Ahoy, Leonrd!
You may not be aware of it, mate, but here at Kitmaker network, we have a gathering place for us shipbuilders, known as
Model Shipwrights Scale Modeling Magazine, and I do believe that you'll have more luck in this area with your recent build, my friend...
I'm aware of the kit that you are building, and a fine kit it is, indeed...Artesiana Latina is one of the
finest makers of wooden ship kits, and this kit is a skill level 3, for intermediate wooden boat modelers, which, if you have no prior experience, may hold some challenges, but what better way to learn?
The hull of this ship, as you have discovered, is titled
artwood by the manufacturer, is a material made out of wood particles and fibers, mixed with adhesive resins, then molded into shape. You really should use a contact adhesive when working with the artwood, which means that placement of the parts must be exact because of the adhesive qualities...
Take your time with this build mate, think about what you are doing before you do it, and you will succeed with a fine looking specimen when finished! Come on over to MSW, and post up some progress pictures of the build, share it with the other salty dogs of the KitMaker network!
Cheers,
~Gunny
