The two 6-ply rear rib sections are complete, leaving only the 8-ply rear rib section to make. Plan is to lay it up tomorrow, 6/14, weather permitting. In celebration, I'm grilling a rack of baby back ribs tonight. Yummm!
Sean and I have had much discussion on the technique for building the rib/stringer lattice. I love the way that this project/design evolves even as we work. It is an interactive design process with a lot of debate and idea exchange.
It reminds me of the technique that 12th century architects used to build cathedrals. In that case, it took so long to build a "floor" that the original architect was usually long dead before the project was complete. The builders would erect a "floor" and the design of what went on top if it might change based upon the experience of the section below - an interactive process of design and construction experience.
Thankfully, this project is a) not a cathedral and b) not on such a long time scale.
Although, it may not be complete in time for any camping this summer.
Oh, well. It's all good!
Stay tuned!
No comments:
Post a Comment