Applied 3rd coat of varnish after wet sanding with 320 paper.
having trouble with dust in the finish. I believe it is due to static build up.
I ordered anti-static wipes; we will see how that works. I believe static build up is more prominent in dry environments, which is the case in my house.
I will also wet the newspaper before applying the next coat.

Hello Mates,
2nd coat of varnish.
The first coat was a disaster, the varnish crawled badly.
I went by the manufacture's recommendations.
Wash the hull with diluted ammonia followed by wiping with brushing thinner. In Lew of brushing thinner I used mineral spirits.
The problem arose because I did not leave enough time to laps for the spirits to evaporate.
The second coat I wiped the surface with denatured alcohol, since it would leave no reside and evaporate readily.
I couldn't resist a few pics of her partially assembled.
Sorry for photo quality.
Trev

So, I have resorted to epoxying one side at a time to allow a thicker application and less chance of curtains.
Trev

I haven't posted lately as all I have been doing is applying epoxy coatings then sanding them off to achieve the finish that I desire. 🙄☹️
I used the Interlux Chris Craft red mahogany filler stain, that is used on full sized boats, due to the porous quality of the mahogany.
The first coating, after the stain was an epoxy that is used to penetrate wood. the reason being I was afraid of lifting the Interlux filler stain.
On the Interlux label there is a warning that a two-part epoxy may lift the stain, which I found not to be a problem in my case.
I am now on my third coat of Total Boats High Performance epoxy resin and the hardener.
The first coat was at full strength applied in my basement which was 47 degrees Fahrenheit, big mistake, the label on the epoxy stated the minimum temp. was 55, so i had some curtains in the finish.
The second coat was applied when the epoxy was heated to 80 degrees.
The third coat was heated to 100 degrees.
the fourth coat was heated to 120 degrees.
The epoxy was heated to thin it.
It can be thinned with alcohol or acetone, but I preferred to use heat, so I did not compromise the integrity of the resin (just my opinion).
I found the 120 degrees to work well.
The pictures show my progress of lack of.
The epoxy was heated Sous Vide, so I can control the temp.
(Good thing I am not married, what wife would put up with my shenanigans)😂🤣🙄

Hello Mates,
Sorry for the delay in posting.
Attached are some of the current build photos.
My biggest regret is that I did not up grade the planking to Honduras Mahogany (would have to be acquired aftermarket), instead of the supplied Philippine. The Boat is beautiful she deserves the best.
I have three other Dumas boat models that use a better grade of Mahogany. Typhoon, Commuter, Tripple Cockpit Barrel Back.
I have also decided to hinge the hatches as they would be in real life.

Planking the hull.
I did use my Fein for some of the sanding and for cutting the frames to the shear.
Most of the sanding i prefer to do by hand, as it gives me more control.
Epoxy application to the interior of the hull to provide waterproofing.
Fo'c'sle Planking.

Started the Runabout.
Using my Lion Miter trimmer to cut the planks, and my block plane to
trim to the chine. Then a sanding block for the final fit.