Decking installed ready for first sand and trimming the bulwark.
Upper Cabin shell made and funnels cut into place.
Lots more to do but it’s taking shape I think

Started work on the paddle boxes now that the upper deck position is fully established.
Cut out the paddle box fronts and backs, and milled the slots in the front panels. The bars between the slots are understandably flexible at this stage, so these will be strengthened as part of the next step.

I’ve also begun forming the paddle‑box steps. Each step is being made individually so they can be trimmed and adjusted to ensure the final overall height aligns precisely with the upper‑deck step.

Doors, Portholes and funnel caps is today’s task

I’ve started work on the sponson support brackets, using 1/8” brass square tube with 1.2 mm mounting plates and braces. Before completing the full set, I test‑fitted one bracket on the hull to confirm alignment and geometry. The fit looks good, so tomorrow I’ll finish the remaining bracket details and finalise the two‑bolt mounting positions for attaching them to the hull.