Hi Jon
Sorry I sometimes forget that many on this site are not past or present model aircraft fliers. Mirror ply was used for strength and lightness and any good model supplies shop would carry stock. You could go and select whatever type and quality of wood and I'm sure this is where I learnt.
Thin ply is still sold as Lite Ply and Howes stock a selection from 0.8mm (1/32) upwards. The 1.5mm (1/16) may be a better choice for your model and will provide a good solid flat base on which to plank.
https://howesmodels.co.uk/product-category/tools-glues-mater...
Make sure you use the grain running from stem to stern to help keep flat and to help allow for any deck camber.
I usually cover all my wood below decks with a sealant such as sanding sealer or layup resin if fibreglassing or nowadays polyurethane (G20 Pond Sealer). I do not cover any wood that is a glue joint.
Do make sure there is a good continuous glue joint to the deck rails along the bulwarks, any small pin prick holes will allow water penetration off the deck and can be very difficult to fix later on, trust me.๐
Cheers
Dave
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