When the first side is set, it is trimmed and the second side is bent over it...
Finally, seal the prop-shaft exit with epoxy poured into the gap, and that is the hull base finished.
Spray rails will go on, but only after sanding things smooth and spraying the first paint...
There are a LOT of additional fittings for this boat! Here is the companion-way ladder hatch being glued together. Note the curved card top.
You can add a couple of card doors to the front as well, if you like...
wrap some clingfilm round your former, then wrap the wet newspaper around this. Leave for an hour or two to dry.
You can make the gun tubs in several ways. Here is the technique I use for strong, light tubes on model boats. You will need some newspaper, a tube former, some clingfilm and some resin glue. I use Cascamite...
The rear tub in place - I got the rear window wrong on the prototype!
Cut the balsa away, and use epoxy and a bit of filler to secure the tub.
Then the skins can be trimmed off roughly before doing the sanding.
Here is the front one. Note that the tubs are inclined forward just a fraction, so they will be level when the boat is on the plane...
Make up a small amount of glue, and smear it thoroughly into the newspaper...
