Now you can locate the 4 1/8" x 3/8" strips you made earlier. Add them to the hull, starting at the stern and terminating at bow so that it ends on an imaginary plane that extends vertically from the center of the keel. Alternate sides as you add the planks.

Roger's Notes:  You can add more than 4 full length planks, but due to the sharp bending in the bow area will cause you to soak the planks.  I chose to plank this hull in sections, and this gave me excellent results.

Fill in the stern area with 1/8" balsa sheeting.

Continue to plank the hull with 1/8" x 3/8" planks.  I worked in sections, allowing me to add filler and sand one area as I planked another.  This system made quick work of completing the hull.

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Roger's Notes:  Although this step was not included in the kit, the sheeting saved me time not having to plank this area.  The 1/8" balsa sheet was purchased from my local hobby shop for a buck or two.

Take your time while you plank.   Don't be afraid to use filler.  You should be able you bring the hull almost to it's final shape before you remove it from your building board.  Take care to pad the hull after you finish planking unless you want to make a career of filling dents.
 

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Roger's Notes:  I used a thick CA glue to plank this hull.  I did not need to soak and strip or did I have a problem with twisting or bending of the balsa strips.  Note the added keel detail not included in the kit!