I'm pretty sure it's Joe Greenley's pictures you are describing. Hopefully, you can search the archives for his post.

Ross

> Hello all:

> I am oh-so very-near to joining the deck to the hull and am trying to
> remember the location of a picture I saw of the process. The picture
> showed the inside tape pre-positioned in one half and held in place by a
> few BB sized dots of hot glue. The builder/poster said this process
> allowed the tape to run to within 3/4" of the bow and stern. Then,
> after the halves are put together, the only thing left to do would be to
> wet out the tape. I like the idea, and I hope to see the picture and
> thread again to refresh my memory before I attempt it myself.

> All suggestions welcome, and thanks in advance.

> Ed Valley