Try to keep the scarfs away from the ends where the strips bend the most. You can also use wide strips and taper them down towards the ends where they need to be the most flexible.

: I am building a Night Heron and so far have successfully managed to create
: the strong back and forms. I am now ready to start stripping!

: I have short strips (8') that I ordered via UPS rather than than full lenght.
: So, I planned to scarf a few together for the shear. PROBLEM # 1: my
: scarfs do now seem to be strong enough for the curve of the shear. I am
: using the narrow strips. I could create a stronger scarf using the wider
: strips, but, PROBLEM #2: the wide strips don't seems to be able to bend to
: fit the shear of the Night Heron.

: Any thoughts?