: Well here is my winter project.

: I am building a strip version of the Tom Yost Nikumi. I have built
: both Nikumi models that Tom has on his site and enjoy them. So I
: asked Tom if he could provide offsets every foot and he did
: provide that for this build, Thanks Tom. After lofting them onto
: 1/2" ply I then fared the chine points into a smooth
: rounded station form. I then set the station forms up on a
: strong back using a string line pulled very tight at the base
: line elevation and set the forms at the design dimension from
: the base line.

: I then purchased Rob Mack's Manuel for the Fire star and used Rob's
: method for constructing the baidarka bow and stern shapes. I
: adapted Rob's method with Tom's station profile and now I am
: building. Thanks Rob Mack for the instructional Manuel, It is
: very well worth the low cost and packed with helpful hints and
: techniques.

: I am just about to fill in the last strips on the hull and things
: are looking good. The hull is much rounder than My Outer Island
: and the volume is a little more than the OI. That is the shape
: of a baidarka however. I know my skin version of the Nikumi is
: fun to roll, I wonder how the rounder strip hull will compare. I
: will shoot some pictures and post soon.

: Just thought I would share my winter project with everyone. If you
: have a winter project started or about to let's hear about
: yours.

: Clayton Plunkett

Hi Clayton,

That sounds cool :)

Another baidarka is a good thing too.

Bill H.