After a little travel I'm trying to finalize the form positions on my strongback so I can get stripping. I was finding that because the shape of the baidarka hull required some clamping to keep test strips along it, it was tricky to tell, using strips, if I had everything lined up or not.

For example, I'm using "slot clamps" to minimally affect the curve of the strips (spring clamps "warp" the curve) like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/48840212@N02/5965807626/

I put one near the front, one near the middle, one near the back on each side. Clamps are on the bow side towards the bow of the boat and the aft side near the stern.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/48840212@N02/5965252825/in/photostream/

I'm coming across two problems:

1. You can't see the whole curve of the hull with the slot clamps sticking out. I'm wondering how people place strips along the sheer line so they're able to check fairness.

2. I'm finding one form (8) isn't aligned, but only on one side where it's short (not by a ton but pressing the strip to the form definitely makes an unfair line). The other side looks fine. These forms were CNC cut and looked perfect prior to putting them on the strongback. I guess the problem could be due to form rotation, but figured this is a common problem and thought I'd ask.

Thoughts appreciated!