Lower Decks
As the lower decks had rather complicated shapes, I cut a template for each section and used it to cut a piece from veneer. The header planks and inside edge header planks were then cut from one piece and glued on top.

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Checking the Fit
Each lower deck section was carefully sanded to ensure it would fit on the lower decks where it would eventually go.

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More Planking
The four lower decks were then planked like the upper decks. I was short planks, so I had to cut some more. By this point, I had had enough of planking. Ugh. In total, I cut and laid 1150 planks.

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