More head lining 2

The head lining is progressing at a satisfying rate I have now more or less finished the saloon it just needs the timber trim pieces sanding and varnishing I have identified most of them so that task will be this weekends homework project. The method has been the same as for the fore cabin so I will not bore you with another description but will show the photographs.

Fitting the forward panel in the saloon

Trial fitting of the aft ply panel

The round piece of ply to the left of the photograph is a temporary support for the forward panel. Because of the shape of the saloon, a lot wider than it is long its a bit difficult to get a good photograph of the whole head lining.

Fitting the aft panel

As with the forward panel it was necessary to use timber props to support the panel the aft panel is much more floppy than the forward one due to the cut out for the companion way. The join between the two panels is a bit more obvious in reality as the two panels naturally bend by different amounts once I have all the timber trim in place, which also supports the panels, I will possibly make a cover strip to go over the join. The the panels are secured to the timber roof stiffeners, which are glassed into the structure, with stainless steel cups and screws.