Brass strip stem/stern

[Neptune]

Hello all,

Since I've started my first large scale build, I'll need a little assistance. Some of you already know what I'm building, yet some don't.
Anyway, I've chosen, of course, something terribly difficult to start with. Not as straight forward as a warship I guess. It's an handy-size LPG carrier, hence it has one propellor and one rudder.

That said, she does have some sharp edges, just above and below the propellor she quite a sharp edge. Also in the stem, just on top of the bulb, on the designed waterline, she also has a sharp edge. I intend to insert a Brass strip, like Dave already suggested. I remember Laurent also used that method. My only question now is, how do you insert such a strip without losing too much force in your keel??? If possibly, please attach some pictures if possible, always easier to understand that way.
Also how do you fill around that strip to make a smooth connection to the rest of the hull. My wooden keel is 8mm broad, aft I had to reduce it to 3mm due to the shape of the aft ship.

Thanks in advance,
Roel

[commodore4]

HI; Since you already have these parts in place there is a very easy way to do this.If you can(if your hands are steady enough) You can take your DREMEL(prefferably the rechargeable one) and using the thin wood saw make a groove down the stem and stern areas.Then you can use thin brass strip.True , it is hard to bend , but it can be done.You can clamp it in the vice (or a pair of pliars) And gently bend the strip to shape. Make sure the strip is annealed(heat treated) and it will bend easier without a problem.Then carefully insert the brass strip into the slots you cut.Use super glue (slow setting gap filling) To fasten it in place.Remember ,you do have to get it sanded BEFORE the full settup.Good luck and I hope this advice helps. commodore4