Cameron,
The methods described in Bram's manual work well, as they are tried and
tested. Keep things easy on yourself and follow them. That does not mean that
you
can't innovate, but be sure to read about other's mistakes so that you can
learn from them. Regarding the use of cedar cove and bead strips, they are
used
because of the complex shapes in the hull and deck. When you get your forms
cut out and assembled, you will wonder how it's possible to bend the wood to
follow it's shape. That is where the strips come into play. Warren Steven's
blog and the Catzooks.com list server are great sources for inspiration and
information for all things Swift Solo. Have fun.
Bill Scheumann
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