I decided to build the Boat Deck structure using Celtec (or Sentra). Celtec is a PVC material in sheet form that is a wonderful material for model building. You can saw it, sand it, drill in it, bend it (with heat), glue it, paint it and even submerge it in water as it is waterproof.
I get all of my Celtec from a local company; Norva Plastics, Inc. (visit their web site from my Links page). The company has a very large inventory of this material in various sizes and colors, and the people there have always been very professional and helpful.
If you are a model builder, I recommend Norva Plastics, Inc. for all of your Celtec needs!
Here, you can see the top and bottom views of my port/starboard sections. They were cut using a table saw and a band saw. The simulated beams were made by removing excess material with a table saw. The saw blade actually left ribbed marks that will be helpful in creating the "grate" look later on.
Celtec comes in a variety of colors, and my yellow material was given to me. The color of the structure will eventually be white after priming and painting.
