I ran across this video on Youtube of a guy who build a small boat out of a single 2x4 and a piece of ply for a seat. He had to do laminations, and precise shaping of parts using in-situ templates. No wastage is permitted because if one part is ruined, you would have to start over again. The overall look was a bit upset when he used black plastic instead of clear to do the covering. It reminded me of how some people take a 3" x 36" piece of balsa and turn it into a work of art.

Construction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulv5t9K6d28
The Launch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvuC_H6JqfA

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