Waterline

I understand the appeal of full-hulled ships, however I think it seems unnatural for a ship to sit on a set of blocks or brass posts.  So I waterlined the hull.  Using a dremel motor tool, I removed the lower part of the hull just a little below the water line.

This was my first time using a motor tool.  I have to say I am not completely happy with it.  The motor tool really chewed the plastic up. Perhaps it was the cutting blade I used or the speed.  Either way, there was a lot of clean up once I separated the two portions. 

After a lot of sanding, I was able to clean up the hull.  Even with that, the hull does not lay completely flat.

However, I can live with it since I intend to display the ship in a scene.