Sanding Sanding and more Sanding.

At this point there is lots of variation accross the strips - I have glued 80 grit sandpapaer to my fairing board and am prepared to sand (a lot)

Wood filler applied liberally in staple holes and gaps 

Bow and stern planed, sanded and filled

By filling the low points I feel it sands fairer and it gives a good guide on where to keep sanding.  The places where wood glue is on the surface appear quite dark and rough.  I need to remove these by sanding.

At this point i am thinking that power sanfing might be required but the jury is out...