New Build First Generation Batchbox 6" Double Brick Bell

The most challenging part of any build is just getting started.
It has taken a year to accumulate the materials for this build.
Today, I mudded down the first layer of bricks for the inner bell of the new Studio Dragon.
She will utilize the same core that we used before, but in a new double-skin bell.

To see the preparation that went into this build, take a look at this thread.
https://permies.com/t/280588/RMH

With the experienced help of Canadian Rocket Scientist Gerry, I hope to have this completed within the next few weeks.

Hi Thomas, I think I spotted the first mistake. The exhaust box, for want of a better term, is too cramped, it should project at least half a brick further to the rear. As it is, there's no chance that the projected stove pipe could go straight up, the outer skin's thickness would prevent that. The picture of the dry stacked layout shows this very clearly.

It might be that the current stove pipe position allows it to go straight up. In that case, the whole of the inner skin should shift (at least) half a brick to the front.

Ha, day one and I've made the first mistake!
Thank you, Peter, for noticing.
I'm sure that after I had gone up several layers, I would have noticed... and then had to disassemble it all!
Having never built a double skin before, I do not feel too bad about this.
Thank Goodness, I have you looking over my shoulder!

Stay tuned for updated pictures later today.

Here is the improved version of the inner skin's first layer, and the start of the second skin.

Looks correct so far, don't forget the clean-out.