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Quarterdeck Fixings
Begin by fitting a piece of 1x5mm walnut strip to the after edge (vertical) of the forecastle bulwark and to the forward edge
(vertical) of the quarterdeck bulwark and sand flush inside and out. The forecastle capping rail (393) and the quarterdeck
capping rail (391) can now be fitted in their respective positions. Once fitted they will also need to be sanded flush with the
bulwarks, inside and out. All capping should be painted black. The ships waist capping (392) can now be fitted between the
quarterdeck and forecastle bulwarks, you should note that the inner edge of this capping should lie flush to the inner edge of
the quarterdeck and forecastle bulwarks and overhang the outer hull by approximately 2mm.
Forecastle Gratings
Make up three sets of gratings and cut to the dimensions as shown (
Fig 010
). These gratings will then be recessed into their
respective holes on the forecastle as follows:
1.
Insert the first grating into the opening so that it is recessed with just 1mm standing proud of the deck, and secure the
edges to the deck with super glue.
2.
Insert the 2x3mm walnut spacer into the opening flush against the grating, again this should be 1mm proud of the
deck and secured with super glue.
3.
Insert the next grating into the opening, again standing 1mm proud of the deck and secured with super glue.
4.
Repeat stages 2 & 3 as necessary until the opening is filled.
5.
When the gratings are all in position, the opening can be coamed with 1x3mm walnut strip.
6.
Finally sand the completed structure until it is just 0.5mm proud of the deck, following the camber.
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Bows
Transom
1x3
coaming
2x3
spacers
0.5x4mm planking base for chimney
Main Top Bowline & Fore Topsail Sheet Bitts
The main top bowline and fore topsail sheet bitt pins (92) can now be positioned on the model.
Note:
a hole (sheave for the fore yard brace) needs to be drilled fore and aft through the aft pair (the main top bowline bitts) at
a distance 16mm down from the uppermost edge.
The pins can then be passed down through their respective slots on the forecastle and secured in position, ensuring they remain
vertical. The bitts (160 & 161) can then be secured to the bitt pins, centrally and the assembly painted black.
Galley Stove Chimney
An area 8mm wide between the aft forecastle gratings needs to be planked with 0.5x4mm walnut as shown (
Fig 010
). The
galley stove chimney is then painted black and positioned centrally on this planking.
