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The Cat-Tails
The cat-tails (64, 131) are now secured in position. The 3mm cat-tail (131) goes on first and is glued to the deck and the after
edge of the beakhead bulkhead. The 5mm cat-tail (64) is then glued to the deck and after edge of the 3mm cat-tail. When
thoroughly dry, sand the beakhead bulkhead flush with the cat-tails.
Identify the forecastle shot garlands (191), paint them black and fit into the corner of the forecastle, on the deck, flush against
the bulwark and cat-tails. The shot garlands should be positioned so that the ‘straight’ end is to the inboard, as shown on
Plan
Sheet 4
.
The Beakhead Capping Assembly
(
Photo 025
) Identify the beakhead bulkhead plank sheer (380). The plank sheer is positioned directly on to the top of the 3mm
cat-tail. Some sanding may be required for the plank sheer to fit neatly between the bulwarks.
Note:
the back edge of the plank sheer sits directly at the join of the 3mm & 5mm cat-tails, and the pre-cut timberhead locating
holes are set to the rear, as shown on
Plan Sheet 18
.
The bow main rail inner timberhead (125) is now secured in position against the front edge of the bulwark, at the end of the
plank sheer. The ‘head’ of this timberhead must also be shaped, but
only
on the
inboard
,
after
and
forward
faces, to accept
rigging, as shown (
Photo 25 & 26
). When the headrail is fitted at a later stage, it forms the outboard face of the main rail
timberhead and it too will need this shaping.
The beakhead bulkhead timberheads (121 & 122) are now glued into their respective locating holes in the plank sheer, take
care to ensure the timberheads remain vertical.
Note:
the timberheads with notches (122) are positioned in the outermost holes with the notches facing inward toward each
other, as shown on
Plan Sheet 4, ‘Section through bulkhead 1’
.
Identify the beakhead bulkhead fiferail parts (63, 404 & 405). The U-pieces are positioned into the ‘notches’ in the outermost
timberheads (122), with their aft edge flush with the aft edge of the timberheads. The fiferail centre and ends (404 & 405) then
run between these U-pieces and the bulwarks, following the camber of the plank sheer beneath.
Using
Plan Sheet 5
for reference, identify brass profile 2. A length of this profile should be painted yellow and secured across
the beakhead bulkhead, butted up directly under the plank sheer.
Photo 025
Beakhead Bulkhead Decoration
The Roundhouses
Remove the roundhouse patterns (328) from the 1.5mm walnut sheet and dry fit into their respective slots on the beakhead
bulkhead. The lower pattern should fit directly onto the 0.8mm ply deck. In order to achieve this, a small amount of the centre
plank of the upper wale will have to be removed. Glue the roundhouse patterns into position as shown on
Plan Sheet 4,
‘Section through bulkhead 1’
. To form the roundhouses, plank the patterns vertically with 0.5x3mm walnut strip. Fix the
roundhouse top pattern (206), to the top of the roundhouse and when complete, slightly sand the planking to form a smooth and
‘round’ shaped roundhouse. The roundhouses should be painted blue.
The upper gun deck, fore of the beakhead bulkhead, should now be planked with 1x4mm tanganyika, remembering to clear the
hole for the bowsprit as you progress. The deck should now be flush with the centre plank of the top wale as mentioned earlier.
Apply several coats of matt polyurethane varnish to the deck.
