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6
2
Construction of the model itself starts with the assembly
of the internal hull framework, which consists of three
sections:
- the bow section with a central keel extending as far as
the cabin,
3
- the midship section including the cabin and the cockpit,
with two keels,
4
- and the stern section with a single keel and a deck
beam running from the cockpit to the stern. The stern
section is the last part to be made, and is assembled
inside the hull itself. The two first sub-assemblies can be
assembled outside the hull shell, which makes it easy to
keep them straight and true, and also makes it possible
to seal the parts thoroughly before they are installed.
5
Caution: many components in this kit have to be
'doubled', i.e. two identical parts are stuck together
using white glue before they are lacquered. The glued
joints must be secured with screw-clamps or spring-clips
until the glue has set hard (see the processing
information supplied by the glue manufacturer).
There is a danger that the joined parts will deform due to
the moisture in the glue: use clamps to prevent this.
The first step is to glue together the components of the
central bow section plates.
These parts are:
- the keel and stem which form the bow (6)
- the forward deck bearer (10).
6
The first step is to glue the parts together in pairs to form
4 mm thick plates. Keep all the edges exactly flush, and
please take care to keep these parts straight while the
glue is drying. This is best accomplished by clamping or
weighting them down on a perfectly flat surface while
the glue sets.
Clamp the parts together for the period recommended
by the glue manufacturer.
