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7. Installing the Bow & Stern Filler Blocks Forward of Bulkhead A and aft of Bulkhead M, add the filler blocks as shown on the plans. Carve the blocks to the hull form. The purpose of these blocks is to have more support where the planks take a severe curve. You will still need to steam bend planks at the ends, but with the blocks in place, the planks are not as likely to break as they pass over the last bulkheads. In addition, the forward block gives a solid piece for inserting the timberheads and knightheads forward (see figure 12). 8. Covering the Mast Slots On both sides of the mast slots in the center keel, add the pieces shown on the P-O-B plan. Cut from scrap wood. Glue them securely, because you can't get to them after the decking is installed. The mast slots are slightly larger than the actual mast. The mast can be wedged in the hole when installed. FIG. 12 - Installing The Bow Filler Block BHD “A” Slots for knighthead & timberhead Carved filler block FILLER BLOCK AT BOW 9. Installing the Gun Deck Waterway & Upper Deck Covering Boards At the gun deck level, add the waterway along the deck edge inboard of the bulkhead extensions (see figure 13). You can omit the waterway in the officer's quarters since it cannot be seen. At the forecastle deck, the covering boards at the edge of the deck as shown in the sketch are laser-cut. Add these next. Aft, add the covering boards as shown on the plans and the sketch. These must be made from stripwood. Actually, this is a fake covering board. You will have a separate piece inboard and a separate piece outboard instead of a solid piece fitted over frames. For the outboard piece, plank the hull first, then add the strip, or use the option shown on the plans for a single piece. 10. Installing the Knightheads & Timberheads Make the knightheads and timberheads and install them in a notch in the forward filler block (see figure 12). FIG. 13 - Gun Deck Waterway & Upper Deck Covering Boards Gun deck Laser-cut board Waterway from 1/8” sq. strip Outboard strip over plank or use one single piece as an option Focsl Gun Inboard covering board from stripwood Option: Omit AFT (AFT) QTR Gun (FWD) 12
11. Installing the Main, Forecastle & Quarter Deck Rails Because the forecastle deck has more curvature, it has been laser cut for you. Cut all the other rails from strip wood. At the forecastle deck, first make and insert the rail stanchions in the pre-cut holes in the covering board. When adding rails, use a pin or dowel for alignment and for securing the rail atop the stanchions and bulwarks (see figure 14). At the various steps, you will need to create scroll work from one rail to the other. Carve these scrolls as shown (see figure 15). 12. Installing the Forecastle & Quarter Deck Breast Beams The breast beams forward and aft must be added before you do the deck planking. The aft beam ties into a bulkhead but the forward beam has nothing yet at the sides to tie into. Add a strut between bulkheads for end support (see figure 16). FIG. 14 - Installing The Main, Forecastle & Quarter Deck Rails Dowel or pin Laser-cut rail Stanchions Laser-cut forecastle covering board 13. Installing the Gunport Framing Use 1/16"–square strips to frame the gunports and the small oar ports in the hull. The strips fit between the bulkheads (see figure 17). Most of the basic framing is now complete and you are ready to start planking. Take a moment to look over what you have so far. Recheck the fairness of the hull. Making corrections now will allow the planking process to go smoothly. FIG. 15 - Carving The Scrolls For The Rails Upper rail Carve scroll Lower rail Glue FIG. 16 - Installing The Forecastle & Quarter Deck Breast Beams Beam BHD “C” FIG. 17 - Installing The Gunport Framing Gun port Oar port End support strut 1/16” sq. framing strips BHD “D” Breast beam forward 13
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Page 3 and 4: Brief History It was supposedly in
Page 5 and 6: BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Page 7 and 8: PAINTING & STAINING THE MODEL It ma
Page 9 and 10: FIG. 2 - Installing The Keel, Stem
Page 11: FIG. 9 - Carving The Counter Block
Page 15 and 16: FIG. 19 - Staggering The Planking B
Page 17 and 18: FIG. 21 - Belt Battens Look for smo
Page 19 and 20: STAGE C COMPLETING THE BASIC HULL S
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Page 23 and 24: FIG. 34 - Catheads & Anchor Details
Page 25 and 26: FIG. 40 - Cannons Breech line Eyebo
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Page 35 and 36: The cloth must be pre-shrunk, so wa
Page 37 and 38: STAGE H STANDING RIGGING Keep your
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