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Photo 027
Photo 028
As shown on
Plan Sheet 2, 'Companionway
Assembly', the main companionway (Photo 028) is next to be lined but this
process differs slightly from the foregoing instructions. Identify and remove the companionway ladder sides (85) from the
1.5mm walnut sheet. The treads of the ladders are cut from 1x5mm walnut cut to a length of approximately 8mm to give an
overall width to the assembled ladder of 10mm, to fit tightly into the main companionway opening.
To assemble the ladders, slot a tread into the top and bottom of each ladder side and glue them into place, ideally a small jig
should be made to keep the assembly square. When dry, the remaining treads can then be pushed into the slots and brushed
with watered down PVA. Varnish to seal the assembly.
When the assembly is thoroughly dry, it can be dry fitted onto the model. Pass the lower end of the ladder down through the
main companionway opening until it is seated onto the false deck below, the top of the ladder should now be seated against the
after face of the main companionway opening and flush with the top of the upper gun deck planking, any sanding required to
achieve this should be taken from the bottom of the ladder. When you are happy with the fit of the ladder it can be glued into
place.
The main companionway linings of 2x3mm walnut can now be constructed, again these will be secured directly to the deck
planking but should be cut and dry fitted initially, with the inside face of the lining flush to the inside edges of the main
companionway opening – this will result in the opening for the main companionway remaining at 14mm by 10mm. The
athwartships head ledges will extend beyond the outboard edges of the fore-and-aft coamings. When you are happy with their
fit they can be secured in place. The recessed lining of 1.5x1.5mm walnut can now be cut and fitted. This lining can not be
secured to the deck planking as before but instead will be secured to the inner faces of the 2x3mm main hatch lining, it should
also be noted that the after recessed head ledge is not fitted – only the side coamings and fore head ledge are required. When
you are happy with their fit they should be secured in place with their upper face 1.5mm below the upper face of the 2x3mm
lining. With the 1.5x1.5mm recessed lining in place, the main companionway opening will measure 12.5x7mm.
The main companionway cover will be constructed and fitted at a later stage as it is a delicate structure.
Fig 001
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2006 JoTiKa Ltd.
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