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Identify the 'BADGER' text (141) on the 0.5mm brass etch sheet and paint them matt white. It should be noted that the text
has been arranged on the brass sheet at exactly the required spacing for fitting on the model, you may wish to make a tracing or
similar of this for reference when fitting.
Identify the 'BADGER' text former (161) on the brass etched sheet. This is provided as a template to temporarily fix across the
stern fascia with masking tape and the upper curved edge is the correct arc required for the 'BADGER' text to follow. The
former should be temporarily fitted bearing in mind the following points:
1.
The lower edge of the upper curved shape should be flush along the top edge of the central window frames.
2.
The lower protruding edge fits precisely between the central window frames.
With the template temporarily secured the 'BADGER' text can be glued into position, with PVA, along the top curved edge of
the template, once secured the template can be removed.
Note: Take care during the removal, trimming and fitting of all capping rails
if this happens you should be able to glue the parts back together cleanly but this is best avoided if possible.
Identify and remove the forward capping rails (45) from the 3mm walnut sheet. Temporarily secure the rails into position
bearing in mind the following points:
1.
The capping rails should be orientated so that the profiled slots (for the timberheads
top, i.e. they should remain exposed.
2.
The foremost ends of the capping rails should be separated by 5mm – to accommodate the bowsprit at a later
stage. For reference a gap of 5mm will mean that the ends of the capping rails are flush to the outer faces of the
5mm walnut stem. No material should be removed from the foremost ends of the forward capping rails.
3.
The capping rails will overhang the inner bulwark planking by 1.5mm and be sanded flush to the outer hull
planking.
4.
The aftermost end of the capping rails will need to be trimmed to fit tight against the step in the hull side.
5.
The capping rails also form the top lining of the gunports 1 through to 6.
When you are happy with the fit of the forward capping rails they can be pinned and/or glued into position.
Note: The capping rail steps and after capping rails are to be fitted in conjunction with one another, it is important therefore
that you read and understand all of the following fitting instructions before proceeding.
Identify and remove the after capping rails (47) from the 3mm walnut sheet. These rails should now be dry fitted only, bearing
in mind the following points:
1.
The aftermost ends of the rails should be gently bevelled in order that they will sit flush against the forward face
of the stern fascia.
2.
The inboard edge of the rails will overhang the inner bulwark planking by 1.5mm.
Note: This overhang applies only to the area forward of the captain's cabin screen – the area previously planked. The area aft
of the captain's cabin screen will have a resultant 2.5mm overhang as it lacks the 1x4mm inner bulwark planking.
3.
The outboard edge of the rails should be sanded flush to the outer hull planking.
Identify and remove the inboard capping rail steps (35), from the 4mm walnut sheet and the outboard capping rail steps (46)
from the 3mm walnut sheet. Using
outboard steps, such that their profiled faces are orientated away from each other, forming two components each 7mm thick,
one port and one starboard. Considering the foregoing instructions for fitting the after capping rails, the capping rail steps can
now also be dry fitted, bearing in mind the following points:
1.
The outboard capping rail step will overhang the outer hull planking by 1.5mm. This overhang (forming the
upper sheer rail
IMPORTANT, see note below.
Note: The 1.5mm overhang (forming the upper sheer rail) of the capping rail step, formed by the 1.5mm relief already
introduced by the pre-cut profiling will be continued aft using 1.5x1.5mm walnut strip. The 1.5x1.5mm walnut strip should be
secured flush against the after edge of the capping rail step 'overhang' and be secured against the after capping rail outboard
face, flush to the lower edge of this capping forming a continuation which runs back flush against the forward face of the stern
fascia. At this stage the sheer rail will protrude beyond the outboard profile of the stern fascia – do not reduce the sheer rail, it
will become contained within the profile when the stern fascia capping is fitted at a later stage.
2.
With the outboard capping rail step correctly positioned to overhang the hull by 1.5mm, the inboard capping rail
step should be overhanging the inner bulwark planking by approximately 2mm. This will be sanded back to
1.5mm in order to form a flush fit with the inboard face of the after capping rails.
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The Capping Rails
Plan Sheet 2, 'Capping Rail Step Assembly'
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