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Identify the turned brass 0.5pdr swivel guns (181) (Photo 039) and the brass etched swivel gun brackets (152). Using
Sheet 2, '0.5pdr Swivel Gun Assembly'
(183) into the hole in the after end of each swivel gun and bend the pin downward through 90 degrees at a distance of
approximately 5mm from the gun, noting that downward is in relation to the trunnion hole which is offset from centre and
when fitted will be positioned offset to the underside. When the pin is secured into position, trim the dome head off the pin,
and trim the downward pointing shaft to approximately 2mm in length. Using good quality cyanoacrylate (super glue) glue the
training handle ball (185), centrally, to the end of the training handle.
Using a pair of long nosed pliers, bend each swivel gun bracket through 90 degrees at the profiled slots, until the 'legs' are
running perpendicular to the base with a separation of approximately 2.5mm. A dome headed pin (183) should now be inserted
down through the hole in the centre of the bracket. With this pin in position, locate the swivel gun between the vertical 'legs'
of the bracket and align the trunnion hole with the holes in the ends of the bracket and secured there with a dome headed pin
(183). When the assembly is completely dry the dome headed pin used as a trunnion can be trimmed flush with the bracket
sides, removing both the point and the dome head.
This whole assembly can now be painted matt (metal) black ready for fitting to the model (Photo 040) but due to their delicate
structure, fitting should be done at a time of your choosing. You will also note that although there are 10 pedestals, only 2
swivel guns were carried and these would have been moved around the pedestals as required.
Identify the ship's wheel components, inner hub (188), outer rim (189) and spokes (190).
Note: The components are in two separate packs, one containing the hub and rim, the other containing the spokes.
Using (Photo 041) for reference, push four spokes (one at each quadrant) through the holes in the outer rim and into the holes
of the inner hub, no glue should be used at this stage.
Note: The rounded end of each spoke is orientated away from the hub.
The remaining four spokes can now be inserted through the rim and into the hub and, with each spoke fully inserted, the
central hub will be automatically held in place, centrally, within the outer rim (Photo 042).
The process of gluing the spokes in place can now begin as follows:
1.
All spokes should be positioned through their locating holes in the outer rim and fully inserted into the inner hub.
2.
One spoke can now be gently pulled out far enough that it detaches from the inner hub, but is still within the
outer rim.
3.
Using a cocktail stick, scrap of wood or similar, dab a very small amount of cyanoacrylate onto the inner end of
the spoke.
4.
Gently, but firmly, press the spoke home back into the inner hub.
Repeat this process all the way around the wheel, removing, gluing and securing one spoke at a time until all spokes are fixed.
Identify and remove the ship's wheel outer rim detail (165) and ship's wheel inner hub detail (166) from the 0.3mm brass etch
sheet. The inner hub detail is first to be fitted as follows:
1.
Insert a 15mm length of 1.5mm brass wire through the hole in the centre of the inner hub of the ship's wheel.
The 0.5pdr Swivel Guns
for reference, form the training handle by gluing the pointed end of a dome headed pin
Photo 039
Ship's Wheel
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2006 JoTiKa Ltd.
Photo 040
Plan
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