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The inner bulwark sheer rail is formed using a length of 1x10mm walnut strip. Dry fit the sheer rail against the inboard side of
the inner bulwark (some soaking may be required), you should consider each of the following points when positioning the
sheer rail: (the position of the 'break of forecastle' is shown on Plan Sheet 1)
1.
The lower edge of the inner bulwark sheer rail should align to the top edge of the second through sixth gunports
and as such should run parallel with the top edge of the spirketting (Photo 013, note the capping, which is fitted
at a later stage, is also shown in this photo).
2.
The top edge of the sheer rail should be approximately 2.5mm below the top of the inner bulwark pattern at the
break of the forecastle, as shown on Plan Sheet 2, 'Inner bulwark spirketting & sheer rail' and (Photo 014) so
that when the forecastle deck is positioned onto the sheer rail and planked, it is seated 1mm below the top of the
inner bulwark at this point.
3.
The sheer rail continues forward and should lie level with the top of the keel and termination patterns at the bows
(Photo 015). The outboard edges of the forecastle deck, when fitted, will sit on this sheer rail and the termination
patterns and will also lie on the bowsprit step.
4.
You will notice that from the break of the forecastle to the bows, the sheer rail and spirketting no longer run
parallel and indeed the sheer rail fouls the chase port. This is correct and the chase port should be cleared as
shown (Photo 015). Similarly the lower edge of the sheer rail forward to the plank termination patterns should be
tapered as shown.
5.
When the plank has been glued into position and thoroughly dried, the top edge, aft from the break of the
forecastle, should be trimmed and sanded flush with the top edge of the inner bulwark pattern (Photo 015).
6.
As with the spirketting, the after edge of the sheer rail should be trimmed precisely to follow the profiled slot in
the after end of the inner bulwark pattern.
7.
With the spirketting and sheer rail in place, the whole of the inner bulwark should be painted red ochre.
Upper Gun Deck Gratings, Hatches, Coamings and Spanshackles
Starting from the bows, the first opening to be lined, with 1.5x1.5mm walnut, is for the galley flue. It is situated directly behind
the bowsprit step and when lined, the opening should measure 6mm x 6mm to accept the flue uptake at a later stage.
The fore access hatch is to be lined with 2x3mm walnut and fitted with a grating. The lining should be orientated such that the
lining is 2mm wide and stands 3mm from the deck. Make up a grating set from the grating strips (301) which are to be slotted
together as shown (Fig 001) and, when completed, brush on watered down PVA glue to secure the strips. Once dry, trim and
sand the grating to measure approximately 24mm by 13mm. With the grating made up and trimmed to size, glue the coaming
strips around the outside edge, remembering their correct orientation and ensuring the grating is flush with the top edges of the
coaming. When thoroughly dried, this whole assembly can be glued into position over the locating hole in the deck.
The fish davit span shackles (220) should be identified on the brass etched sheet and painted matt (metal) black. Drill two
0.65mm holes (one each side) into the deck to accept the spanshackles, they should be located approximate 1mm forward of
the fore mortar housing and 29mm from the centreline, using Plan Sheet 2, 'Main deck layout' for reference. Bend the
spanshackle over, at the hinge point, to allow it to lie on the deck, and fix into position.
The main hatch, located between the mortar housings is to be lined next with 2x3mm walnut orientated as per the fore access
hatch lining. Locate and identify the main hatch cover (fore) (165) and the main hatch covers (166). Make up the lining, off the
model, which should have overall outside dimensions of 29mm by 29mm, this overall outside measurement will be critical
when laying the deck reinforcement planking shortly, as a result, the overall inside dimensions should be 25mm by 25mm to
accurately fit the main hatch covers. When you are happy with the lining it can be glued into position over its locating hole in
the deck, again it is critical for the laying of the deck reinforcement planking that this lining is glued on centrally and squarely.
With the lining in position, a recessed lip must be made up using 1.5x1.5mm walnut. This lip will provide the support for the
main hatch covers and should be positioned 1.5mm down from the lining top edge so that the covers will sit flush with the top
of the lining when in position.
Note: The fore hatch cover should be positioned to the front of the lining and with the cut out semi-circles forward into the
corners of the lining. The 1.5x1.5mm walnut recess will need to be cleared of the area below these semi-circular cut outs to
allow free passage of the anchor cable when rigged.
All four hatch covers should be fitted with a pair of ringbolts from 16 copper eyelets positioned as shown (Photo 016). The
hatch covers should be varnished and can either be glued into position or dry-fitted as removable components.
Referring to Plan Sheet 2, 'Main hatch & deck reinforcement', the deck reinforcement planking can now be laid between the
main hatch lining and the forward mortar housing using 2x5mm walnut and 2x4mm walnut. Cut one length of 2x5mm walnut
to fit between the main hatch lining and the forward mortar housing. This plank can then be laid down the centre line.
Remembering to clear the mast hole as you progress, six planks (three each side) of 2x4mm walnut should also be laid. When
these planks have all been laid their outer edge should form a continuous run with the outer edges of the main hatch lining, i.e.
an overall width of 29mm.
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Inner Bulwark Sheer Rail
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