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Fitting the Quarterdeck
Identify and remove the quarterdeck (196) from the 0.8mm ply sheet.
Remove the bulkhead uprights (bulkheads 8 – 10), and the uprights of the stern extensions and sand them flush. Offer the
quarterdeck into position such that the forward edge is flush with the 0.5x3mm walnut overlay on the front face of the curved
pillars. Trim as necessary to achieve a good fit, ensuring that the locating hole for the rudder head is central between the two
inner stern extensions. With a good fit achieved, the quarterdeck can be glued into position.
The Quarterdeck Planking
The quarterdeck is planked with 0.5x4mm maple. Mark the centreline down the quarterdeck and, referring to Plan Sheet 2,
'Quarterdeck planking', plank either side of this line outwards to the bulwarks, clearing the companionway and rudder head
opening as you progress. Upon completion a grating measuring 12mm by 12mm should be made up and lined with 2x2mm
walnut strip and the assembly should be glued into position over its locating hole in the quarterdeck, when in position you will
notice the grating sits down into the locating hole onto the keel, as a result the grating may require some sanding to allow the
coaming to sit flush on the deck. Upon completion, seal the whole quarterdeck with varnish.
Note: Unlike the main deck, there is no planking offset on the quarterdeck as the planks are sufficiently long to run the full
length of the deck.
The Quarterdeck Bulwarks
Using a piece of scrap 1.5mm walnut ply, cut out the shape of the bulwarks above the quarterdeck and glue into position. The
bulwark should then be planked with 1x4mm walnut strip. Remove any excess from the top edge of the bulwark, back to the
shape of the gunport pattern and the bulwark should then be painted red ochre.
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