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Main Deck to Forecastle Ladders
Identify and remove the main deck to forecastle ladder sides (105) from the 2mm walnut sheet. The treads of the ladders are
from 1x5mm walnut cut to a length of approximately 8mm to give an overall width to the assembled ladder of 10mm.
To assemble the ladders, slot a tread into the top and bottom of each ladder and glue 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 assemblies are thoroughly dry, they can be glued into place, centrally between the bulwark and outboard end of the
windlass warping head, as shown Plan Sheet 2, 'Main deck layout' and (Photo 025).
The Quarterdeck Barricade Assembly
Identify and remove the quarterdeck footrail (169) and quarterdeck breastrail (170) from the 1.5mm walnut sheet. Identify the
10mm pillars (303) and glue them centrally to the top face of the footrail over the locating holes. Using Plan Sheet 9, 'Section
through bulkhead 7' for reference, cut four 4mm lengths of 3x3mm walnut strip and glue these centrally to the underside of
the footrail, again over the locating holes i.e. directly under the pillars. Glue this assembly into position on the quarterdeck as
shown on Plan Sheet 2, 'Quarterdeck layout', you will need to bevel the bottom edges of the 3x3mm walnut strip to the
camber of the deck to keep the pillars vertical. With the assembly in place, glue the breastrail across the top of the pillars
taking care that the profiled face is down toward the deck. The whole assembly should be painted dull black (Photo 021).
The Quarterdeck Rough Tree Rail
Identify and remove the quarterdeck timberheads (110) from the 2mm walnut sheet.
Note: The quarterdeck timberheads have a definite fore and aft face, the vertical edge (as cut) is always positioned aft while
the angled (as cut) face is always positioned forward. When positioned into the slopping capping, this will give the appearance
that both faces are angled.
Taking the orientation of the timberheads into consideration, secure them into their locating holes (10 each side starting from
aft) in the quarterdeck capping.
With the timberheads in place, identify and remove the main brace sheave block (51) from the 4mm walnut sheet. This sheave
block can now be secured centrally into position between the fourth and fifth (from aft) timberheads, directly above the aft
cabin light. Some shaping of this block may be required to ensure a tight fit.
Identify and remove the quarterdeck rough tree rail (109), from the 2mm walnut sheet, and secure into position onto the
timberheads. When this assembly has thoroughly dried, identify and remove the quarterdeck rough tree rail step (33), from the
5mm walnut sheet, and secure into position against the fore edge of the rough tree rail and down onto the capping rail. Some
shaping of the after face of the step will be required to form a continuous run with the rough tree rail.
Directly in front of the rough tree rail step you will notice two locating holes, these are for the finger and thumb timberheads
(117) which should glued into position now, orientated as shown Plan Sheet 2, 'Main deck inner bulwark fittings'.
This whole rough tree rail assembly, timberheads etc. should all be painted dull black (Photo 027).
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