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Channels & Chainplates
Identify and remove from the 2mm walnut sheet the 8 channels, 4 each side (112-115). Using Plan Sheet 1, 'Hull detail' for
reference, fit the appropriate deadeyes (to be left natural) and chainplates (to be painted matt (metal) black) to each channel,
taking care that the channel is correctly orientated as shown. With the chainplates in position on the channels, a length of
1.5x1.5mm walnut should be glued to the outboard face of each channel 'locking' the chainplates into their respective slots,
ensuring that the deadeye 'eyes' are orientated as shown.
The studding boom bracket in the forward end of the main channel (fore) (112) should be lined, top and bottom, with the brass
etched eyeplates (250), painted matt (metal) black. You should also ensure the hole in the end of the eyeplates and channel will
accept 1mm brass wire, to accommodate the lower studding sail boom gooseneck at a later stage.
Copper eyelets (275), painted matt (metal) black, should also be fitted into the top face, of the after end of the main channel
(aft) and the top face, of the after end of the mizzen channel as shown on Plan Sheet 9.
Using Sheet 1, 'Hull detail' for reference, pin and glue the channels into position on the hull, taking care that the channels run
parallel to the sheer rail and are positioned 4mm beneath the sheer rail, to accommodate the channel knees when fitted. The
mizzen channel should also be positioned 4mm beneath the sheer rail at its forward end but the after end will run slightly away
from the sheer rail.
With the channels fitted, the lower end of the chainplates can be bent into position against the hull and glued and pinned with
dome headed pins (284), painted matt (metal) black. The chainplates should be angled aft by varying degrees, as shown on
Sheet 1, 'Hull detail', taking care not to obscure the sweep ports.
Once completed, using Plan Sheet 9 for reference, locate, paint wood (walnut) brown and fit the channel knees (249), two on
each of the main channels (fore), main channels (aft), and mizzen channels, they fit flush against the top of the channel, the
hull and, in the case of the main channels (fore & aft), against the underside of the sheer rail.
Swivel Guns
The swivel gun pedestals are constructed from 4x4mm walnut, cut lengths approximately 100mm long and, using a draw knife,
file or similar, form the square section into an octagonal section. Using Plan Sheet 1, 'Hull detail' for reference, cut the
pedestals to length as required from these octagonal sections. Offer each pedestal into place and file out a notch to
accommodate the sheer rail, capping rails and roughtree rails where necessary (Photo 038). When you are happy with the fit,
drill a 0.65mm hole down through the top face of each pedestal to accommodate the swivel gun pintle (dome headed nail
(284)) when fitted. The pedestals can now be fitted, noting that the pedestals situated at the main channels (one fore and one
aft) will need to be cut to sit flush against the channel and the 'cut off' end glued against the underside of the channel.
With the pedestals in position, you can fashion the chesstrees (one each side) from 2x2mm walnut for the third (from the bow)
pedestal. The chesstree should measure 7mm long and have a 0.75mm hole drilled fore and aft through it 3.5mm from the
underside. The chesstree is left natural (Photo 039).
Identify the turned brass 0.5pdr swivel guns (276) (Photo 036) and the brass etched swivel gun brackets (219). Using Plan
Sheet 9, '0.5pdr swivel gun assembly' for reference, form the training handle by gluing the pointed end of a dome headed pin
into the hole in the after end of each swivel gun and bending the pin downward through 90 degrees at a distance of
approximately 2.5mm from the gun, noting that downward is in relation to the trunnion hole which is offset 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 (286), centrally, to the end of the training handle.
Using a pair of long nosed pliers as a template, bend each swivel gun bracket over them until the 'legs' are running
perpendicular to the base with a separation of approximately 2mm, noting that the 'stepped' central ring should be positioned
downward as shown, so that the stepped end rings are stepped outward. A dome headed pin should now be inserted down
through the hole in the central ring. With this pin in position, the swivel gun trunnion hole can be aligned with the holes
through the end rings and secured there with a dome headed pin. When the assembly is completely dry the dome headed pin
used as a trunnion can be trimmed flush with the bracket, 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 037) but due to their delicate
structure, fitting should be done at a time of your choosing. You will also note that although there are 18 pedestals, only 12
guns were carried and these would have been moved around the pedestals as required.
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