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Start by gluing 20 bent strips (3) in the area of the floor onto each hull half at a distance of ca. 35 mm
between each component, so that they interlock with each other.
Glue two strips of 10 mm (4) into the area of the bow and then a further 5 in the central area as shown.
Make sure that there remains a gap of 37 mm on the cut line for the form pieces (7).
Put together the hull halves without glue to check that the connecting strips do not interfere with each
other. Once they fit well, put some ABS adhesive on all the connections and also along the hull edges
except for the central piece. Hold these pieces together with adhesive tape and let the adhesive dry
overnight.
Once dry, sand down the overlapping glue with wet sanding paper until the connecting edge is
smooth. Any gaps can now be filled with plastic putty. You can also make your own putty in a small
jam jar with ABS adhesive and ABS chippings. However, it will take some time until the plastic has
dissolved in the glue enough so that it can be used.
Draw the cutting line for the removable central part with a pencil following the drawing. Four flood
apertures at the bow and 6 apertures at the stern remain in the central part. Score and then cut out
only the left (backboard) side.
Cut out the internal filler pieces for the bow (5) and the stern (6) as shown. Using a suitable rod that is
fitted with some double-sided adhesive tape, the filler pieces, already glued, can then be inserted and
pressed in as per the drawing.
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© Klaus Krick Modelltechnik Knittlingen August 2002
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