The Wales - Jotika H.M.S VICTORY 1805 Manual

Referring to Plan Sheet 2 and (Photo 10, 11, 12 & 13) carefully mark the position of the lower wale.
Note: the wales do not follow the yellow and black bands (as described in 'Lining the Gunports' Page 12), but the outline of
the wales are clearly visible in the photos.
Because the positioning of all three wales are critical to maintain the natural line and aesthetics of the ships side, take your
time. As with all planking, work alternately each side, remembering where necessary to soak the planks in water.
When you are satisfied with the positioning of the lower wale, planking can begin. The uppermost plank is 0.5x4mm walnut
strip, the remaining four lower planks are 1x5mm walnut strip. Cut out the gunports as you progress, including both entry
ports.
The best glue to use for the wales is medium super glue, again this is to avoid pin holes that would need to be filled prior to
painting.
Another important point is to make sure that the top and bottom planks of each wale sit tight against the hull. At a later stage
when painting the hull, colour changes take place across the wales. The better they fit, the better the painting will be.
Continue up the ships side and apply all three wales.
The middle wale is made up of three walnut strips 1x3.5mm.
The top wale is also made up of three walnut strips 1x3.5mm.
Take extra note of the way in which the top wale, bow section, centre plank runs under the roundhouse as shown Plan Sheet 2.
The centre plank of the top wale curves around the bow and will sit approximately 1mm above the 0.8mm ply deck. When the
deck area has been planked, both the centre wale plank and the deck will be level.
Note: the top plank of this wale terminates at the beakhead bulkhead.
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