Waist Ladders; Lining The Quarterdeck Rigging Opening; Main Companionway - Jotika H.M.S VICTORY 1805 Manual

Waist Ladders

The waist ladders can now be assembled using the sides (243) and 1x5mm walnut for treads. The overall width of the ladders
should be 12mm. Before fitting the ladders, paint black and fit the ships waist baluster (663). This fits against the skid beam
and the lining as shown (Fig 029), a 1.5x1.5mm walnut rail (painted black) is fitted between this baluster and the outer
quarterdeck barricade assembly supports. Using (Fig 029) and Plan Sheet 5 for reference, fit the ladders in position.
Note: the after pair of ladders fit tight against the waist baluster, (Photo 022).

Lining the Quarterdeck Rigging Opening

The quarterdeck rigging openings (either side of the main mast), are lined with 1x3mm walnut. There is also a centre cross
beam which is fitted as follows (Fig 013):
1. Cut two pieces of 3x4mm walnut to a length of 8mm.
2. Glue a piece of 1x4mm walnut (16mm long) centrally to the underside of the 3x4mm piece.
3. Insert this assembly down 'through' the rigging openings, rotate and pull back up so that the 3x4mm walnut strip sits
15mm from the front of the opening, with the 1x4mm walnut strip against the underside of the quarterdeck.
4. Glue the 1x4mm walnut strip to the underside of the quarterdeck, ensuring a secure fit as this beam will take the strain
of the jeers when rigged.
5. Sand the 3x4mm walnut flush with the coaming.

Main Companionway

Using 2x3mm walnut, form a coaming around the main companionway. Temporarily fit the main companionway ladder (as
constructed earlier). Identify four staircase balusters (724) and reduce their overall height to 14.75mm, taking the excess from
the base only. As with the previous balusters, square off and stain back to walnut. Referring to (Photo 023) you will notice that
the hand rail from the upper gun deck fits onto the handrail that surrounds the companionway opening. Therefore, the position
of the balusters on the quarterdeck is dictated by the position of the handrail from the upper gun deck. These handrails are
constructed from 1.5x1.5mm walnut reduced to 1x1mm walnut. When you are happy with the positioning of the balusters, they
can be secured into position on top of the coaming. Make sure that the balusters are vertical and square.
With the balusters in position, the ladder handrail and surround handrail can be constructed as shown (Photo 023). A second
surround rail is also shipped approximately 2mm off the companionway coaming.
Fig 013
Photo 023
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