Jotika H.M.S VICTORY 1805 Manual page 6

Temporarily pin the quarterdeck (446) in place.
Starting with the top gunport pattern (270), position the pattern so that:
1. The back edge is flush with the outer stern extension pattern (106), (Photo 002).
2. The rearmost upper gun deck gunport back edge is flush with the front of bulkhead 17.
3. Make sure that the top edge of the gunport pattern lies 1mm above the ply quarterdeck (446) between bulkheads 6 &
9, this will allow the deck planking to sit flush with the pattern at a later stage, (Photo 003).
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Once that you are happy with the positioning, pin and glue into place, remove any excess from the front of the pattern so that it
is flush with the front of bulkhead 1. Repeat the procedure with the opposite pattern.
Glue and pin the patterns alternatively left and right throughout the building stage.
If building to the Trafalgar condition, the outer forecastle gunport strip (276) should now be fitted so that the rearmost edge sits
flush with the raised lip of the top gunport pattern (270). (If you have decided to build to the Portsmouth (2003) specification
this pattern (276) should be emitted.)
Note: The forward edge does not sit flush with the forward edge of bulkhead 1, (Photo 004). You will also notice that the
bulkhead tops foul the gunports, do not worry as they are removed at a later stage.
The middle gunport pattern (271) can now be offered into position directly under (270), (Photo 005).
However, this pattern will fit around the bow and fit flush against the stem. In order to achieve this, the pattern will have to be
soaked in water. It will also be necessary to bevel the edges of the plank termination patterns (20 & 21), the bow forward
supports (40 - 42) and also bulkheads (1 & 2). Pin and glue as necessary.
The lower gunport pattern (272) can now be fitted in a similar manner. The leading edges of the forward bulkheads will require
bevelling and the pattern will have to be soaked in water.
Refer to the drawings and make sure that the rear part of pattern (270) and (272) run in a uniform manner (Photo 006), any
excess material should be removed from the front edge.
The quarterdeck (446) can now be removed and the whole assembly set aside to dry thoroughly.
Photo 003
Photo 005
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2003 JoTiKa Ltd.
Photo 004
Photo 006
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