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4. Bulkheads:
Figure 3:
The bevelling of bulkheads can be carried out in the same manner and with the same tools as mentioned in the keel section. Sometimes the bevel is shown in the kits plans sometimes not. I would caution against using the plans indicated bevel though. Good advice is to dry assemble the bulkheads to the keel and check the amount of material required to be removed using the method shown in figure 6. The amount of bevel required can be seen by laying and pinning a temporary plank the full length of the model as shown. Do this at several points throughout the hulls length to establish this bevel. If the bevel of the kit plans looks right then bevel in the method described earlier. The correct bevel is essential to allow the planks to lie fair along the full length of the hull. Sharp or incorrectly bevelled bulkheads can cause loose, springy or lumpy planks later during the final sanding of the hull and are extremely hard to repair at a later date when the hull is ready for sanding process.
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