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Material for the frames can be of any scrap timber available as they are not seen when the model is finished. The width of (A) top and bottom stringers may vary a little given the rounded shape of the hull, but always the inboard back edges of the runners must be vertical to each other (parallel to the bulkhead centre line). A piece of thin scrap ply is a good backboard for the framing to complete the box like construction. Don’t forget to drill a hole in the back board dead centre as in figure 25A, to suit the lug on the inboard end of the cannon.
Don’t worry too much at this stage about the runners and side block framing not fitting exactly to the shape of the hull and bulkheads. This can be sanded down to the contour to the hull shape prior to planking. I find also it is a real advantage to paint the inside of the cannon port prior to planking. Matt black is my choice for this operation as it gives a sense of depth. Later the edges of the planking and the side blocks can be painted red it’s your choice.
Note: Don’t fit the cannons at this stage. These are fitted last of all as they tend to get in the way of everything and always get broken off.
21. Second Planking:
Figure 26:
If you decide to fit a second layer of planking, commence as you would with the first. If the first layer isn’t looking as it should then you are going to have to use temporary battens and treat the whole operation as if it hasn’t been done before. The garboard once again is the starting point.
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