Setting up alignment jigs for glue down of certain parts is a must on this ship. The edge molding at the bow needed a hold down solution by wedging the piece off of a strong back beam.
There are 48 filler frames going in-between the existing tall frame extensions that help support the bulwark planking. These frames have to be notched to fit over the deck edge molding.
This first attempt is very rough looking, but I will get better as I go along. Again, trying to hold this piece plumb and online requires yet another type of jig, one that can be easily adapted to the varying angles this deck presents. I chose to use the ships main jig as my base, plumb up externally with my jig which gives a firm rest for the filler frame. Check it out.
The deck edge molding will be covered over so as you can see, I really sawed, hacked, and filled each notch not spending too much time for any water-tight fit.
Thanks again for having a look.
There are 48 filler frames going in-between the existing tall frame extensions that help support the bulwark planking. These frames have to be notched to fit over the deck edge molding.
This first attempt is very rough looking, but I will get better as I go along. Again, trying to hold this piece plumb and online requires yet another type of jig, one that can be easily adapted to the varying angles this deck presents. I chose to use the ships main jig as my base, plumb up externally with my jig which gives a firm rest for the filler frame. Check it out.
The deck edge molding will be covered over so as you can see, I really sawed, hacked, and filled each notch not spending too much time for any water-tight fit.
Thanks again for having a look.
