The next part in the forecastle are the bunks. But in order to determine the height, I first had to make the deck beams 13 to 17 to size.
These beams are an assembly with 4 cross beams.
The beams 15 to 17 have a recess for the stairs to the forecastle. Beam 16 concerns 2 half beams that I will cut to size later.
13 to 15 have a recess for the foremast. Bar 14 also concerns 2 half bars.
The two thin beams 15 are rejoined with a 3rd thin beam in between.
When the bunks are made, I glue this beams together and in place. So now still loose to be able to fit and measure properly.
First let's start with some tinkering out of 180gr paper:
With a certain flat line as a starting point. It looks nice from this position.
But if I take the camera to the waterline:
Then some lines don't match. And if I also get too close with the camera, it distorts even more.
So I have to take into account different curves and sightlines:
-from the side of the hull where it was cut;
- the upper and lower deck slopes slightly upwards;
-where the hull and lower floor meet.
With some cutting and re-pasting, I'm on my way:
The crew must sleeping a bit flat. And that is also the intention of a waterline.
The outlined blue area serves as a bench on either side of the table. Because on the starboard side were also berths.
A good starting point for further tinkering.
(I still have to straighten 1 shelf in the galley.)
Regards, Peter
