Stage 8 Warning !

While on stage 8, you will need to cut to size, the square sectional part that will support the masts under the decks ( mast girders 8.2 & 8.3)

Roughen the proposed gluing surfaces as well as the centre joint line under the deck.

It would seem this joint between the centre hatch and forward hatch varies between hull to hull, on some there is quite "bump". On mine it was still a bump, but not as bad as some .

As warned by my pal Taylor, this can cause a problem "bedding" the mast girders under the centre line.

I used plenty of stabilit, nice and thick layers on the forward mast girder, then clamped it into position. Ensuring it was centred, before tightning the clamps...... then left it to set overnight.......

BEWARE !

Even with clamping, this "bump" on the joint, allowed my forward mast girder to slip sideways, setting slightly offcentre.... ! arrghhh !

Fortunately it is slightly "off line" toward forward hatch, so I will get away with it.... had in been the rear, it would have complicated matters considerably !!

You have been warned, I suggest you literally "watch" the glue dry on this part of the build !

Trust Taylor & I on this ...