Bulkheads interfear with Gun Ports how to fix

[dnevin]

I am working on the HMS Victory and find that bulkheads interfear with the gun port location in several places, especially on the second deck. What should I do in order to mount the half cannons? Help please.

[chris watton]

If you haven't yet planked the model, then the best thing to do is modify the bulkhead at the offending gin port position. Cut out a space in the bulkhead that is the same size and as deep as the dummy cannon.

 

If you have already planked over the bulkhead, use a Dremel or similar and cut away the exposed bulkhead so that the barrel can fit unimpeded.

 

I have utilised both methods over the years.

[dnevin]

Thanks, I have planked so I will try the Dremel and then use black  paint inside to mask the bulkhead.

[Anja]

Hello Dnevin,

 

This is a great site for learning/sharing tips and techniques.

Chris already answered your question.

 

But have you considered starting a buildlog of your Victory?

There are a lot of members building the Victory. You'll find plenty of help from everyone.

 

Good luck with your build,

 

Anja

[WackoWolf]

Which kit are you doing, which company. There are plenty of logs for different company for that ship. Look and see if anyone else had the same problem. There is a know issue with the template for the gun ports. But without knowing which company am not sure about it.  Like Anja suggest start a log and there are more people here that can help out with anything that comes up and can also warn you ahead of time about others stuff.

[dnevin]

Hi all, the model I am working on is a Mantua Model Art. 776 at a scale of 1;98. thanks for all of the help. dnevin