Kelp Posted December 31, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 31, 2020 I have a couple of questions regarding the placement of dummy cannons. My kit has the vertical wood pieces that the dummy cannon are attached to. We are supposed to drill a hole in the wood piece to fit the end of the cannon. I am guessing I would need some sort of "gummy" glue that has give to connect the cannon to the wood? What is the best type of glue to use for this? The cannons are made of brass. Also, any suggestions for how to brace and center the cannon at the gunport while the glue is drying? Thanks, Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 31, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 31, 2020 Yes, you'll need to drill a hole of the proper in try for "dead center" when the wood piece is installed. Easiest way I know of is make a blank that fits the port from the outside... locate the center and drill a hole. Use that to "aim" the drill with the blank behind it in the proper place in the hull. For glue... I'd used epoxy. If the hole is "snug", no support needed. Kelp 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelp Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted December 31, 2020 Thank you Mark, Don mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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