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HULL ASSEMBLY - Cut the Stern

1. Place the upper hull on an appropriate work area and locate the scribed cutting line. It is an arc approximately 3.5 inches from the stern of the hull. Utilize a razor saw for the cutting process. The thinner the blade, the less material will be lost during the cutting process. This will allow for a tight fit between the two parts once the hull is assembled.

NOTE: using the Dremel and cut off wheel is not recommended for this procedure.

2. Place the razor saw on the scribed line. Gently draw the saw across the line to ensure that the blade is following the scribing perfectly. Continue to saw until the stern is separated.
3. If done carefully, you should have two parts with a perfectly matched seam. This will enhance the appearance of the hull when the stern piece is joined to the bottom of the hull -- which is the next step!

 

 
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Did You Know?

Webster's dictionary defines kerf as: "the channel made by a saw, or the width of such channel".

When sawing on models remember: the thinner the saw blade, the narrower the kerf!