  
The single 40mm Bofor Anti Aircraft gun
mounts on the rear access hatch, G-1, G-2, and G-3 should be cemented to the hatch so that
they overhang the hatch 1/16". This overhang conceals most of the seam around the
hatch. If you are building on the deck, protect against inadvertently bonding the hatch to
the deck with wax paper. Cement G- I, G-2, and G-3 in place.
  
Cement G-5 in place then build up the little
side lockers with G- 6, 7, and 8.

  
Cut the vertical storage dividers from the 1/16 ply strip and
cement them in place on G-3 and 5
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   Drill a 1/8" hole in the center of the gun
platform G-9.
  
The Bofors mount can be made to pivot the
same way as the 3/50 turret or be cemented solidly in place. If you are going to pivot it
cement one T-11 to the hatch and the other two to G-9. If you don't wish to pivot the gun
mount cement all three T-11's to G-9.
  
Make up the seats and platform etc. for the
gun mount from 1/8" and ¼" balsa as shown. The gun and gun mount should be
painted separately before permanently mounting on the boat.

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