The only major thing left are the various railings and ladders. All stanchions (uprights) are 1/16 brass rod cut long enough to extend into the deck 1/8" to 3/16". There are three different styles of railing. The first is 1/32 wire which is used to simulate the welded pipe rails on the real boat. The second type is .020 wire which is used to simulate wire rope. The third type of railing is chain which is used in those areas where personnel or material must be moved through the railings fairly often. Study figs. 7 & 8 the side and top views of the finished boat as you build your rails. We drilled all holes for the stanchions first then cut and soldered the rails on the boat. The rails were then carefully removed from the boat and cleaned with a tooth brush and scouring powder. The rails were then painted before reinstalling on the boat. Dumas used and highly recommend "Stay Brite Silver Solder" for the railings. This solder flows well with a 25-40 watt soldering iron and holds very very well. It uses a liquid flux that is very easy to use and clean up. Lay out the ladders on a scrap piece wood an build them off the boat. We used straight pins to hold the rungs while we were soldering.

The forward flagstaff should also be 6" tall with the braces coming half way up the height. Drill a 1/16" hole in the bow chock for the staff. Also drill a 1/16" hole in the bottom of the small mast light at the top.

The rear ensign is 3" tall with the two braces coming half way up Drill the mast light for the ensign staff.