Lower Deck Deflection Inserts All along the lower decks where they extended outboard of the recessed vertical upper hull at the ends of the ship, were sloped inserts to the lower portion of the recessed hull. These were probably to prevent damage along the joint where the lower decks meet the vertical hull from both the muzzle blast of the lower deck 17 cm guns when trained toward the bow/stern, and from waves in heavy seas. They might also have been designed to prevent water from surging around that area in heavy seas which would interfere with the laying of the guns. These were made by cutting pieces of square styrene at a 45 degree angle in half and then gluing them to the vertical part of the hull tight against the lower deck planking. This still allowed me to slide the lower deck planking out when the hull would be repainted. Click Once To Enlarge

Fixing Portholes While adding the ladders and working on the stern 'Admiral's Walk' I was not happy to see five portholes on my hull at the stern where according to period photos of Pommern, there should not be portholes. Once again, using the Deutschland plans had resulted in inaccuracies. I had to fill these portholes on each side at the stern, and drill three more portholes where they actually were. You can also see on the top I have added the Heckspoiler (the large cast object to feed ropes through) and faired it in with putty. I have also added the ladders. Click Once To Enlarge

More Agony.... The other side was just as bad. You can see here the 'extra' portholes in the three stages of repair, first filled with epoxy to provide a stable base, then filled with putty and finally sanded. You can alos see the new portholes drilled where they were missing. At this stage, I was experimenting with railings, and have added the railings around the 'Admiral's Walk' as well as the chains to hold the stern anchor. Click Once To Enlarge

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Completing the Hull Intro / New Rudder / Fixing the Casemates / Booms / Stairs / New Sponsons / Bugzier/ Portholes / Deck Fittings / Railings / Decals / Final Product