Ok, now I am drilling out the openings for the Lid Hinges on Hull and also the ropes that raise the port lids. The first JIG is one that I made so that I will be drilling INTO the false Cannon supports at the correct angle. A few tries were done to get the angle I wanted. I used the Mill and Angle adjustment plate to achieve this. All I can say that it is a blessing to have a Mill and a Lathe.
The other JIg came with the box as it helps make proper alignment of the holes for the Lid Ropes and the Hinge.
AGAIN ANOTHER PROBLEM: BEWARE OF THIS STEP IF YOU ARE BUILDING THIS MODEL:
It has been a while since I did an update. Various reasons. I finished the Port Side of the Cannons (Lids, Span Rigging, etc). Then onto the Starboard side to do the same.
I decided to stop at some point and review the step of installing the Channel. Much to my disbelief and frustration, I found that I am going to have to CUT all of the Spans (ropes from the lids to inboard tackle) that let the lids up and down. Not enough room to install the Channel. Well, I went right by the instructions and using the little jig of making sure that I was drilling the holes in the correct position.
However, yes, the holes are probably ok VIA the JIG, BUT, in relation of the JIG to the WALES is a whole other problem of which I was not prepared for. AGAIN, this is what I get for not STUDYING and READING and test fitting things before going on ahead. BUT, my gosh, how far does one have to read in advance ??? Can not trust the manual. The reason is that the IMAGES of the steps involved are NOT necessarily in Chronological order.
So, here are a few images of the best of what I can do so that no one else does the same mistake.