Testing the cutting files

Here are a few of the test window panels that were CNC router  cut prior to cutting the real thing.  

Port side lower cabin window test pieces

Notice;  the window has been cut into three pieces so that a gap can be placed in the middle sections to allow for thermal expansion.  This is done in the same manner as having expansion joints in sidewalks and driveways to keep them from cracking. 

upper cabin side window test piece

a view of the inside cabin from the outer bridge deck.  In this photo, you can see that the green plastic window test piece has come untaped,  fallen down and is no longer covering the forward cabin window opening.  

Since the next step is to install the side windows and two cabin hatches, I need to paint the cabin ceiling so that the fasteners can be installed afterwards.   No real reason to do that other than the perceived need to have the stainless steel nuts show unpainted.