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Model Shipways Despatch No. 9 Instruction Manual

Diesel towboat 1945
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Technical Characteristics
Scale: 5/32" = 1 ft.
Overall Length: 13-1/2"
Beam: 3-3/4"
Height: 7" (top of mast to bottom of keel)
Instructions prepared by Ben Lankford
©2006, Model Shipways, Inc.
Manufactured by Model Shipways, Inc. • Hollywood, Florida
Sold by Model Expo, a division of Model Shipways, Inc. • www.modelexpo-online.com
Model Shipways Kit No. 2011

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  • Page 1: Brief History

    Height: 7" (top of mast to bottom of keel) Instructions prepared by Ben Lankford ©2006, Model Shipways, Inc. Manufactured by Model Shipways, Inc. • Hollywood, Florida Sold by Model Expo, a division of Model Shipways, Inc. • www.modelexpo-online.com Model Shipways Kit No. 2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HISTORY The original model plans and kit of the Despatch No. 9 were developed in 1949 by John Shedd, the original owner of Model Shipways in Bogota, New Jersey. These early plans and the kit have been updated with more detail and reissued by Model Shipways, Inc.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    3. Pin vise model. So, the model construction is modi- G. Miscellaneous The Despatch No. 9 is an interesting model for fied on some details. The real ship details beginner and expert alike. This kit contains a provided are interesting to know and they 1.

  • Page 4: Painting

    Despatch paint kit from Paint Colors: Model Expo at www.modelexpo-online.com. You will be told how to mark the waterline The color scheme for Despatch No. 9 is as location in Stage A. At this line, and any- Primer: follows:...

  • Page 5: Carving The Bulwarks

    3. Carving the Bulwarks FIG. A-1 MARKING THE HULL Make yourself a temporary cradle to secure MARK RABBET LINES the hull while carving. This cradle also will 3/32" serve to hold the model for most of the RABBET remaining work. Make the cradle so the MARK CENTERLINE model sits in it with its waterline parallel to the baseboard and table.

  • Page 6: Stage B: Completing The Basic Hull Structures

    STAGE B: COMPLETING THE BASIC HULL STRUCTURES 1. Installing the Keel & Stem ROUND EDGES FIG. B-1 KEEL & STEM Like the bulwarks, the model keel is modi- fied from the real boat as can be seen on the plans. The model keel is 1/16" deep x 3/32" ADD WOOD FILLER wide basswood.

  • Page 7: Cutting Out & Detailing The Freeing Ports

    FIG. B-5 PIPE FENDERS FIG. B-6 UPPER DECK & PILOT HOUSE TOP SHAPE THE VISORS LASER-CUT HALF-ROUND PILOT HOUSE TOP CHAFING PIPES LASER-CUT UPPER DECK FORWARD CUT FROM SHEET, 1/8" HALF-ROUND PORTION OF VISOR, ROUND OUTER EDGE LASER-CUT need to cut off the bottom of the rudder shaft as it is too long to fit the hole in the skeg.

  • Page 8: Stage C: Mounting The Hull

    Fig. C-1. You'll adjust the size needed for because you should have the model mounted to the ways. The launching ways should be Despatch No. 9. with the waterline parallel to the baseboard.

  • Page 9: Stage D: Adding The Hull Details

    STAGE D: ADDING THE HULL DETAILS 1. General Notes FIG. D-1 RAILING & HAND RAILS Don't forget to file off any flash on Britannia metal fittings, clean the fittings and then prime WIRE them with grey primer before final paint. Locate deck fittings and mark their position.

  • Page 10: Bow Chock, Cleats, And Manholes

    9. Bow Chock, Cleats, & Manholes FIG. D-3 STERN GRATING The bow chock casting is different from the bulwark chocks as it has a bottom flange. Glue it on the rail forward as shown on the plan. The manhole castings require holes to be drilled in the deck.

  • Page 11: Bibliography

    See our website for availability LASER-CUT BASSWOOD ROPEWALK Put the master’s touch on your ship models with your own rope. The Ropewalk from Model Shipways lets you FAIR-A-FRAME BUILDING SLIP HULL PLANKING CLAMPS turn ordinary thread into realistic 3-strand scale rope Accommodates virtually any size keel.
  • Page 12 Model Shipways Kit No. MS2110 Model Shipways Kit No. MS2120 MODEL SHIPWAYS Sold & distributed by Model Expo, a division of Model Shipways, Inc. 3850 N. 29th Terrace, Hollywood, FL 33020 Toll-Free 800-222-3876 Monday - Friday 9-5 ET • Fax 800-742-7171 SAVE TIME &...

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