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Table of Contents
- 1 Assembly Instructions
- 2 Historical Background
- 3 Masting the Ship
- 4 Masts, Spars and Yards
- 5 Making and Rigging the Sails
- 6 Finishing off
- 7 List of the Materials Contained in the Kit
- 8 GENERAL PLANKING INSTRUCTIONS (Applicable to All Kits)
- 9 Planking or the Application of Strips
- 10 Tools for the Job
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Assembly Instructions: Golden Star Art. 769
GOLDEN STAR
th
English Brig of the 17th and 18
Centuries
Art. 769
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
English Version
Newly translated and improved by
Peter H. Morris August 2001
For the
Mantua Model Group,
S. Lucia di Roverbella (Mantova)
CP46048
Italy
©
Mantua Model Group
August 2001
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Page 1: Assembly Instructions
English Brig of the 17th and 18 Centuries Art. 769 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS English Version Newly translated and improved by Peter H. Morris August 2001 For the Mantua Model Group, S. Lucia di Roverbella (Mantova) CP46048 Italy © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 1 of 14... -
Page 2: Historical Background
(Caution: do not cut off the excess planking overhanging the stern yet, as this will be trimmed later). © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 2 of 14... - Page 3 (item 40) in place. Glue open the ports above the dummy barrels. • Steps. Fix the seven outer steps (item 41) made from 2x2 Walnut 12 long to the hull sides, as shown on the side view. © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 3 of 14...
- Page 4 2 mm to 1.5 mm for a length of 4 mm with a file. Insert the axle through the supports (plywood parts 53A) and into the steering wheel. Fix with instant glue. Glue in position on the deck (see plan). © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 4 of 14...
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Page 5: Masting The Ship
Mast caps. Shape the plywood parts 61E, 62E and 63E as shown on Figure 12. Carefully drill the holes to the sizes of the prepared mast ends. Mast Fife Rails. Drill plywood parts 65 and 66 with eight equispaced ∅1.3 holes for belaying pins. © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 5 of 14... -
Page 6: Masts, Spars And Yards
Main top mast Main topgallant mast Mainsail yard – tapered both ends Main topsail yard – tapered both ends Main topgallant yard – tapered both ends Gaff Spanker boom Flagpole Flagpole None © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 6 of 14... - Page 7 (shown in the second figure P.1 on the plan), are passed down through the gaps in the tops and are then tied off to the deadeyes. © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 7 of 14...
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Page 8: Making And Rigging The Sails
F.16 on Plan 2. The plan view shows all the points where the rigging is made fast. The diagram below identifies the names of the sails fitted to the Golden Star. © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 8 of 14... -
Page 9: Finishing Off
• Varnishing: Leave all parts their natural colour and varnish them with matt varnish. © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 9 of 14... -
Page 10: List Of The Materials Contained In The Kit
Blocks pack #3. 3 off Plan sheets 20 off double-eye 5 mm rigging blocks Note: Depending on the availability of supplies the Mantua Model Group may from time- to-time, substitute alternative materials to those specified above. © Mantua Model Group... -
Page 11: General Planking Instructions (Applicable To All Kits)
Cut along the lines drawn, using a sharp craft knife (see Fig.3). Reposition the cut strip on the hull, fitting it snugly against the preceding plank, making slight adjustments to the angled cut as necessary, to ensure an exact fit. © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 11 of 14... - Page 12 When the strip dries out it will be stabilized and can be placed into position. If there are a number of these pieces to make, build a jig to save time and increase accuracy. © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 12 of 14...
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Page 13: Tools For The Job
Razor Saw. There are various grades of miniature saw blade available that all give a very fine cut. They are usually tenon-backed and can be obtained in sets to include the handle, mitre box, or just the blade. © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 13 of 14... - Page 14 Assembly Instructions: Golden Star Art. 769 © Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 14 of 14...