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Model Shipways BENJAMIN W. LATHAM MS2109 Instruction Manual

Model Shipways BENJAMIN W. LATHAM MS2109 Instruction Manual (48 pages)

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Table of Contents

Introduction/Credits

2
- Instruction Manual
  2
Brief History Cover

3
- Table of Contents
  4
Before You Begin

5
How to Work with the Plans & Parts

6
What You'll Need to Start Construction

7
Painting & Staining the Model

8
Stage A: Framing the Plank-On-Bulkhead Hull

10
- Bending Wood
  10
- Center Keel Assembly
  10
- Installing the Keel-Stem & Sternpost
  10
- Installing the Bulkheads
  11
- Installing the Transom
  12
- Covering the Mast Slots
  12
- Drilling the Rudder Stock Hole
  12
- Installing Horn Timber Cheeks
  13
- Installing the Planksheer
  13
- Installing the Hawse Timbers
  13
Stage B: Planking the Plank-On-Bulkhead Hull

14
- Getting Started
  14
- Planking Battens & Belts
  14
- Planking Butts
  14
- Fastening the Planks
  15
- Planking the Outer Hull
  15
- Spiling
  15
- Plank Variations Within a Belt
  17
- Planking the Bulwarks
  17
- Planking the Deck
  17
Stage C: Completing the Basic Hull Structure

19
- Planking the Transom
  17
- Correcting & Sanding
  19
- Launching Ways
  19
- Mounting Board with Two Pedestals
  19
- Natural Wood/Double-Planking Option
  19
Stage D: Mounting the Hull

19
- Buffalo Chock
  20
- Main Rail
  20
- Monkey Rails
  20
- Rail Moldings
  20
Stage E: Adding the Hull Details

20
- Timberheads (or Bulwark Stanchions)
  20
- Boom Jiber Box
  21
- Cleats & Snatch Cleats
  21
- Main Pinrails
  21
- Rudder
  21
- Scuppers
  21
- Bowsprit
  22
- Capstans
  22
- Deck & Rail Fittings
  22
Stage F: Mast & Spar Construction

24
- Hawse Pipes
  22
- Skid Battens
  22
- Curved Spars
  24
- General Information
  24
- Tapering Masts & Spars
  24
- The Importance of Scale
  24
- Lower Mast Fittings
  25
- Stepping the Masts
  27
- Topmast Fittings
  27
- Gaffs & Booms
  28
- Jaws & Goosenecks
  28
- Ironwork
  29
Stage G: General Rigging Information

31
- Cordage
  31
- Differentiating between the Lines
  31
- Treating the Lines
  31
- Making the Sails
  32
- Sails: To-Be or Not To-Be
  32
- Using Beeswax
  32
- Rigging the Model with Sails
  33
- Flags
  34
- Rigging & Block Diameter Conversion Table
  34
Stage H: Standing Rigging

35
- Rigging & Block Sizes for Actual Vessel
  34
- Rigging the Model Without Sails
  34
- Chainplates
  35
- Footropes & Manropes
  37
- Fore & Main Shrouds
  37
- Rigging the Bowsprit
  37
- Turnbuckles
  37
- Belaying Pin Racks
  38
- Fore & Main Topmast Shrouds
  38
- Jib Stay
  38
- Jumbo Stay
  38
- Lantern Boards
  38
- Main Topmast Stay
  38
- Pullback Stay
  38
Stage I: Running Rigging

40
- Ratlines
  38
- Spreader Lifts
  38
- Spring Stay
  38
- Blocks
  40
- Fore & Main Gaff Rigging
  40
- Jumbo, Fore & Main Boom Rigging
  40
- Fore & Main Topsail Rigging
  42
- Head Sail Rigging
  42
- Mooring & Other Lines
  42
- Staysail Rigging
  42
Bibliography

44
Acknowledgments

46

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