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Mantua Model Group Golden Star769 User Manual

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Assembly Instructions: Golden Star Art. 769
© Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 1 of 14
GOLDEN STAR
English Brig of the 17th and 18
th
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
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Mantua Model Group Golden Star769 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMantua Model Group
ModelGolden Star769
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Historical Background

Assembly Instructions

General Notes and Plan 1 Preparation

General notes, symbols, and preparation steps for plywood components on Plan 1.

Hull Construction - Plan 1 Details

Detailed steps for building the hull structure, fitting decks, transoms, rudder, and initial planking.

Hull Finishing and Details - Plan 1

Completing hull planking, fitting stern details, handrails, gunwales, channels, and gun ports.

Superstructure Assembly - Plan 2

Instructions for assembling superstructure components like banisters, handrails, stairs, hatchways, and steering wheel.

Superstructure Details and Rigging Points - Plan 2

Fitting lanterns, belaying pin racks, falconets, davits, anchors, and rigging eyes.

Masting the Ship

Mast Top, Cap, and Fife Rail Assembly

Instructions for assembling mast tops, caps, and fife rails.

Mast and Spar Preparation

Cutting and tapering masts, spars, and yards according to the provided scheme.

Mast and Top Assembly Details

Fitting mast sections, support cheeks, tressle-trees, reinforcing rope, and mast feet.

Gaff, Boom, Chain-plates, and Bowsprit Fitting

Fitting gaff/boom jaws, chain-plates, bowsprit, and belaying pins.

Rigging Procedures and Shrouds

Detailed steps for rigging lower shrouds, top shrouds, ratlines, and stays.

Plan Number 3: Sails

Sail Construction and Bending

Cutting sails, fixing rope around edges, sewing hems, and bending sails to yards and stays.

Sail Scheme and Finishing Touches

Sail identification diagram, fitting mast end caps, securing anchors, and flag placement.

Materials and General Instructions

Kit Materials List

A comprehensive list of all materials and fittings contained within the model kit.

General Planking Instructions

Detailed guide on hull planking techniques, from the first strip to overlapping and finishing.

Finishing the Hull and Model

Steps for smoothing the hull, fitting handrails, gunwales, and finishing touches.

Essential Tools for Model Building

Overview of recommended tools for model construction, including knives, benders, and clamps.