Trestle Trees and Spreaders: Fashion trestle
trees and spreaders from stripwood.
Between the spreaders is a brass rod
(Figure 6-3).
Pin Saddle (foremast) and Boom Rest (main
mast):
These are laser-cut, port and star-
board halves. Make the chocks from
stripwood (Figure 6-4).
Metal Fittings: Duplicate ironwork on
masts, booms, gaffs, and bowsprit from
brass strip and eyebolts. Refer to
(Figure 6-5) for details and procedures.
Mast Hoops: Slip on the laser-cut hoops.
Forget them now and they’re impossible
to install later.
Mast Assembly: Once every part has been
prefitted and mast hoops slipped on,
assemble trestle trees and spreaders on
the lower masts, then add the topmasts.
Option: Some modelers prefer to build
mast assemblies as they rig. Step lower
masts, attach shrouds and lower stays,
then add the topmasts. Be sure to con-
stantly check alignment.
Mast Heel Tenon: For those who placed a
flat piece over the mast slots on the cen-
ter keel (Stage 1, Step 9), cut mast heels
in a rectangle to fit the slot.
Mast Wedges and Mast Installation: Step
masts in the center keel slots and check
their alignment. Wedge as necessary.
Don’t glue them! They may have to be
removed for restoration in years to come.
Laser-cut port and starboard rings repre-
sent mast wedges cover
ed with a mast
coat (canvas). Shape the rings and slip
them around the masts. Secure to the
deck with a touch of woodworker
’s glue.
3. Building & Installing
the Bowsprit
The bottom of the bowsprit is a straight
line. The spar is round forward of the
bowsprit bitts and square with chamfers
aft. Cut a tenon to fit the mortise in the
samson post.
Installation: Slide the bowsprit thr
ough
the bow opening into the samson post
mortise, then glue the filler blocks on top
of it. Now complete the laser
-cut platform
(Figure 5-4).
Fig. 6-1 Mast Head
Tenon for Cap
Slab
Flat
Area
Bolster
Trestle
Tree
Cheek
25
Fig. 6-3 Trestle Trees & Spreaders
Fig. 6-4 Fore Pin Saddle & Main Boom Rest
Holes for Futtock Shrouds
or Spreader Lifts
Brass Rod
Flatten Ends
Slot for Shroud
Spreader
Fairlead
Bolster
Trestle Tree
Pin
Brass Gate
Simplified
Clip Brass, Paper
or Just Glue
Drill Belaying Pin
Holes at Foremast
Chocks From Stripwood
Laser-Cut Half
Recessed Metal Strap
Option - Omit
Fig. 6-2 Topmast Heal
Round
Square
Wood or Brass
Fid Iron on
Real Ship
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