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Model Shipways Charles W.Morgan User Manual

Model Shipways Charles W.Morgan
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NEW BEDFORD WHALING BARK 1841
Technical Characteristics
SCALE: 3/16" = 1'0" (1:64)
Overall length: 30-3/4 " (781 MM)
Overall height (including baseboard): 27-7/8" (708 MM)
Overall width (main yard): 10-1/8" (257 MM)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL SHIPWAYS KIT NO. 2140

Table of Contents

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Model Shipways Charles W.Morgan Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandModel Shipways
ModelCharles W.Morgan
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

Summary

How to Work With the Plans & Parts

Painting and Staining the Model

STAGE 1: Framing the Plank-on-Bulkhead Hull

Waterway, Planksheer, and Bulwark Stanchions

Steps for installing the waterway, planksheer, and bulwark stanchions.

STAGE 2: Planking the Hull

Hull Planking Details

Laying Planks in Belt A

Detailed instructions for laying planks in Belt A, including tapering.

Inboard and Deck Planking

Deck Planking Procedures

Instructions for planking the main deck and anchor deck, including coamings.

STAGE 3: Completing the Basic Hull Structure

Coppering the Hull Bottom

Detailed instructions for applying copper sheathing to the underwater hull.

STAGE 4: Mounting the Hull

STAGE 5: Adding Hull Details

STAGE 6: Mast and Spar Construction

Shaping and Tapering Masts and Spars

Techniques for shaping and tapering masts, spars, and components like mast caps.

Building and Installing Masts

Steps for constructing and installing the main, fore, and mizzenmasts.

Bowsprit, Jibboom, Yards, Gaff, and Boom

Instructions for building the bowsprit, jibboom, yards, gaff, and boom.

General Rigging and Sailmaking Information

Rigging Options and Plan Interpretation

Overview of rigging choices and how to use detail and rigging plans effectively.

Sailmaking Techniques

Detailed steps for cutting, sewing, and stretching sails for the model.

STAGE 7: Standing Rigging

Installing Shrouds and Backstays

Instructions for installing shrouds and backstays, including chainplates.

Fore and Aft Stays Installation

Steps for installing the fore and aft stays, ensuring mast alignment.

Bowsprit Rigging

Detailed guidance for rigging the bowsprit, including martingale stays.

Spanker Gaff and Boom Topping Lifts

Instructions for installing topping lifts for the spanker gaff and boom.

STAGE 8: Running Rigging

Head Sails Rigging

Steps for rigging the head sails like the forestay sail, staysail, and jib.

Staysails Rigging

Instructions for rigging staysails between the masts.

Spanker and Gaff Topsail Rigging

Details on rigging the spanker and gaff topsail, with or without sails.

Yard Rigging Procedures

Guidance for rigging fore, main, topsail, and royal yards.

Miscellaneous Rigging and Final Touches

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