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General| Brand | Model Shipways |
|---|---|
| Model | MS2120 |
| Category | Toy |
| Language | English |
Lists essential tools and supplies required for building the model ship.
Guidance on interpreting the model ship's plans, scale, and measurements.
Tips for making adjustments and allowances during the model building process.
Explanation of hull lines (buttock, waterline, sections) used in model shipbuilding.
Information on selecting and preparing basswood lumber for model construction.
Details on handling and preparing Britannia metal castings for the model.
Guidance on choosing and applying paint for the model ship.
Recommendations for using grey primer to highlight imperfections.
Instructions for applying stains and protective finishes to wood parts.
Tips on selecting brushes and proper techniques for painting the model.
Methods for bending wood, including steam-bending, soaking, and hot iron.
Steps for assembling the two laser-cut center keel pieces accurately.
Procedure for cutting the rabbet in the center keel for planking.
Attaching the keel/stem and sternpost to the center keel assembly.
Fitting and gluing bulkheads to the center keel according to plan markings.
Assembling the transom framing, including filler blocks and knees.
Adding pieces to cover mast slots in the center keel before decking.
Fitting the planksheer and installing bulwark stanchions onto the hull.
Attaching the hawse timbers to the planksheer and drilling hawse holes.
Cutting, fitting, and gluing the main rail onto the bulwark stanchions.
Advice on approaching the planking process for the hull.
Using battens to divide the hull into belts for easier planking.
Considerations for planking butts, including staggering and length.
Technique for marking and cutting planks to fit hull curves.
Methods for securing planks using glue, pins, brads, or treenails.
Detailed steps for planking the outer hull, including specific strakes.
Instructions for planking the stern's transom and counter sections.
Applying planks to the bulwarks, noting thickness and fitting requirements.
Procedures for planking the ship's deck, including coamings and deck inserts.
Final sanding and filling of seams to achieve a smooth hull surface.
Making and installing gunport lids and the interior rail.
Details on creating and positioning the swivel gun stocks on the rail.
Instructions for applying a second layer of planking for a natural wood finish.
Assembling and using the kit's building-ways for hull mounting.
Optional method using a board with two pedestals for hull display.
Marking positions for various deck fittings and structures.
Constructing and painting the fairlead located at the bow.
Building the various cabin trunks, including coamings and top details.
Constructing ventilator boxes and installing mushroom vents.
Making the binnacle, including the compass and gravity roll indicator.
Constructing the steering wheel box and detailing the wheel.
Building the forward and aft hatches, including details like molding strips.
Constructing the five simple boxes for deck lockers.
Making and installing the samson post and bitts at the bow and aft.
Installing the windlass, quadrants, and chain pipes.
Fitting the catheads and arranging the anchors and chain.
Installing pin rails at the shrouds and main rail for belaying lines.
Constructing and installing the main, fore, and small pin fife rails.
Installing bilge pumps and fire hydrants with hoses.
Fitting the glass deck prisms into the deck.
Adding rubber pads to the topside of the main rail for protection.
Making and installing the small steps for the gangway.
Installing lifeline stanchions and running the lifeline wire.
Adding the life rings, including wooden chocks and cord detail.
Making and installing cavels and mooring chocks from wood.
Constructing and installing the ship's channels and chain plates.
Installing metal cleats and eyebolts for rigging attachment.
Fitting and painting the propeller struts and shafts.
Tapering the laser-cut rudder and making pintles and gudgeons.
Mounting the Britannia metal swivel guns onto the main rail.
Assembling and positioning the brass cannons and their carriages.
Hanging the brass ship's bell from a U-shaped bracket.
Installing running lights, stern light, and spotlights on the mast.
Creating and applying the Maryland Flag or Coat of Arms emblem to the transom.
Lettering the ship's name on the stern and bow.
Constructing the ship's boat using bread-and-butter method and its cradles.
Emphasis on accurate scale and tapering for yards and gaffs.
Techniques for shaping and tapering dowels for masts and spars.
Steps for constructing and installing the fore and main masts.
Building and installing the bowsprit assembly and related spars.
Construction of the fore lower yard, topsail, and topgallant yards.
Construction of the main boom, gaffs, and associated jaws.
Building booms and yards for ringtail and studding sails.
Glossary of nautical terms related to rigging and sails.
Discussion of choices for rigging the model, with or without sails.
Guidance on interpreting rigging plans and their details.
Specifications for rigging line diameters and colors.
Comparison of wire and rope rigging lines for model ships.
Methods for treating rigging lines, including beeswaxing.
Instructions for installing belaying pins and belaying lines.
Information on making or acquiring tools for rigging.
Details on selecting and preparing blocks and deadeyes.
Techniques and materials for making sails for the model ship.
Installing the lower shrouds, deadeyes, and ratlines.
Installing the forward and main backstays.
Adding the running backstays, including baggy wrinkles.
Rigging the head sails, including halliards, sheets, and downhauls.
Bending and rigging the foresail to the gaff and mast.
Attaching and rigging the mainsail to the boom and gaff.
Installing the ringtail sail, if chosen, along with the mainsail.
Adding lines and rigging to the main gaff staysail.
Rigging the fore topsail, including buntlines, leech lines, and reef tackle.
Bending and rigging studding sails to their yards.
Rigging the fore topgallant sail, including sheets and halliards.
Details on anchor burton, flag halliards, gantlines, and main stay tackle.
Final checks of rigging, touch-ups, and completion of the model.
