OcCre AMERIGO VESPUCCI 15006 - User Manual

This document provides comprehensive instructions for assembling and maintaining the Amerigo Vespucci model ship kit by Occre. It is designed for hobbyists and model enthusiasts, offering detailed guidance through each stage of construction.

Function Description

The Amerigo Vespucci model kit allows users to meticulously recreate a scale replica of the famous Italian Navy training ship. The primary function of this kit is to provide an engaging and educational hobby experience, enabling modelers to develop fine motor skills, patience, and an understanding of ship construction. Once completed, the model serves as a detailed display piece, showcasing the intricate design and historical significance of the original vessel. The kit includes all necessary components and instructions to build the hull, decks, superstructures, masts, spars, and rigging, culminating in a faithful representation of the Amerigo Vespucci.

Important Technical Specifications

The kit utilizes various materials and components, each with specific dimensions and properties to ensure accuracy and durability.

Materials:

• Plywood (Tablero / Planche / Sperrholz / Tavola): Used for structural components like the false keel (A1-A2), frames (A3-A21), decks (B2-B4), and various superstructure elements (C1-C9, D2-D6, E1-E7, F1, J5-J7, K1, M1-M2, N8-N9, O1-O6, P1-P4, Q1-Q2, S1-S8, T1-T7, T19-T21, T24, U9, W1, W3, X1, Z8, Z16-Z18, MT5, MT10, MT16, MT19-MT20, MT25, MT29, MT48, MT84, MT87, MT91, MT95, MT97, MT100, MT101, MT106, MT116, MT119, MT120, MT124, MT128, MT31, MT32, MT88, MT90, MT92, MT94, MT96, MT99, MT102, MT105, MT108, MT110, MT113, MT115, MT117, MT122, MT123, MT125, MT126, MT129, MT130, MT132, MT136, MT138, MT140, MT141, MT143, MT146, MT148, MT150, MT153, MT156, MT159, MT162, MT165, MT168, MT171, MT174).
• Lime wood (Tilo / Tilleul / Linde / Tiglio): Employed for planking (B1, F2, G1, H1-H3, I1, J8), various small parts (E8, O10-O14, P14, P16-P18, Q3-Q5, Q10-Q11, Q13, R16, R20-R21, S9-S11, S23-S38, T8-T13, T17, U8, U10-U14, Y2-Y5, Y8-Y13, Z2-Z4, Z10-Z14, MT1, MT3, MT6-MT9, MT10a, MT11, MT13, MT17, MT18, MT21, MT22, MT27, MT28, MT30, MT35, MT43, MT46, MT51, MT54, MT58, MT59, MT60, MT61, MT62, MT63, MT64, MT66, MT67, MT68, MT71, MT75, MT78, MT79, MT82, MT85, MT86, MT93, MT98, MT103, MT104, MT107, MT109, MT111, MT112, MT114, MT117, MT118, MT120, MT121, MT127, MT131, MT133, MT135, MT137, MT139, MT142, MT144, MT145, MT147, MT149, MT151, MT152, MT154, MT155, MT157, MT158, MT160, MT161, MT163, MT164, MT166, MT167, MT169, MT170, MT172, MT173, MT175).
• Sycamore (Sicomoro / Sycomore / Bergahorn / Sicomoro): Used for specific planking and small parts (J1-J4, K2, MT22).
• Brass (Latón / Brass / Latón / Messing / Ottone): Utilized for preformed decorative elements (C10, M4-M5, M7-M9, M10-M13, N1-N3, O16-O18, P5-P11, P15, Q6, Q8-Q9, Q12, R1-R4, R9-R13, R15, R17-R19, R25-R27, S15, T14-T16, U17, V3-V4, V10-V13, W4-W5, W10-W11, X2-X6, X8-X11, Y1, Z1, Z15, Z20, Z22, MT2, MT4, MT12, MT14, MT23, MT26, MT33, MT34, MT36-MT42, MT44, MT45, MT47, MT49, MT50, MT52, MT53, MT56, MT57, MT65, MT69, MT70, MT72, MT73, MT76, MT77, MT80, MT81, MT83, MT89, MT90, MT92, MT94, MT96, MT99, MT102, MT105, MT108, MT110, MT113, MT115, MT117, MT122, MT123, MT125, MT126, MT129, MT130, MT132, MT136, MT138, MT140, MT141, MT143, MT146, MT148, MT150, MT153, MT156, MT159, MT162, MT165, MT168, MT171, MT174).
• Metal (Metal / Metall / Metallo): For various preformed parts (D1, L1-L2, L15-L16, M3, M6, M12-M13, N7, O15, O21, P12-P13, R22-R24, R26-R27, S13-S14, T14, T18, T23, T25, U1-U7, U15-U16, V1-V2, V6-V7, V15, W2, W9, W12, X7, Y6-Y7, Z5-Z7, Z9, Z19, Z21, MT2, MT4, MT12, MT14, MT23, MT26, MT33, MT34, MT36-MT42, MT44, MT45, MT47, MT49, MT50, MT52, MT53, MT56, MT57, MT65, MT69, MT70, MT72, MT73, MT76, MT77, MT80, MT81, MT83, MT89, MT90, MT92, MT94, MT96, MT99, MT102, MT105, MT108, MT110, MT113, MT115, MT117, MT122, MT123, MT125, MT126, MT129, MT130, MT132, MT136, MT138, MT140, MT141, MT143, MT146, MT148, MT150, MT153, MT156, MT159, MT162, MT165, MT168, MT171, MT174).
• Acetate (Acetato / Acétate / Acetat / Acetato): Used for transparent parts (O7-O9, S16-S22).
• Composite (Composite / Composite / Composite / Composite): For specific preformed parts (S12, MT24, MT87, MT91, MT95, MT97, MT100, MT101, MT106, MT116, MT119, MT120, MT124, MT128, MT31, MT32, MT88, MT90, MT92, MT94, MT96, MT99, MT102, MT105, MT108, MT110, MT113, MT115, MT117, MT122, MT123, MT125, MT126, MT129, MT130, MT132, MT136, MT138, MT140, MT141, MT143, MT146, MT148, MT150, MT153, MT156, MT159, MT162, MT165, MT168, MT171, MT174).
• Raw thread (Hilo crudo / Fil brut / Rohes Baumwollfaden / Filo crudo): For rigging (V5, W6-W8, X10-X13, Y14-Y16, Z16-Z18, JT23, JT28, JT51-JT53, JT55, JT56, JT58, JT60-JT64, JT66-JT70, JT71-JT79, JT123, JT127, JT131, JT135, JT137, JT140, JT146, JT148, JT150, JT153, JT156, JT159, JT162, JT165, JT168, JT171, JT174).
• Brown thread (Hilo marrón / Fil brun / braunes Baumwollfaden / Filo marrone): For specific rigging (Z22-Z23, MT37, MT42, MT45, MT49, MT50, MT54, MT57, MT66, MT69, MT70, MT74, MT77, MT80, MT81, JT1-JT11, JT15-JT16, JT17, JT21, JT24-JT26, JT29-JT33, JT34-JT43, JT108-JT119, JT122, JT124-JT126, JT128-JT130, JT132-JT134, JT136, JT138, JT139-JT145, JT147, JT149, JT151, JT152, JT154, JT155, JT157, JT158, JT161, JT163, JT164, JT166, JT167, JT169, JT170, JT172, JT173).
• Wood (Madera / Bois / Holz / Legno): For various small parts (P14, S12, U8, V8, JT11, JT121).
• Cloth (Tela / Étoffe / Stoff / Tela): For sails (VT1-VT24, JT44, JT47, JT50, JT54, JT57, VT6-VT9, VT11-VT13, VT15-VT24, JT168, JT171, JT174).

Dimensions:

• Planking strips vary in size, e.g., 0.6x5x80mm (B1), 2x7x400mm (F2, G1, H1-H3), 0.6x7x400mm (I1, J1).
• Preformed parts have specific diameters and lengths, e.g., Ø0.50x100mm (M9), Ø0.15x100mm (C, V5, W6-W8, X10-X13, Y14-Y16, Z16-Z18, JT23, JT28, JT51-JT53, JT55, JT56, JT58, JT60-JT64, JT66-JT70, JT71-JT79, JT123, JT127, JT131, JT135, JT137, JT140, JT146, JT148, JT150, JT153, JT156, JT159, JT162, JT165, JT168, JT171, JT174).
• Masts and spars are cut to specific lengths and diameters, with conical shaping required. For example, the main mast (MT1) is Ø8x117mm, and various spars range from Ø0.50mm to Ø8mm in diameter and lengths up to 675mm.

Adhesives:

• White glue (Cola blanca / White Glue / Colle Blanche / Weißleim / Colla bianca): Recommended for wood-to-wood joints and structural elements.
• Quick-drying glue (Pegamento rápido): For small parts or those difficult to hold in place.
• Contact glue (Cola de contacto / Cobbler's glue / Colle de contact / Schusterleim / Colla a contatto): For thin wood veneer or metal parts.
• Crack-covering putty (Masilla tapa-grietas / Crack-cover putty / Mastic bouche-fissures / Fugenkitt / Stucco turapori): For filling gaps and achieving a smooth finish on the hull.
• Primer (Imprimación / Primer / Enduit / Grundierung): For preparing surfaces before painting.

Paints:

• White (Blanco / White / Blanc / Weiß): Ref. 19300
• Dark Green (Verde oscuro / Dark Green / Vert foncé / Dunkelgrün): Ref. 19315
• Light Ochre (Ocre claro / Light Ochre / Ocre clair / Heller Ocker): Ref. 19387
• Black (Negro / Black / Noir / Schwarz): Ref. 19301
• Sapelli Dye (Tinte Sapeli / Sapelli Dye / Colorant de Sapelli / Sapelli-Tönung): Ref. 19380
• Walnut Dye (Tinte Nogal / Walnut Dye / Colorant de Noyer / Walnuss-Tönung): Ref. 19381
• Satin Varnish (Barniz satinado / Satin Varnish / Vernis satiné / Satinlack): Ref. 19209

Usage Features

The kit is designed for a step-by-step assembly process, guided by detailed instructions, alphanumeric images, and scale plans.

• Pre-cut Parts: Many parts are pre-cut, simplifying the initial stages of assembly. Users are advised to mark parts with their corresponding "IP" (Part Identification) numbers before removal from the sheets.
• Hull Construction: The hull is built using a false keel and frames, which require precise alignment and sanding to achieve the correct symmetrical shape. Planking is done in layers, starting with lime wood strips, followed by sycamore strips, and finished with putty and paint.
• Deck Planking: Decks are planked with thin wood sheets, carefully glued and sanded to create a smooth, uniform surface.
• Superstructures: Various deck structures are built and decorated, often requiring painting and the application of small preformed metal or brass parts.
• Masts and Spars: These components are crafted from rods, requiring conical shaping through sanding. They are then stained or painted according to the model's specifications and fitted with tackle.
• Rigging: The rigging involves a complex network of threads and small parts (blocks, eyebolts, etc.). Instructions guide the placement of each line, often highlighted in red on the plans.
• Sails: Sails are made from cloth and can be treated with a tea infusion to simulate aging, then fitted without ironing to give them body.
• QR Code Tutorials: The manual includes QR codes that link to video tutorials, providing visual assistance for complex steps.

Maintenance Features

Once assembled, the Amerigo Vespucci model requires minimal maintenance, primarily focused on preserving its aesthetic quality.

• Dusting: Regular dusting with a soft brush or cloth is recommended to keep the model clean.
• Varnishing: Varnishing of wooden components, especially masts and spars, helps protect the wood and maintain its finish. The instructions specifically mention applying satin varnish (Ref. 19209) to decks and masts.
• Paint Touch-ups: If any paint chips or fades over time, touch-ups can be performed using the specified paint references (Ref. 19300, 19315, 19387, 19301, 19380, 19381).
• Adhesive Integrity: Periodically inspect glued joints for any signs of weakening. Reapply appropriate adhesives if necessary.
• Rigging Tension: Over time, rigging threads might loosen. Gentle re-tensioning may be required to maintain the ship's taut appearance.
• Storage: Store the model in a stable environment, away from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and high humidity, which can cause materials to warp, fade, or degrade.