U.S. Brig Niagara User Manual (English)

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U.S. Brig Niagara Specifications

General

Brand	U.S. Brig
Model	Niagara
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

Tools Needed To Start Construction

How To Work With Plans And Parts

Painting And Staining The Model

1. Preliminaries

STAGE 1 Framing the Plank-on-Bulkhead Hull

2. Center Keel Assembly

Step-by-step guide for assembling the central keel structure.

3. Installing the Keel, Stem, and Sternpost

Instructions for attaching the keel, stem, and sternpost.

4. Cutting the Rabbet

5. Installing the Bulkheads

Procedures for fitting and gluing the hull bulkheads.

6. Installing the Stern Blocks and Transom Framing

9. Installing the Waterway and Planksheer

12. Framing Around the Gunports and Sweep Ports

STAGE 2 Planking the Plank-on-Bulkhead Hull

1. Getting Started

Initial advice and approach to hull planking.

2. Planking Battens and Belts

5. Fastening the Planks

6. Outer Hull Planking

Detailed instructions for planking the exterior of the hull.

STAGE 3 Completing the Basic Hull Structure

STAGE 4 Mounting the Hull

STAGE 5 Adding the Hull Details

1. Locating Deck Fittings and Structures

Marking positions for deck details and fittings.

2. Deck Structures

14. Eyebolts and Cleats

18. Ship's Boats

STAGE 6 Mast and Spar Construction

1. Shaping and Tapering Masts and Spars

Techniques for shaping masts and spars to scale.

2. Building and Installing the Masts

Step-by-step guide for mast construction and installation.

3. Building and Installing the Bowsprit, Jibboom, Flying Jibboom, Spritsail Yard, and Dolphin Striker

Constructing and installing the bowsprit assembly and related spars.

4. Building the Yards

Detailed instructions for building the ship's yards.

5. Building the Spanker Gaff and Boom

Constructing the spanker gaff and boom.

STAGE 7 General Rigging and Sailmaking

2. Rigging Plans

3. Rigging Line and Block Sizes

7. Blocks, Hearts, Bullseyes, and Deadeyes

8. Sailmaking

Step-by-step guide to making the ship's sails.

9. Rigging the Model with No Sails or Furled Sails

STAGE 8 Installing Standing Rigging

1. Shrouds

Installing the main shrouds for mast support.

2. Backstays

Fitting the backstays for mast stability.

3. Fore and Aft Stays

Installing the various fore and aft stays.

4. Bowsprit Rigging

Rigging the bowsprit and its associated lines.

STAGE 9 Installing Sails and Running Rigging

1. Fore Staysails (Head Sails)

Rigging the head sails (staysails).

2. Main Staysails

Rigging the main mast staysails.

3. Spanker

Rigging the spanker sail and its components.

4. Fore and Main Course Yards

Rigging the fore and main course yards.

5. Fore and Main Topsail Yards

Rigging the fore and main topsail yards.

6. Fore and Main Topgallant and Royal Yards

Rigging the topgallant and royal yards.

U.S. Brig Niagara User Manual

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