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2004 JoTiKa Ltd. 

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Getting started 

 

Granado is an exact scale model designed using original Admiralty plans. All fittings, masts and rigging have been researched 
using contemporary sources and the most up to date reference material available. 
Although the kit is as prefabricated as we can make it, basic woodworking skills are required. Estimated build time is between 
6 & 8 months of evening work, so a work space will have to be put aside for the job. Do not remove parts from the CNC cut 
sheets until actually required. 
Carefully study the plans in conjunction with the instructions until you are confident to tackle each stage of construction. 
Patience is the key word when building any model; treat each stage as a separate project and the overall effect of the completed 
subject will be enhanced. 
 
 

Recommended Tool List 

 

1: Craft 

knife 

2: 

A selection of needle files 

3: Razor 

saw 

4: Small 

wood 

plane 

5: 

Pin vice or small electric drill (the latter is the more recommended item) 

6: 

Selection of drill bitts from 0.5mm to 3mm 

7: 

Selection of abrasive paper and sanding block 

8: 

Selection of good quality paint brushes 

9: 

Long nose pliers and wire cutters/snips 

10: Good 

quality 

tweezers 

11: Dividers 

or 

compass 

12: Steel 

rule 

(300mm) 

13: 

Clothes pegs or crocodile clips 

14: Tee-Square 
15: 

Good quality pencil or Edding pen 

16: Masking 

tape 

17: 

Good quality sharp pair of small scissors

 

 

Paints, stains and adhesives 

 

1: 

White PVA wood glue 

2: 

Walnut wood dye/stain (for masts & booms) 

3: 

Cyanoacrelate (super glue) thick and medium viscosity (Admiralty Glues, Thick (AG9103) & Medium (AG9102)) 

4: 

Walnut wood filler 

5: White 

spirit 

6: 

Matt polyurethane varnish (not satin or gloss) 

7: 

Black paint for ‘woodwork’ (Admiralty Paints: Dull Black, AP9105) 

8: 

Black paint for ‘ironwork’ (Admiralty Paints: Matt (Metal) Black, AP9106) 

9: 

White paint (Admiralty Paints: Matt White, AP9111) 

10: 

French blue paint (Admiralty Paints: French Blue, AP9117) 

11: 

Yellow ochre paint (Admiralty Paints: Yellow Ochre, AP9115) 

12: 

Red ochre paint (Admiralty Paints: Red Ochre, AP9116) 

13: 

Gold paint (Admiralty Paints: Gold/Brass, AP9125) 

14: 

Brown (wood/leather) paint (Admiralty Paints: Wood (Walnut) Brown, AP9119) 

15: 

Matt Flesh paint (Admiralty Paints Matt Flesh, AP9120) (Required if painting to the Heraldic colour scheme as 
outlined in Transom Decoration (

Note:

) on Page 29) 

16: 

Black Indian ink 

 

We highly recommend the use of Admiralty Paints; this is a new brand of paint which contains a specific range for 17th / 18th 
/ 19th Century Man of War colours. This range of scale paints has been colour matched to the Admiralty colours, as still used 
on HMS Victory in Portsmouth. Unlike other manufacturers, these 

are not

 toy paints and have been designed specifically for 

use on model ships to give consistent coverage and colour. In order to achieve this, they may contain lead / lead chromate and 
as such should not be used on children’s toys or surfaces that may be chewed. 

Summary of Contents for HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756

Page 1: ...ional photos of every stage of construction can be found on our website at http www jotika ltd com Nelsons Navy Kits manufactured and distributed by JoTiKa Ltd Model Marine Warehouse Hadzor Droitwich WR9 7DS Tel 44 0 1905 776 073 Fax 44 0 1905 776 712 Email nelsonsnavy jotika ltd com ...

Page 2: ... 4pdr carriage guns were added Admiralty order of June 20th 1745 bringing the total 4pdr carriage guns to 10 2 Two bow chaser gun ports were added allowing accommodation of the extra guns either under the forecastle as bow chasers or at the fifth gunports 3 The mortars as shown in the Admiralty plans are two 13 inch mortars however when fitted as a bomb vessel this was actually changed to 1 x 13in...

Page 3: ...d quality sharp pair of small scissors Paints stains and adhesives 1 White PVA wood glue 2 Walnut wood dye stain for masts booms 3 Cyanoacrelate super glue thick and medium viscosity Admiralty Glues Thick AG9103 Medium AG9102 4 Walnut wood filler 5 White spirit 6 Matt polyurethane varnish not satin or gloss 7 Black paint for woodwork Admiralty Paints Dull Black AP9105 8 Black paint for ironwork Ad...

Page 4: ...y and solid walnut Take particular care when removing parts with a craft knife and ensure all parts are identified and marked with pencil before removal Lay the sheet from which you are going to cut the parts on a rigid flat cutting board for removal Use a heavy duty craft knife with a good strong blade to cut through the tabs holding the parts in place It will also be an advantage to paint the br...

Page 5: ... bowsprit step into position jigsaw fashion on bulkhead 1 as shown Photo 001 Identify and remove bulkheads 2 10 2 10 from the 5mm ply sheet Note The false bulkhead 15 is not used during this building sequence it will be fitted and glued later during the construction of the quarterdeck bulkhead assembly Clean out any debris from the slots of the bulkheads and the keel and push fit the bulkheads int...

Page 6: ... forward end should be slotted into the gunport pattern shaper and formed around it Hold the pattern in position against the shaper with clamps tapes rubber bands or similar for 30 45 minutes to ensure the pattern retains the shape when removed Photo 004 Note Take particular care at the positions of the gunports when easing around the shaper to ensure there is no distortion Note Remember to turn t...

Page 7: ...the underside of the hull the sides of the final planks will butt up against the false keel Note For best results all planks should be allowed to lie naturally do not try to artificially bend them with nippers plank benders or force them into position As you start down to the curved side of the bow the planks will need to be tapered to follow their natural run In order to determine the amount of t...

Page 8: ... edge of the false keel 2 The lowest edge of the plank directly under the third gunport is level with the waterline 53mm from the bottom edge of the false keel 3 At the stern the bottom edge of the plank blends in 1mm below the lowest corner of the gunport pattern where the stern counter will be fitted at a later stage Once this first walnut strip has been laid two more strips of 1x4mm walnut shou...

Page 9: ...r the masts must sit directly and centrally over their respective holes in the keel Similarly for the mortar pit cut outs noting that these cut outs are slightly oversized to allow easier positioning this loose fit will be compensated for when planking the deck 2 With the mast holes and mortar pit cut outs aligned you will notice the slots in the after edge of the deck for the curved quarterdeck b...

Page 10: ...it canopy ends outer and inner 156 157 The canopies are best assembled in situ on the upper longitudinal housing and mortar pit traverse bulkhead assembly take care however not to glue the canopies to this assembly Position the outer canopy ends on the upper longitudinal housing and mortar pit traverse bulkhead assembly outside the rabbet and position the inner canopy ends half way along approxima...

Page 11: ...hen the curved quarterdeck bulkhead support pillars are finally positioned this will allow for any fore and aft or lateral movement required when fitting the bulkhead The planking should also run all the way forward to the bows Continue to plank the deck outboard to each bulwark With the outboard deck planked the central area can now be finished by working inboard from the first planks laid Cut tr...

Page 12: ...signed likewise The hinges will be glued into position onto the gunport lid and the ships side as shown on Plan Sheet 1 Attaching gunport lids and hinges If the recessing has not been carried out correctly then the hinges will not fit The lids themselves will be very delicate when positioned and as such will be fitted at a later stage With all of the gunports and cabin lights now lined they can be...

Page 13: ... sand the grating to measure approximately 24mm by 13mm With the grating made up and trimmed to size glue the coaming strips around the outside edge remembering their correct orientation and ensuring the grating is flush with the top edges of the coaming When thoroughly dried this whole assembly can be glued into position over the locating hole in the deck The fish davit span shackles 220 should b...

Page 14: ...appy with the fit of the forecastle and with it dry fitted in place gently mark onto the inner bulwarks of the hull the position of the aft edge of the forecastle The forecastle should now be removed and the underside of the 6mm by 6mm opening for the galley flue can be lined with 1 5x1 5mm walnut however only the forward and side edges should be lined do not line the after edge as it will foul th...

Page 15: ...e consideration should be given to the way in which you will glaze the windows It can either be done at a later stage when fitting the brass etched window frames by cutting 5 individual pieces to fit into the recessed frame or it can be done at this stage by securing one continuous length across the inside face of the stern fascia In either case PVA should be used to prevent discoloration When you...

Page 16: ...be sanded Area to be sanded flush to outer hull flush to outer hull Positioning of the stern vents 8 5mm wide by 7 5mm high to be scored into the planking of the stern counter Note also the positioning and orientation of the hinges 239 and the 0 5mm hole drilled above the hinges for the Rigging of the stern vent tackles ...

Page 17: ...Note No components have been permanently fitted at this stage When you are happy with the fit of each component the centre 202 second 203 and third 204 screen panels can be removed and put to one side after marking each one to ensure it can be re fitted in the correct slot at a later stage This will leave just the outer screens the curved pillars and the false bulkhead dry fitted in place Remove t...

Page 18: ...e bulwarks clearing the companionway and rudder head opening as you progress Upon completion a grating measuring 12mm by 12mm should be made up and lined with 2x2mm walnut strip and the assembly should be glued into position over its locating hole in the quarterdeck when in position you will notice the grating sits down into the locating hole onto the keel as a result the grating may require some ...

Page 19: ...ould be painted dull black When thoroughly dry re fit the capping rails permanently with glue back into the positions they were removed from The capping step can now be fitted at the break of the forecastle It should be positioned flush against the top of the bulwark with no gaps and the main capping The forward edge will need to be reduced to run into the forecastle capping again with no gaps and...

Page 20: ...gged into position to ensure correct elevation of the cannon Note The stool beds are positioned approximately 1mm forward of the rear of the carriage sides the stool beds are 0 5x3mm walnut Mark the eyelet positions on each carriage and drill with a 0 5mm drill There is also an eyelet at the centre of the rear and front axles Cut the stems of the brass eyelets 210 from their brass etch sheet leavi...

Page 21: ...he cannon The Breeching Rope The breeching rope is from 0 25mm natural thread It is secured directly to the lower outer brass eyelet in the bulwark passes over and loops once around the cannon cascable then is secured directly to the lower outer brass eyelet in the bulwark on the opposite side Photo 024 The Gun Tackle Attach two 2 5mm single blocks per carriage one each side to the upper inner bra...

Page 22: ...ir long edges to allow them to sit flush to the neighbouring skins 3 The inner and outer ends will also require slight bevelling to allow the skins to sit flush to them 4 The holes in the skins are located towards the warping head inner end Identify and remove the windlass centre barrel ends 102 from the 2mm walnut sheet and the windlass centre barrel pawl backings 79 from the 3mm walnut sheet Als...

Page 23: ...he connecting rod can either be trimmed flush with the bottom of the casing or left protruding by approximately 5mm to use as a locating lug when fitting the pumps to the deck The outlets should be glued to the pump casing orientated as stated previously they are fashioned from 2mm dowel The finished assemblies can now be glued into place Jeer Bitts Main Topsail Sheet Bitts Identify and remove the...

Page 24: ...led face is down toward the deck The whole assembly should be painted dull black Photo 021 The Quarterdeck Rough Tree Rail Identify and remove the quarterdeck timberheads 110 from the 2mm walnut sheet Note The quarterdeck timberheads have a definite fore and aft face the vertical edge as cut is always positioned aft while the angled as cut face is always positioned forward When positioned into the...

Page 25: ...e bulwark rough tree rail and supporting timberhead eighth from aft The Forecastle Fittings Identify and paint matt metal black the galley flue 265 this should be pinned and glued into place in the coaming on the forecastle Identify and remove the two knightheads 81 After painting dull black these should be glued into position in the foremost large locating holes in the forecastle capping Identify...

Page 26: ...d face that which sits against the hull of the cathead knee continuation piece will require slight sanding to introduce the curvature of the bow so that it will lie flush against the hull When the cathead knee continuation piece is finally fitted the arm leading forward should run virtually parallel with the brass sheer rail The outboard face of the cathead knee continuation piece should be painte...

Page 27: ...r has been glued into position as described the hawse holes themselves can be drilled through the hull using a small pilot drill and then enlarged to 3 5mm diameter to match the hawse hole bolsters Photo 030 The bolster is left natural but varnished to seal The Headrails Identify and remove the headrail 184 from the 1 5mm walnut sheet Offer the headrail into position the forward end is located aga...

Page 28: ...l The forward edge of the steps are set back 14mm from the aft edge of the fifth gunport and are uniformly spaced between the top of the wale and the bottom of the brass sheer rail the profiled edge of the steps is positioned downward and each step must remain parallel to the keel they do not follow the run of the hull planking Identify and remove the entry ladder sides 106 from the 2mm walnut she...

Page 29: ...nto the hull and cut a rectangular hole approximately 2 5mm high by 3 25mm long through the ships side Upon completion the sills linings of these openings should be painted red ochre Drill a pair of 0 5mm holes just forward of each port opening in the hull to accommodate the legs of the hinge such that the lid is central The legs of the hinge after removing the sprue can now be glued into these ho...

Page 30: ...the glazing Identify and paint accordingly the transom decoration casting 269 The casting will need to be gently shaped to the curvature of the stern fascia against which it will be fixed ensuring that the pillars run between the stern lights and that the upper edge remains flush with the upper edge of the fascia When you are happy with the fit glue into position either with PVA or cyano cyano sho...

Page 31: ...se octagonal sections Offer each pedestal into place and file out a notch to accommodate the sheer rail capping rails and roughtree rails where necessary Photo 038 When you are happy with the fit drill a 0 65mm hole down through the top face of each pedestal to accommodate the swivel gun pintle dome headed nail 284 when fitted The pedestals can now be fitted noting that the pedestals situated at t...

Page 32: ...rudder to accommodate the pintle The pintle fashioned from a dome head pin 284 should be glued into the locating hole and bent downward through 90 degrees allowing at least 3mm for the downward length to fit into the gudgeon whilst ensuring the pintle remains within the leading edge of the rudder i e within the cut out notch of the rudder With the four pintles and straps in position using masking ...

Page 33: ...ued into position The opposite end of the tenon is to be located in the mortice of the rudder head The tenon should be painted red ochre and the tiller bar painted matt metal black Photo 040 The Rudder Mortice The rudder mortice is drilled into the headstock of the rudder and will take the tenon of the tiller The drill should be kept parallel with the top and bottom edges of the rudder as you proc...

Page 34: ...tal quarter badge 272 Using Photo 045 for reference paint the quarter badge as shown or if desired wood walnut brown Using Plan Sheet 1 Hull detail for reference offer the quarter badge into position on the hull and mark the position of the windows This area of the hull the position of the windows should now be painted dull black The quarter badge can now be glued into position on the hull you sho...

Page 35: ... 2004 JoTiKa Ltd 34 Photo 043 Photo 044 Photo 045 Photo 046 ...

Page 36: ... is also important that the cap when fitted is perpendicular to the keel and the top and bottom are bevelled to follow the angle of the bowsprit The holes through the cap should also be angled this can be achieved by drilling small holes and filing them out with a needle file Note When the bowsprit assembly is complete the bowsprit and jibboom although offset to port will run in line with each oth...

Page 37: ...pmast crosstrees 177 and referring to Plan Sheet 3 Main topmast top assemble the topmast top as shown The Main Topgallant Mast The main topgallant mast is assembled from 6mm dowel Using Plan Sheet 3 for reference make up the topgallant mast to the dimensions given Mark the octagons and squares onto the mast as described previously taking care that they are all in line Take care also with the posit...

Page 38: ...e driver boom saddle 143 positioned 45mm off the deck and also the mizzen mast pin rail 135 positioned 20mm off the deck noting that the driver boom saddle must be fitted before the pin rail The mizzen mast cap 84 and mizzen topmast cap 85 are also required during the construction of the mizzen mast Masts Bowsprit Boom Colours The masts are painted as follows All of the masts bowsprit jibboom boom...

Page 39: ... yard outside the sling cleat on the opposite side i e port horse to starboard sling cleat and vice versa The Spritsail yard horses are constructed from a single length of 0 25mm black thread the ends are seized directly to the yard outside the stop cleats The centre of the horse is then lashed to the centre of the yard with 0 25mm black thread Due to the era of this ship the main yard and crossja...

Page 40: ... 2004 JoTiKa Ltd 39 Main Lower Top Blocks Fig 005 Main Lower Top Top side Fig 006 Main Lower Top Underside ...

Page 41: ... 2004 JoTiKa Ltd 40 Main Topmast Top Blocks Fig 007 Main Topmast Top Underside Main Lower Mast Cap Blocks Fig 008 Main Lower Mast Cap ...

Page 42: ... 2004 JoTiKa Ltd 41 Mizzen Lower Top Blocks Fig 009 Mizzen Lower Top Top side Fig 010 Mizzen Lower Top Underside ...

Page 43: ... 2004 JoTiKa Ltd 42 Mizzen Topmast Top Blocks Fig 011 Mizzen Topmast Top Underside Mizzen Lower Mast Cap Blocks Fig 012 Mizzen Lower Mast Cap ...

Page 44: ...e eyelet inserting the other and then carefully closing the eyelet again The messengers one each side are of 1mm natural thread and are rigged as follows 1 For the port messenger rig two turns of thread around the windlass starting against the inboard face of the standard the messenger runs from aft under the barrel up the front of it and back over for two turns On the second turn glue the messeng...

Page 45: ...heet 6 They port and starboard are formed from a single piece of 1mm black thread which passes up through the lubber s hole round the back of the lower mast head and back down through the lubber s hole opposite side Deadeyes set up with 15mm spacing as per the shrouds There is a futtock stave to each of the main lower shrouds mizzen lower shrouds and main topmast shrouds These are cut from 0 75mm ...

Page 46: ... of trimming the ends much easier Note For the main lower mast the main backstay 7th shroud is omitted for the first five ratlines above the deadeyes that is to say the ratlines are only rigged to the 1st 6th shrouds The sixth ratline is also rigged to the main backstay 7th shroud The next 5 ratlines then omit the main backstay 7th shroud and the next ratline again includes the main backstay 7th s...

Page 47: ... a collar of 0 75mm black thread which passes from the block down around the bowsprit through the hole in the stem and back to the block A 7mm closed heart block is secured into the end of the main stay approximately 15mm from the block in the collar and they are lashed together with 0 5mm natural thread as shown on Plan Sheet 6 Method of seizing closed heart collar to closed heart of stay The Mai...

Page 48: ...m black thread Using Plan Sheet 6 as reference seize a 3mm deadeye into the lower end of the stay It is set up in the same manner as a shroud to another 3mm deadeye in the main channel fore spaced with a 12mm jig in a chainplate with a 0 1mm natural lanyard It then leads up outside the main lower mast top and round the back of the topmast head between the second and third crosstrees and back down ...

Page 49: ...it belays around the neighbouring run under the top The mizzen stay crowsfeet are set up in the same manner but the 3mm single block is positioned 30mm forward of the mouse and the mizzen euphroe block 214 is used The Wingsail Gaff Referring to Plan Sheet 4 make up the wingsail gaff as shown To the wingsail gaff secure one 3mm single block to a copper eyelet at the throat of the gaff jaws 138 usin...

Page 50: ... 2004 JoTiKa Ltd 49 Fig 014 End Start ...

Page 51: ... rig the mast head lashings of three turns of 0 5mm black thread over the jeer block strop cleats crossing the mast Next the two upper 7mm double jeer blocks are to be held in a strop of 1mm black thread the strop passes up through the main top lubber s hole and is lashed to the mast head lashings so that the jeer block is positioned approximately 15mm below the underside of the top One pair of 7m...

Page 52: ...rd back up and passes through a 0 5mm hole sheave drilled fore and aft through the topgallant mast 5mm beneath the hounds It then passes down behind the mast and is belayed to the aftermost port futtock strop in the main top b9 The Crossjack Yard The crossjack yard is held in place by a sling and a tie The sling is 0 5mm black thread pass the rope around the yard and lash together against the afte...

Page 53: ...ck The running end then passes up and through the lower sheave of the 7mm sister block back down and through the 3mm single block stropped to the 5mm single block on the yard It then passes back up and through the upper sheave of the 7mm sister block from here it passes down through the main top lubber s hole and through the sheave of the forward most kevel abeam the main mast where it is belayed ...

Page 54: ...p bolsters passing between the second and third topmast top crosstrees around the back of the topmast head and back down the opposite side so that the blocks are positioned as close as possible below the topmast top crosstrees The standing end of the lift is lashed around the centre of the topmast cap from here it passes down and through the 3mm single lift blocks on the yard back up and through t...

Page 55: ...ad and due to the period of the ship are rigged as a running sheets As a result both ends are running the first is belayed to the sixth from the front timberhead b23 it then passes through the 5mm single block of the sheet and clue garnet strop assembly and leads back to the main deck where it is belayed to the second from the front cleat on the inner bulwark abreast the main topsail sheet bitts b...

Page 56: ...nd back down the opposite side so that the blocks are positioned as close as possible below the topmast top crosstrees The sheet lift is belayed to the third from the front main lower shroud directly above the upper deadeye b27 It passes up through the main top lubber s hole and through the 5mm single block in a span around the topmast head it then passes out and down to the 5mm single lift sheet ...

Page 57: ...ugh the inboard sheave of the fore 3mm double block held outboard under the main top they then run aft along the underside of the top and through the inboard sheave of the after 3mm double block held under the main top From here it travels down to the deck and is belayed to the main topsail sheet bitts around the end of the cross piece 75 b34 The Main Yard The main yard braces one each side are of...

Page 58: ...p both to the aft of the mast The standing end of the gaff topping lift is made fast to the driver gaff as shown Fig 019 approximately 12mm from the end of the gaff It then passes through the 3mm single block lashed directly under the mizzen mast cap back down and through the 3mm single block lashed 25mm from the end of the gaff back up and through the second 3mm single block on the mizzen mast he...

Page 59: ...itself should be positioned off centre to the port side to allow the ensign staff to be shipped The toping lift of 0 5mm natural thread is now put over the end of the driver boom It runs upwards and forwards through a 3mm single block lashed to the mizzen mast close under the mizzen top on a short 3mm pendant The running end now passes down travelling towards the port quarterdeck kevel and has a 3...

Page 60: ...main stay tackle pendant of 0 5mm black thread is seized to the main stay directly above the centre point of the foremost forward mortar canopy It should be 35mm long and have a 5mm double block seized into the end A 5mm single block with a large rigging hook 218 seized into the crown and falls of 0 25mm natural seized into the arse should be rigged The tackle is set up between these two blocks an...

Page 61: ...s centrally and with the topping lift eyebolts to the top and secured there with 0 5mm black thread rigged between these topping lift eyebolts and the pair of eyelets on the capping rail to form a triangular strop with all rigging passing over the fish davit Photo 048 The Anchors Identify the cast metal bower anchors 255 x 2 sheet anchor 255 x 1 identical to the bowers kedge anchor 257 x 1 bower s...

Page 62: ...e capping directly aft of the fish davit cleat and the shank held in another strop running through the third from the bows gunport Photo 050 The Cat Falls The cat falls one each side are from 0 25mm natural thread Secure a large rigging hook 218 painted matt metal black into the arse of a 5mm double block Secure the 0 25mm cat falls to the copper eyelet in the underside of the cat head from here t...

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