With the tenons completed, the hounds
should be shaped in preparation for assem-
bly onto each mast. The hounds are cut
and shaped using the 1/8” thick sheet pro-
vided. Do not drill the holes through the
hounds at this time. This will be easier to
do once the hounds are glued onto the
masts. The detailed photo above shows
that the hounds are actually set into carved
notches on the mast. Use a sharp blade to
carve these notches and glue the hounds
into position. Once dry, drill the holes
through the hounds as shown in the same
photo. Start drilling them from one side
and only go half way through. Then finish
the hole by drilling from the other side.
The ties for the lower yards will pass
through these holes. Sheaves were not
used. Instead the holes were curved as
shown on the plans. For our little model
this detail is optional and need not be
shown. A simple hole drilled straight
through the hounds will be sufficient.
The lower masts were actually quite large.
They were not made in one piece. The
diameter would have been achieved by
building the thickness up using several
timbers. “
Wooldings
” were used to hold
these timbers together. They consisted of
rope wrapped around the mast with a
wooden hoop placed above and below
them. The wooldings will add great char-
and poles will be completed before they
are stepped into position.
Cross Trees (trestle trees)
and Tops…
The cross trees for the main and for masts
are made as shown in the photo below.
Use the appropriate sized strip wood to
shape each timber. Carve or file small
notches into these timbers. Assemble
them and place them aside. You will need
them shortly after the tops are completed.
The tops supplied with the kit have been
pre-milled but still require some shaping
and detailing. Photo #1 (on the next page)
shows the tops as supplied. The remaining
photos are sequenced and follow the steps
acter to your model and are historically
accurate for the time period. They are also
not difficult to create.
Start by creating the wooden hoops. Mark
their locations as shown on the plans. One
technique used to create them (as done on
the prototype) would be to use stiff card-
board or a manila office folder. The mani-
la folder is ideal because it has a similar
color to the wood being used and takes
stain well. Cut the folder into thin strips
and stain them. It is important to stain
them first and allow them to dry. Wrap
them around the mast and secure them
with a drop of super glue (CA).
Next, take the .021 black rigging line sup-
plied and wrap it between the hoops. You
should be able to wrap the line around the
mast eight times. Use more super glue to
secure the line to the mast. See the photos
above for details. Four cleats are glued to
each mast and painted black. Their place-
ment is clearly shown on the plans. To
complete the lower masts don’t forget to
glue the “chock” to the main mast. The
fore mast will not have one.
Please note that the masts will not be
glued onto the model until they are com-
pletely finished. The entire assembly
including the tops, trestle trees, topmasts
Fore Mast
Tenons
Four cleats
Wooldings
Hounds/cheeks
Made from
strips cut
from a manila
office folder
Chock (main only)
Main Mast
Hounds/
cheeks
Cross Trees (trestle trees)
Wood
Mast
Hoops
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