MASTS AND SPARS
In order to make up the masts the first step is to cut the rods to size, as indicated in the parts list, or by taking measurements
directly from the plans, which are printed in 1/1 scale.
All of the masts and yards have to have a certain conical shape, which you must give them.
In order to achieve this conical shape for the masts, sand down the rod (using a sander), increasing the amount of sanding
down as you get closer to the end at which you want to decrease the diameter. Turn the rod so that you sand it down evenly on
all sides, until you have achieved the diameter indicated in the plan.
To get the conical shape of the yards carry out the above operations but in this case evenly reducing the diameter at both ends
of the yard.
In order to make up the mast for this model correctly you must take the following into account:
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The plans
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The close up photos of the masts
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The measurements and material descriptions of the parts list
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The parts identification (PI) sheets
The masts must be varnished and some of the parts that make them up will have to be painted. See the general close up
photos of the masts.
Once the mast has been assembled and varnished attach the tackle (slings, blocks, eyebolts, clump blocks, etc.) and attach
them to the ship.
The mast must be inserted until it comes up against the mast step in the false keel.
SAILS AND RIGGING
In order to make up the running gear for this ship follow the alphabetic order of the figures printed in the plans, indicating the
order for fitting the (ropes, clump blocks, blocks, sails, etc.) highlighted in red. In combination with the parts list this will serve as
a guide with regard to the type of material to be used.
To simulate the aging of the sails you can boil them in tea and leave them to dry all wrinkled up. Fit them in place without ironing
so that they will have some consistency.