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PHOTOS 66 - 67: After first checking the plans, make two holes in the forward side of the bulwarks in which to insert one end of
each of the anchor ropes. Make up the anchor lashings (no. 126) and attach the anchors to the bow Sampson posts, as shown
in the photo. The anchor ropes must be coiled round the windlass and continue as far as the corners of the large grating.
PHOTO 68: Sand down and assemble the exhibition pedestal, using the parts (nos. 127, 128 & 129).
PHOTO 69 - 70: Once the pedestal has been assembled sand it down again and stain it using wood stain.
MASTS AND RIGGING
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 plan, which is printed in 1/1 scale.
All of the masts and yards have a certain conical shape to them.
PHOTO A: In order to achieve this conical shape for the masts, sand down the rod (using a sander), sanding down more as you
get closer to the end where you want to decrease the diameter. Roll the rod so that the wear is the same all round it.
PHOTO B: Repeat the above operation until the diameter is as indicated in the plan.
PHOTO C: To ensure the conical shape of the yards carry out the same operations as above, only this time at both ends of the
rod.
In order to make up the masks for this model correctly you must take the following into account:
- Plan
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The close up photos of the masts
- The measurements and description of the materials given in the parts list
- The “PI” Parts Identification sheets
The masts must be varnished and some of the parts that make them up will have to be painted. See close up photos of the
masts.
Once the masts have been assembled and varnished attach their tackle (slings, blocks, eyebolts, clump blocks, etc.) and attach
them to the ship. The masts must be inserted until they come up against the slots of in the false keel.
RUNNING GEAR
In order to make up the running gear for this ship follow the alphabetic order printed together with the instructions, indicating the
order for fitting (ropes, clump blocks, blocks, etc.).
Use the printed sales plan along with the instructions to identify each sail.
To simulate the aging of the sails, boil them in tea.