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53. Parts 176 to 190 are also ready-made parts, laser-cut components and wire parts which simply have
to be attached to the superstructure.
54. Make the fire extinguisher box (part 184) from scrap material; glue two pieces together to obtain the
correct thickness.
55. The gooseneck (part 187) is bent to shape from a length of 3 mm Ø ABS rod; warm it gently with a
heat-gun to soften it.
56. Cut the waste material away from the outrigger rest (part 191) and the mast rest (part 192), trim them
to fit on the bridge deck and glue them in place permanently.
57. The mast (parts 192 - 200 “E”) is assembled from several tubes, equipment brackets and lamp
holders; their relative positions are shown clearly on the plan.
58. The mast mounting consists of parts 201 - 208; these are all laser-cut parts which allow the mast to
fold down when joined. For a working mast you would need to replace the mounting lug (part 209 E)
and the hydraulic cylinder (part 210) with a servo output arm; the details of the actuating system are
left up to the builder.
59. Parts 211 to 228 are lamps, aerials, loudhailers, typhoon and small items which are supplied as
ready-made components . The only parts which need to be modified are the aerial housings (225,
227), which are vacuum-moulded ABS parts which have to be trimmed to final size.
60. Slightly more complicated is the swivel mechanism on which the radar antenna (part 229) and the
searchlight (part 232) are mounted. The radar antenna is a ready-made component, and is simply
attached to the vacuum-moulded antenna housing; the latter is glued to the base plate (part 231 “E”).
Fix the searchlight on the top plate (part 233 “E”). The spacer plates (parts 234 “E”) are fitted
between the plates 233. The two side panels (part 235 “E”) are used to connect the plates 233 to the
base plate 231.
61. Attach the three-part mast base (part 236 “E”) to the bridge roof (part 147) as shown on the plan. If
you wish to install a fully operating mast mechanism, the two frames (parts 237 and 238) must be
assembled very accurately as shown in the drawing. Some experience is required to make and solder
together the individual tubes with sufficient accuracy; the dimensions of the components are stated in
the Parts List.
Painting
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We recommend that you ask your local model shop (or specialist paint supplier) for advice on the
best types of paint to use.
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Use
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paints of the same type, made by the same manufacturer, otherwise they may react with
each other; dissolving the earlier coats or producing unsightly bubbles. Be particularly careful when
combining spray cans and brushing paints; if in any doubt, always establish beforehand whether the
paints are compatible by carrying out a check on some scrap material.
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To ensure that the paint adheres well, it is essential to sand the surfaces with fine wet-and-dry paper
(600-grit or 800-grit), then de-grease them using a non-greasy cleaning agent or white spirit. Try not
to touch the cleaned surfaces again before painting, as your skin will just apply new grease to the
surface.
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It makes sense to paint the small parts separately, and only then to glue them to the model.
Wherever possible, the larger parts should also be painted before continuing with the next stage, as
this can save you hours of work with masking tape later on.
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The bridge superstructure must be sprayed before the glazing panels are fitted; the panels can then
be glued in place when the paint is dry.
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Do bear in mind that parts glued to painted surfaces can only adhere as well as the paint sticks to the
model, i.e. such parts are often knocked off, tearing the paint from the model at the same time. Parts
which are exposed and vulnerable should be glued directly to the sub-surface, i.e. the paint should be
scraped off beforehand.
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Apply several coats of sanding sealer (e.g. GLATTFIX, Order No. 207) or clear lacquer (e.g. HYDRO-
AEROFIX, Order No. 926.1) to all the wooden parts to prevent them absorbing water.
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When spraying paint, take care to mask off all areas which are not to be coloured. Seal all holes, as
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the fine mist of paint will find its way into any opening, no matter how sm
Read and observe the instructions supplied by the paint manufacturer.
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IMPORTANT
: please take the time to work out the best sequence for painting the model - and do this
before starting construction. Some areas of the model can only be painted at a later stage with great
difficulty, or even not at all.
Colour scheme
