Model Shipways Mayflower 1620, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Port Lid Details...
The stern port lids can be detailed the same way you constructed
the doors for the bulkheads. Simply use some card stock for the
hinge straps and add a tiny length of 28 gauge wire to simulate
the hinge pin. Then add an eye bolt between them as shown in
the photo above. You can also simulate the bolt heads as was
discussed earlier. The port lids on the side of the hull can be
shown open or closed. The choice is yours. Consider the fact
that the Mayflower wasn’t a warship. To construct the port lids
shown open follow the four steps shown in the photo below.
But first ...drill holes through the dummy cannon support strip
inside each port opening so you can glue the dummy cannons
into position. Paint them black first.
STEP ONE: Glue two lengths of 1/8” x 1/32” strips together
edgewise and then add a 1/16” wide strip to get the appropriate
height for the port lids. Hold them against the hull so you can
cut them to the correct width to fit each port opening.
STEP TWO: Glue two strips of 1/8” x 1/32” strips together edge-
wise to create the inboard layer of each lid. The lids will be cre-
ated in two layers. Cut the inboard layer so it leaves a 1/64” rab-
bet around the port lid. Glue the inboard layer into position.
STEP THREE: Use the thin brass strips provided to create the
hinge straps. Cut them longer than needed and glue them to the
outboard side of each lid. Then glue an eye bolt between them
as shown.
STEP FOUR: Paint the hinge straps and eye bolts black. Bend
the extensions for the hinge straps back slightly. Position them
in front of each port opening so you can mark the locations for
each strap extension above each opening. Drill holes and insert
the hinge strap extension into them as shown in the photo above.
You will notice other photos throughout this guide that show the
port lids closed to help you decide which version to choose.
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