Model Shipways Mayflower 1620, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Step 4
Step 4 continued
Step 5
Support knee
Remaining
frames and
beams
Planking strip
Grating and pin rail was
placed in the beakhead.
timbers. Finally the outside of these
frames were planked over to provide pro-
tection from any storms and rough weath-
er. The entire beakhead is quite structural-
ly sound when completed. For our little
model this construction process will be
simplified.
Step 2 – Rather than install the frames and
floor timbers first, we will add the planked
sides of the beakhead instead. This will
eliminate the precise measuring needed for
the internal structure. Remember this is a
very complex structure with many angles
and curves.
The two beakhead sides have been laser
cut for you. They are 1/32” thick. Only
the outboard side of these will need to be
planked using the 1/8” x 1/32’ strips pro-
vided. After both have been planked it is
easier to apply the molding (1/32” x 1/32”)
and paint them before gluing them perma-
nently to the model. The photo of step 2
shows the sides of the beakhead in posi-
tion. Note how the molding applied to the
beakhead lines up with those already on
the hull. This should be studied carefully
from the plans and any adjustments made
before you glue them into place. The col-
ors and designs painted on the beak head
are described on the plans (except for the
molding strips which are all painted red).
Step 3 – With the sides of the beakhead in
position the floor timbers and frames are
addressed next. The five beams stretching
across the stem knee are cut to length and
inserted into the slots provided for them.
Use the strips that are 1/16” x 3/32” for
these timbers. The frames (stanchions)
can be glued to the inboard sides of the
beak head by placing them on top of the
floor timbers. See the photo on the
previous page. The top of each frame is
rounded off as done with the other
stanchions of the model. The interior of
the beakhead will be left natural so it can
be stained to match the other portions of
the model.
Step 4 – Turn the model over so you can
work on the bottom of the beakhead. There
are two knees glued against the bow and
stem which strengthen the beakhead. They
are 1/16” thick and are laser cut for you.
Glue them into position as shown in the
photos above. A 1/32” x 1/8” planking
strip should also be glued along the edge
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