Model Shipways Mayflower 1620, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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glued onto the rudder at a right angle to
the inside edge of the rudder. This angle
is clearly shown on the plans. Once in
position, slide the gudgeons behind the the
pins as shown in photo 1B. You can apply
a drop of glue if needed to keep them in
place.
The tiller was created by gluing a small
piece of 1/8” x 1/8” strip wood to the rud-
der first and adding another strip (1/16” x
1/8”) on each side. Photo 2 shows a close
up of the the rudder tiller. It only has to
be long enough to fit into the carved hole
above the stern post.
The finished assembly can be test fit on
the hull and the angles for each gudgeon
measured and marked. You will notice in
the photo below (right) that the two bot-
tom gudgeons are the only ones that
extend onto the hull. The top three are
only made long enough to cover the stern
post. Make any adjustments after test fit-
ting the assembly on the hull. When you
are satisfied, glue it to the hull being care-
ful to properly line up the gudgeons.
Keep them evenly spaced and angled and
don’t use too much glue. Paint the gud-
geons and pintles white and touch up the
rudder to finish this step. Simulated nail
heads can also be added to the gudgeons
and pintles. For the prototype model,
small droplets of white glue were added to
them with the tip of a small brush. When
dry they will maintain their shape. Paint
them white with a final coat of paint.
Deck Fittings and Details…
Up to this point in the project most of
your time has been spent working on the
outside of the hull. Enough of that work
is now completed and you can turn your
attention to the deck detailing. You can
proceed in any order you find comfort-
able, but for instructional purposes this
manual breaks down the process by exam-
ining each deck and the fittings they con-
tain.
The Poop Deck…
The Poop deck contains few deck fittings
and is a good place to start. There are two
kevels (one on each side of the deck).
Castings are provided with the kit but
1A
1B
2
Pintles
Tiller
1/8”x1/8”
1/16”x1/8”
Gudgeons
Rudder completed and
mounted onto the hull.
Note the gudgeons and
pintles.
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