Instruction Manual - Nature Coast Hobby Shop
Instruction Manual - Nature Coast Hobby Shop
Instruction Manual - Nature Coast Hobby Shop
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6<br />
HOW TO WORK WITH THE<br />
PLANS AND PARTS<br />
The plans for the Prince de Neufchatel are<br />
drawn to full 3/16” (1:64) scale. This<br />
makes it easy for the modeler to take<br />
parts dimensions directly from the plans,<br />
as well as check each finished assembly<br />
portion for accuracy. To transfer information<br />
from instructions and plans to actual<br />
parts and materials, the following measuring<br />
tools are almost a must:<br />
1. 6” or 12” Scale calibrated in both English<br />
and Metric measures. (The English<br />
should be divided to 1/64” and also provide<br />
decimal calibrations to .01.” The<br />
Metric should be divided into millimeters.)<br />
To work with the surfaces of the<br />
model, choose a scale made of thin plastic<br />
so it may be bent along the curves.<br />
2. 6” Dividers which will allow one of<br />
the needlepoints to be converted to a<br />
pencil point. A Compass will fill this<br />
need if it has replaceable tips.<br />
3. 6” Vernier Caliper calibrated in both<br />
English and Metric would be a useful addition<br />
to the above tools.<br />
Five Plans are provided:<br />
1. P-001: Fabricated Components listed<br />
and shown in detail<br />
2. P-002: Hull Assembly<br />
3. P-003: Masts and Spars<br />
4. P-004: Rigging Detail– shrouds, ratlines,<br />
stays, lifts, halliards, downhauls,<br />
braces & boom rigging<br />
5. P-005: Rigging Detail– Clew lines,<br />
sheets, tacks, square sail outline, bow<br />
sprit rigging<br />
Sequential drawings and photos, not necessarily<br />
to scale, will be found throughout<br />
the instruction manual to help describe<br />
the assembly. In addition, a List of<br />
Parts can be found on a separate sheet included<br />
in the kit.<br />
It is strongly suggested that before starting<br />
construction, the modeler go through<br />
these instructions and the contents of the<br />
kit. Examining the kit will serve two purposes.<br />
First, the modeler will become familiar<br />
with the kit contents, and second;<br />
he will be able to determine that all has<br />
been supplied as listed on the enclosed<br />
List of Parts sheet. It is also suggested<br />
that all small fittings and hardware be<br />
sorted into labeled parts boxes or compartments<br />
to avoid loss during the building<br />
process. It’s surprising how familiar<br />
the modeler can become with the kit requirements<br />
by just handling the parts!<br />
Important: If you are planning to mount<br />
sails, read the Sail Option section now so<br />
you’ll be prepared for that final stage.<br />
SAIL OPTION<br />
If you are planning to rig sails on the<br />
model, preparation must be made early<br />
on. Additional blocks will be required for<br />
the bunt lines. Belaying plans should be<br />
layed out for leech lines, stay-sails and jib<br />
sheets. As will be mentioned in the two<br />
sections on rigging, the spares will be<br />
used up and some shifting of the belaying<br />
points may be required. The rigging<br />
of the square sail clews and sheets will<br />
also have to be done as the sails are bent.<br />
Study of the books listed in the bibliography<br />
will aid in building accuracy.<br />
Preparing the Sails: Using the Rigging<br />
Plans as a guide, make paper patterns of<br />
the sails first to be sure that your final<br />
sails will fit properly (see also figures<br />
73a, 73b, 81a and 81c). Also be certain<br />
that the spars are set at their raised position<br />
as shown on the plans. With the patterns<br />
established, you can cut oversized<br />
pieces of cotton balloon cloth. These<br />
should be tinted with wood stain. Min-<br />
Wax “Driftwood” is a good choice, but<br />
stay away from stains with any red in<br />
them, such as mahogany, maple or walnut.<br />
The stained cloth can then be sized<br />
with clear lacquer and ironed flat. Next,<br />
draw panel lines on the sails. Hemming<br />
can be created simply by folding and gluing<br />
the edges. (While the pencil lines will<br />
define the sail structure, stitching the<br />
panel lines and the hems will add more<br />
detail in this scale.)<br />
There are many approaches to making<br />
sails and they have been well described<br />
in various publications. Your choice of<br />
method may be determined by the tools<br />
you have on hand.<br />
WHAT YOU’LL NEED<br />
TO START CONSTRUCTION<br />
The following tools and supplies are recommended<br />
for the construction process.<br />
Modelers who have built before may<br />
have their own favorites.<br />
A. Knives:<br />
1. Set of hobby knives with a quantity<br />
of #ll blades and square and skew<br />
chisel blades<br />
2. Box of single edge razor blades<br />
B. Files:<br />
1. Set of medium needle files<br />
2. Combination medium/coarse<br />
& round/flat rasp<br />
C. Saws:<br />
Razor saw set<br />
D. Clamps:<br />
1. 6 Small C-clamps<br />
2. 12 Wooden, spring clothespins<br />
E. Sandpaper:<br />
Assortment of grits from 100 to 240<br />
F. Boring Tools:<br />
1. Set of miniature drills, sizes 61-80<br />
2. A pin vise<br />
3. Set of miniature reamers<br />
G. Miscellaneous:<br />
1. Small hammer<br />
2. Tweezers<br />
3. Small fine scissors<br />
4. Miniature pliers<br />
a. round nose<br />
b. square<br />
c. diagonal cutters<br />
d. tapered, half-round<br />
5. 1/2” or 3/4” masking tape<br />
H. Finishing:<br />
1. Brushes<br />
a. fine with round and square ends<br />
b. medium with round<br />
and square ends<br />
I. Supplies:<br />
(will be covered in detail in “Finishing<br />
the Model” section and throughout<br />
instructions)<br />
1. Paint<br />
2. Wood stains<br />
3. White glue<br />
4. Super glue<br />
5. Glazes and stains<br />
Note: Miniature power tools such as<br />
drills, sanders and scroll saws will speed<br />
up some work, but are not necessary to<br />
construct this kit.