Model Shipways MS2120 Instruction Manual

Model Shipways Kit No. MS2027NEW YORK PILOT BOAT, 1868INSTRUCTION MANUALTechnical Characteri

10STAGE C STAGE D STAGE EMOUNTING THE HULLBefore proceeding with additional work itis best to mount the hull. This step willhelp prevent details from

11FIG. 16 - Taper On Masts & SparsFIG. 17 - Shaping the MastsFIG. 18 - Top of Lower Masts3. Shaping the SparsMain Boom & Two Gaffs: The boom

12STAGE FGENERAL RIGGING INFORMATIONFor this model you will be concerned withsix different basic types of lines: STANDING RIGGING - 1. Shrouds: there

13STAGE GSTAGE HSTANDING RIGGING1. Bowsprit RiggingBegin the standing rigging with thebowsprit. Plan Sheet 2 shows enlargedviews of the rigging and Pl

FIG. 24 - Jib & Fore StaysailHalliards & DownhaulsFIG. 25 - Rope CoilsHalliardHook togetherDownhaulJib stayJib & Forestaysail similarThrea

BIBLIOGRAPHY1. A Dictionary of Sea Terms, Ansted, A., Brown, Son and Ferguson, 1967. A useful collection of general definitions.2. The Ashley Book

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Model Shipways Kit No. 2027PHANTOMNew York Pilot Boat, 1868By George F. Campbell, 1960Updated Instruction Manual By Ben LankfordIncorporating suggest

Brief History Pg 2Introduction/Credits Pg 2Before You Begin Pg 4How to Work With the Plans & Parts Pg 4What You’ll Need to Start Construction Pg 5

4BEFORE YOU BEGINHOW TO WORK WITH THE PLANS & PARTSThe Phantom is an interesting model forbeginner and expert alike. This kit con-tains a solid hu

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO START CONSTRUCTIONwith fine sandpaper. It is also suggestedthat you clean the fittings thoroughly withwarm soapy water before appl

6PAINTING & STAINING STAGE AIt may seem strange to begin an instructionmanual with directions on applying the fin-ishes to the model. Not so! Much

7difficult part, so work slowly and be carefulnot to break off the bulwarks as you carve(see figure 6). After carving, sand the sur-faces smooth.The d

8FIG. 8 - Installing the Keel, Stem & SternpostFIG. 9 - Installing the RudderSTAGE BCOMPLETING THE BASIC HULLSTRUCTURES1. Installing the Keel, Ste

97. Coppering the HullYou have the option of painting the hullbottom a copper color, or installing thecopper included in the kit. If you plan tocopper