Pack 07

Cut the brass wire to length to create parts 6.17 (ø0.5 x 3 mm). Using tweezers, glue doors 6.16 and hinges 6.17 to the aft hatch from stage 25, as shown.

This image shows the completed aft hatch.

Cut additional parts 6.17 to length and glue them to all the deckhouse doors shown.

Repeat this procedure for the doors of the poop deckhouse and latrines.

Glue doors 6.23 to the deckhouse from stage 26, and varnish the assembly. Then cut parts 6.17 to length and glue them as shown.

This image shows the completed assembly.

Paint the parts indicated in the image black.

Cut parts 6.32 to 6.35 to length. Drill a hole in each end of part 6.32, then glue one part 6.35 into each hole.

Glue parts 6.27 and 6.28 onto one part 6.26, aligning the holes. Then glue another part 6.28 onto the other part 6.26.

Glue parts 6.31 to 6.34 into the assembly, as shown.

Glue part 6.32 centred on the ring.

Glue the other side of the winch to the assembly.

Test-fit and glue parts 6.29 and 6.30.

You may leave the added parts unpainted or paint them black.

Using the dry-brush technique, highlight the raised details with dark red paint. Repeat steps 7–15 to make a second winch.

Paint parts 6.36 to 6.38 black.

Dry brush the parts with dark red paint.

Cut part 6.39 to length (ø1 x 56 mm). Bend the wire into shape, starting in the middle and following the approximate measurements shown in the image.

Place three eyebolts B as shown.

Cut two parts 6.41 to length (Ø 1 x 10 mm) and bend them into shape as shown in the image.

Adjust the length of eyebolts B. Glue the parts as shown.

Use a round file to enlarge and smooth the hole for the bowsprit mast.

Also enlarge and smooth the hole in part 7.1.

Glue part 7.1 to the bow of the hull.

Sand the frames and reinforcements until all traces of the frame extensions have disappeared.

Watch our video for extra guidance.

Sand the bow area to match the finish shown in the images below. Work carefully and gradually to avoid damaging the structure.

Continue sanding the bow area until the reinforcements follow the curvature of the frames. Sand until you obtain a smooth surface for the planking of the hull.

The image shows the bow after sanding.

The image shows the hull frames after sanding.

Use a half-round file or a curved sanding block to smooth the stern area.

Note that the last frames have flat side surfaces that must remain flat.

The image shows the stern of the hull after sanding.

The image shows the frames after sanding the stern area.

As you continue sanding, slide a wooden strip 7.2 (2 x 5 x 600 mm lime wood) up and down against the hull to identify areas that require additional sanding, as shown.

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Sand two strips 7.2, then soak them in water for approximately 15 minutes.

Bend the wooden strips to match the shape of the hull using a cylindrical object, as shown.

Alternatively, use a soldering iron or a modelling iron to bend the wooden strips to match the curve of the hull.

Test-fit the wooden strip at the stern of the hull, as shown in the images below. Then apply PVA glue to every area where the wooden strip will make contact with the hull framework.

Position the wooden strip flush with the top edge of the frames, leaving an equal amount of excess strip extending beyond each side of the hull. Hold the wooden strip in place with clamps until the glue has dried.

Trim the wooden strip in the middle of frame 31. Repeat this process on the opposite side of the hull.

The image shows the wooden strip in place.

Bend and glue another wooden strip 7.2 to match the curve of the hull, positioning it directly below the previous wooden strip. Trim the wooden strip in the middle of frame 32.

Trim the wooden strips that extend beyond the front of the hull so that their ends are flush with the hull.

This image shows the bow of the hull.

This model is designed with the lower part of the hull left unplanked so that the internal structure remains visible. If you wish to plank the lower part of the hull, refer to the instructions given at the end of this pack before continuing.

If you do not wish to plank the lower part of the hull, continue to follow Step 4.

Position the wooden strips in the stern area as shown in the image.

Continue adding wooden strips until there are 8 rows on each side.

This image shows the stern with the planking in place.

Sand the stern planking to bevel the lower section so that it blends smoothly with the rest of the planking, as shown in the image.

At the stern, sand the angled section and the side of the hull to make the surface smooth and continuous.

Sand the sides of the hull to create an even surface across the planking.

Sand the bow area until the ends of the strips taper to a fine edge.

The image shows the bow of the hull after sanding.

This image shows the same area of the hull from another angle.

This image shows the shape of the different sections in the stern area.

This image shows the profile of the stern area.

Sand the upper edge of the planking until it is level with the frames.

Use a grooving tool to create the grooves on the mahogany strips.

Soak the mahogany strips for the stern in water. Bend them to match the shape of the hull using a cylindrical object or an iron.

This image shows the mahogany strips 7.3 at the bow.

This image shows the mahogany strips 7.3 at the stern.

Smooth the area between the mahogany strips at the stern.

This image shows the stern with the mahogany strips in place.

Remove the parts shown in the image.

Glue parts 7.4 and 7.5 to the front of the hull.

Test-fit parts 7.7 and 7.8. You may need to adjust part 7.7 so that it fits correctly.

Sand the frames and the keel with fine-grit sandpaper. Then apply varnish to the whole structure, except for the hull planking.

Round off the edge of part 7.9 as shown in the image.

Watch our video for extra guidance.

Use a saw or similar tool to create grooves on both sides of part 7.9.

Sand the end of part 7.9 to match the stern of the hull.

Check the fit of part 7.9 at the stern of the hull. Apply varnish to the rudder blade and set it aside.

Cut out the templates from sheet PL-09 (Pack 04).

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This image shows the cut-out templates.

Place template A2 against the hull, from frame 35 towards frame 18, aligning the bottom edge of the template with the last wooden strip of planking. Hold the template in place with clamps or similar.

Align template A1 with template A2, starting at frame 18 and continuing towards the bow. Hold it in place with clamps.

Use an awl to mark the centre of the 19 holes along the upper line on the templates.

Angle the template A1 to align the bottom edge of the template with the last wooden strip of planking. Hold the template in place and use an awl to mark the centre of the four holes, as shown in the image.

Drill ø2 mm holes where marked.

Glue one rivet 7.10 into each hole.

Repeat steps 3–8 using templates B1 and B2 on the other side of the hull.

Cut eight 2 x 5 x 15 mm lime wood strips to make two parts, 7.11, as shown in the image. Shape the parts using the elevation drawing as a reference.

Cut away the mahogany strips where parts 7.11 will be glued. Glue one part 7.11 on each side of the hull.

Cut hinges 7.12 to the required length using cutting pliers.

Attach hinges 7.12 to the rudder blade with nails A, as shown in the image.

Roll the ø1.5 mm brass wire back and forth against a flat sanding block to straighten it.

Cut the ø1.5 mm brass wire to 5 mm in length, then insert pins 7.13 into the hinges.

Check the fit of the hinges 7.12 with the pins 7.13 on the rudder blade.

Cut the hinges 7.12 to the required length and attach the rudder blade to the hull using nails A.

Protect the mahogany strips with masking tape and paint the upper part of the hull black. Take care not to paint the frames.

Once the paint has dried, remove the masking tape to reveal the finish.

You may need to use a fine brush for any necessary touch-ups to achieve a good finish.

This image shows how the stern area of the hull will look once painted.

Mask the lower mahogany strip with masking tape. Then paint the mahogany strip white.

This image shows the bow of the hull once painted.

This image shows the stern of the hull once painted.

The image shows the painted stern area from a different angle.

Assembling the Boats

Transfer the corresponding numbers from the identification sheet 2002-24 onto the parts of the laser-cut board.

Cut out parts 7.14, 7.15 and 7.16.

Sand the parts lightly.

Glue part 7.15 to part 7.14 to start assembling one of the large boats.

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Glue part 7.16 to part 7.14.

Glue parts 7.17–7.23 to complete the structure of the large boat.

Assemble another large boat using the parts shown in the image.

Assemble the medium-sized boat using the parts shown in the image.

Assemble the small-sized boat using the parts shown in the image.

Add parts 7.43 and 7.44 to the large boats. If you wish to darken the boats, you can apply walnut stain.

Insert the large boat into the base 7.45 and glue the ends of the frames to the base.

File the bow and stern of the boats.

Sand the central areas of the boats.

Position a wooden strip 7.50 (1 x 3 x 120 mm lime wood) along the notches on the frames to check its fit. This mark indicates the upper limit of the boat planking. Cut the strip to length and glue it in place.

Glue the wooden strips in place so that they meet at the bow and stern of the boats.

Continue gluing the wooden strips as shown in the image.

Trim the wooden strips to fill the gaps as you progress with the planking.

Continue planking the boats up to the point shown in the image.

Cut the frames along the notches to separate them from their temporary supports.

File or sand the boats on both sides to make the planking even.

Cut parts 7.51 to size (2 x 2 mm mahogany).

Glue parts 7.51 to the bottom of the large boat.

Use a craft knife to reduce the height of the protruding ends of the frames on the two small boats. Refer to the following images before proceeding.

Bevel parts 7.52 and 7.53.

This image shows the two bevelled parts.

Glue parts 7.52 and 7.53 to the corresponding boats.

Apply varnish to the added parts inside the boats.

Cut parts 7.55 to 7.57 to size.

Glue parts 7.56, 7.57 and 7.60 to the small and medium boats, as shown.

Glue parts 7.55, 7.58 and 7.59 (2 x 2 x 19 mm, mahogany) to the large boats, as shown.

Sand parts 7.61 with a fine-grit sanding sponge.

Check the fit of parts 7.61 on the large boats, then apply glue to the contact areas, as shown.

Glue parts 7.61 on the large boats.

Hold part 7.61 in place until the glue dries.

If you wish to leave the boats in their natural wood colour, apply varnish to all the added parts.

Alternatively, you can paint the outside of the hulls white.

If you wish to plank the lower part of the hull, follow the instructions below.

Dampen and bend the mahogany strips (2 x 5 mm, supplied in pack 06) to match the curve of the hull.

Glue one mahogany strip onto the hull. At each point where the mahogany strip crosses a frame, drill a ø0.8 mm hole through the mahogany strip and into the frame. Insert the nail A halfway to hold the mahogany strip in place while the glue dries. Once the glue has dried, cut off the excess nail flush with the mahogany strip.

The nails are optional; if you prefer not to use them, simply glue the strips to each other and to the frames.

Place the mahogany strips end to end along the entire length of the hull.

As you add the mahogany strips, trim their ends to match the angle of the bow, as shown in the image.

This image shows how the mahogany strips are positioned in the stern area.

Cut the mahogany strips to fill the narrower gaps, then glue them. Do not use nails.

File the nail heads until they are level with the surface of the planking.

Sand the entire planking to create a smooth, even surface.

Use different grades of sandpaper to achieve a smooth finish.

A sanding block will help you even out the surface in straighter areas.

This image shows the planking in the stern area.

Apply clear varnish to the entire planking if you wish to keep the natural wood colour. Otherwise, apply clear varnish only to the mahogany planking before painting the upper part of the hull.