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1 USS CONSTITUTION Build the The world s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat 08

Build the USS STAGE CONSTITUTION Contents PAGE 7 Gun port lids, wooden strips and guns 7

strips and fittings 6 7 Gun port lids, guns and blocks 6 76 The ship s bell, wooden

fittings 7 79 Port quarter gallery and fittings 7 80 Starboard quarter gallery and

Published in the UK by De Agostini UK Ltd, Battersea Studios, 8 Silverthorne Road, London

2 Build the USS STAGE CONSTITUTION Contents PAGE 7 Gun port lids, wooden strips and guns 7 7 Gun port lids, wooden strip and guns 9 7 Gun port lids, guns and brass wire 6 7 Wooden strips and fittings 6 7 Gun port lids, guns and blocks 6 76 The ship s bell, wooden strips and fittings Gun port lids, guns and fittings Wooden strips, gig and fittings 7 79 Port quarter gallery and fittings 7 80 Starboard quarter gallery and fittings 7 Editorial and design by Continuo Creative, 9- North Road, London N7 9DP. Published in the UK by De Agostini UK Ltd, Battersea Studios, 8 Silverthorne Road, London SW8 HE. Published in the USA by De Agostini Publishing USA, Inc., E. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL All rights reserved 07 Warning: Not suitable for children under the age of. This product is not a toy and is not designed or intended for use in play. Items may vary from those shown.

STAGE: 7 Gun port lids, wooden strips and guns. Gun port lids. x x 00mm ramin strip. Carriage. Cannon C.

Repeat this process forward, preparing and fitting pieces of strip between the gun deck gun ports.

7 7D At the bow, you will need to create two lengths to fit, as shown below: one mm long, leaving a mm gap

Glue them in place, then repeat the process on the other side of the hull.

with sandpaper. Cut a length from one of the strips to fit between the two gun ports shown in the next step.

3 STAGE: 7 Gun port lids, wooden strips and guns. Gun port lids. x x 00mm ramin strip. Carriage. Cannon C. Cannon wedge 6. Dummy guns 7. x x 00mm ramin strip 7C Paint the piece white and then glue it in place. Repeat this process forward, preparing and fitting pieces of strip between the gun deck gun ports. When you reach the bow, look at the following step before proceeding. 7 7D At the bow, you will need to create two lengths to fit, as shown below: one mm long, leaving a mm gap forward of it, then another length to the stem. Glue them in place, then repeat the process on the other side of the hull. D 6 mm A 7B The length of the piece 7A Retrieve the x x 00mm ramin strips supplied with Stage, and smooth them with sandpaper. Cut a length from one of the strips to fit between the two gun ports shown in the next step. mm E B of strip should fit between the two aftmost gun deck gun ports, as shown. 7E Take the rudder and hold it up against the stern post, as shown. Mark a line on the rudder where the black section of the hull intersects it. Paint the top section of the rudder, above the marked line, black. 7

7F Cut five 6mm lengths of the F.mm brass rod supplied with Stage 7.

G H 7I Hold the rudder in position at the stern.

drill the holes, then replace the rudder and hinges.

I J 7J Here is how the rudder and hinges should look once in position.

4 7F Cut five 6mm lengths of the F.mm brass rod supplied with Stage 7. 6mm 7G Glue the lengths of brass wire into the hinges on the rudder, as shown. G H 7I Hold the rudder in position at the stern. Place the free hinges onto the hull, and drill holes into the hull through those in the hinges, as shown. You may find it easier to mark where the holes are first, take the rudder away, drill the holes, then replace the rudder and hinges. When you have drilled the holes, fit a nail into each one to secure the hinges. I J 7J Here is how the rudder and hinges should look once in position. 7H Now take the five K hinges supplied with Stage 6, and hook them over the hinge pins fitted in the previous step. 7K This stage is now complete. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 8

STAGE: 7 Gun port lids, wooden strip and guns. Gun port lids. x x 00mm walnut strip.

Dummy guns 7C Now glue the wedges between the cannon and the

D 6 A 7A Prepare the cannon parts from the previous stage and

Paint the carriages and wedges red, and the wheels black, as

The barrels must always be centred in the ports.

5 STAGE: 7 Gun port lids, wooden strip and guns. Gun port lids. x x 00mm walnut strip. Carriage C. Cannon. Cannon wedge 6. Dummy guns 7C Now glue the wedges between the cannon and the carriage. Assemble the second cannon in the same way. D 6 A 7A Prepare the cannon parts from the previous stage and those from this stage. Paint the carriages and wedges red, and the wheels black, as shown. 7D Here you can see how the guns will fit on the deck. The barrels must always be centred in the ports. E B 7B Glue the trunnions of the cannon into the semicircular notches in the carriage. 7E Remove three pairs of gun port lids from the fret. 9

F 7H Take a x x 00mm H ramin strip and cut it to fit along the bottom edge of the

7F Sand the gun port I 7I Cut another length of x lids smooth, and paint them black.

I) to the edge of the three ports (arrowed).

6 F 7H Take a x x 00mm H ramin strip and cut it to fit along the bottom edge of the transom. Paint the strip white, then glue it in place. 7F Sand the gun port I 7I Cut another length of x lids smooth, and paint them black. mm G J x 00mm ramin strip to fit mm above the first, and paint it white. Glue the strip in place. 7J Remove the detailing from the fret received with Stage 6, sand it smooth and paint it white. When the paint is dry, glue the detailing to the transom, from the second strip (Step I) to the edge of the three ports (arrowed). 7G Glue the three pairs to K the transom, positioned so the bottom edge of the lower lids sits 6mm above the bottom edge of the transom. You may find it easier to do this after looking at the following steps. 7K This stage is now complete. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 60

STAGE: 7 Gun port lids, guns and brass wire.

starboard midships ladder, at the points shown.

6 7 7D Place the U-shaped frame over the ladder,

Then begin gluing the other frames into the other

D A 7A Take the brass wire and straighten it out,

7 STAGE: 7 Gun port lids, guns and brass wire. Gun port lids. Carriage base. Carriage. Cannon C. Cannon wedge 6. Dummy guns 7. mm brass wire 7C Drill seven mm holes around the starboard midships ladder, at the points shown. Make sure that they are around mm deep D Place the U-shaped frame over the ladder, gluing the ends into the holes (arrowed). Then begin gluing the other frames into the other holes. D A 7A Take the brass wire and straighten it out, using a wooden block, then smooth its surface with a rough sponge. E 7 7B Cut five 6mm lengths B 0mm of brass wire and one 6mm length, to make into frames. Bend the five 6mm pieces to a curved right angle, and the 6mm length to a U-shape, as shown. mm 7mm 6 7E Once all the frames are in place, make sure the ends all join at the centre of the U-shaped frame and then apply glue to them, as shown.

7F Now cut six lengths of brass wire to fit around F

the grating base and the second mm above that.

7I Glue the trunnions of the 7mm 7G Combine the two

carriages. Make sure the breach ring is uppermost.

8 7F Now cut six lengths of brass wire to fit around F three sides of the framework, the first 7mm above the grating base and the second mm above that. Glue them into place. 7I Glue the trunnions of the 7mm 7G Combine the two parts of the carriage in mm the same way as those before. G cannon onto the recesses in the sides of the carriages. Make sure the breach ring is uppermost. I H J 7J Glue the wedge between the cannon and the carriage. 7H Paint the carriage and K 7K This stage is now complete. wedge, using the same red as before. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 6

STAGE: 7 Wooden strips and fittings. Parts fret. Columns. x x 00mm ramin strip C.

mm deadeyes 7C Glue the smaller collar onto the larger, 6 making sure that the holes are

7D When the stain is dry, glue the mast collar A over the mizzenmast hole.

deck, as shown. D 7A Remove the two mast collars from the parts fret.

9 STAGE: 7 Wooden strips and fittings. Parts fret. Columns. x x 00mm ramin strip C. x x 00mm ramin strip. Pins 6. mm deadeyes 7C Glue the smaller collar onto the larger, 6 making sure that the holes are aligned. Paint the assembly with wood stain when dry. 7D When the stain is dry, glue the mast collar A over the mizzenmast hole. The rectangular section of the collar should be pointing aft, centrally aligned with the deck, as shown. D 7A Remove the two mast collars from the parts fret. E B 7B Smooth the two parts 8mm mmm m 6mm mmm m 6mm mm mm with sandpaper and then stain the edges. 7E Now you will begin making the mizzenmast fife rail. Take the x x 00mm ramin strip and drill nine holes, with a.mm bit, at the points shown in the photo. 6

7F Cut through the strip 8mm F 7G Smooth

8mm 7I Glue the four columns onto the four

7J Glue the four columns onto the gaps in

10 7F Cut through the strip 8mm F 7G Smooth the fife rail, and then round the ends using a file or sanding block. G I after the last hole. 8mm 7I Glue the four columns onto the four pieces cut in the previous step. 7J Glue the four columns onto the gaps in the fife rail, as shown, making sure they do not obstruct the holes in the rail. H J 6mm 7H Cut four 6mm lengths K 7K This stage is now complete. from the x x 00mm ramin strip. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 6

STAGE: 7 Gun port lids, guns and blocks 90 90. Cannon wedge 6. Dummy guns 7.

from the ends, with the curved ends facing out from the centre, as shown.

This measurement may differ slightly on your model, in regards to the height of

mm D A 7A Retrieve the x x 00mm ramin strip from the previous stage and cut two mm

11 STAGE: 7 Gun port lids, guns and blocks Cannon wedge 6. Dummy guns 7. Blocks m 7m. Gun port lids. Carriage base. Carriage. Cannon C 7C Glue the two rails to the fife rail from the previous stage, 7mm in from the ends, with the curved ends facing out from the centre, as shown D Take the x x 00mm ramin strip from the previous stage and cut a mm length from it. File a mm-wide, mm-deep recess across the width of the strip, mm from one end. This measurement may differ slightly on your model, in regards to the height of the rails (see Step H). mm D A 7A Retrieve the x x 00mm ramin strip from the previous stage and cut two mm lengths from it. Drill seven.mm holes in each at the points indicated. 9mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 7B Round off one corner of mm mm mm E 7mm B each piece at the end with the 9mm space. 7E Cut a 7mm length of the brass wire from Stage 7. Drill a hole through the top of the post and glue the wire into the hole, projecting evenly from either side. 6

7F Create a groove on either H side of the post, mm long,

7H Test-fit the posts on the inside of the fife rails, as

If the rails don t fit, or the posts don t sit properly on

other parts. Then paint the tops of the posts white.

12 7F Create a groove on either H side of the post, mm long, starting 6mm from the bottom. 7H Test-fit the posts on the inside of the fife rails, as shown. If the rails don t fit, or the posts don t sit properly on the surface they re resting on, adjust the fit and then glue into place. F I 7I Stain the assembled fife rail the same colour as the other parts. Then paint the tops of the posts white. mm 6mm G 7G Drill a mm hole through the post, at the top and bottom of the mm groove. Repeat Steps D G to make a second post. J 7J Glue the mizzenmast fife rail to the deck, centred over the mizzenmast collar. K 7K This stage is now complete. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 66

STAGE: 76 The ship s bell, wooden strips and fittings.

section. Then apply wood stain to each piece.

previous stage and mark sections on it, each mm in length.

13 STAGE: 76 The ship s bell, wooden strips and fittings. Parts fret. Columns. Pins. Bell C. Double blocks 6. Blocks 7. x x 00mm ramin strip 8. x x 00mm ramin strip 76C Now separate the sections from each other. 8 76D Round the corners on one of the long sides of each section. Then apply wood stain to each piece. D 6 7 A 76A Retrieve a x x 00mm ramin strip from a previous stage and mark sections on it, each mm in length. mm E 76B Drill six evenly spaced B holes in each section, using a.mm bit. 76E When the rails have dried, begin gluing them into place at the positions shown. 67

F I mm mm 8mm mm 76I Glue two mm lengths of x x 00mm

When dry, shape them to match the piece shown, then

76F Glue the next three rails at these points.

G mm mm 76G Now create another eight rails, using a x

76J Drill six holes in each rail, as shown, and 8mm H

Finally, glue the two rails into place at the bow.

either side, starting with the 8mm rail, then going

14 F I mm mm 8mm mm 76I Glue two mm lengths of x x 00mm ramin strip together. When dry, shape them to match the piece shown, then round the corners. Repeat to make a second piece. 76F Glue the next three rails at these points. Then repeat on the starboard side. G mm mm 76G Now create another eight rails, using a x x 00mm ramin strip, to match those shown in the photo. 76J Drill six holes in each rail, as shown, and 8mm H 76H Glue the new rails on then paint with wood stain. Finally, glue the two rails into place at the bow. J K 76K This stage is now complete. either side, starting with the 8mm rail, then going forward with two mm and finally the mm rail, as shown. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 68

STAGE: 77 Gun port lids, guns and fittings.

Carriage base C. Carriage 6. Cannon wedge 7. Cannon 8.

previous step from the rest of the grating.

stage. Assemble the strips in the same way as before.

frame (Stage 6), and mark the openings in the frame

15 STAGE: 77 Gun port lids, guns and fittings. Gun port lids and doors. Deadeyes. Double blocks. Carriage base C. Carriage 6. Cannon wedge 7. Cannon 8. Dummy guns 77C Cut away the section marked in the previous step from the rest of the grating D Sand the grating piece smooth, and shape to fit inside the opening in the frame. D 8 A 77A Recover some grating strips from a previous stage. Assemble the strips in the same way as before. E B 77B Now, hold the grating underneath the beakhead frame (Stage 6), and mark the openings in the frame onto it. 77E Repeat this process to create the other grating sections for the frame. Glue the pieces in place. 69

77F Here is how the beakhead F frame should look with all the

77I Glue the heads onto the beakhead frame, in the positions

77G Retrieve the fret supplied with Stage 6.

G I mm mm H J 77J Here you can see where the beakhead frame

You can test-fit it now, but do not glue it in place just yet.

16 77F Here is how the beakhead F frame should look with all the grating pieces in place. 77I Glue the heads onto the beakhead frame, in the positions shown. Then paint the assembly yellow ochre. 77G Retrieve the fret supplied with Stage 6. Cut the two heads out of it. G I mm mm H J 77J Here you can see where the beakhead frame will fit. You can test-fit it now, but do not glue it in place just yet. Keep it to one side for future use. 77H Smooth the edges of the K two parts with sandpaper. 77K This stage is now complete. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 70

STAGE: 78 Wooden strips, gig and fittings.

corner at the 0mm end of the two 0mm rails.

previous stage, and mark one 67mm length and two 0mm

drill six E mm B mm holes in the two 0mm pieces and in the

17 STAGE: 78 Wooden strips, gig and fittings. x x 00mm sapele strip. x x 00mm ramin strip. Gig C. Brown thread.mm. Gig chainwale 6. Pins 78C Round all four corners of the 67mm rail, and one corner at the 0mm end of the two 0mm rails. 78D Glue six columns, supplied with a previous stage, to 7mm lengths of x x 00mm ramin strip. Glue the columns onto the 67mm rail, then glue the two 0mm rails to it, as shown. 6 D 7mm A 78A Retrieve a x x 00mm ramin strip from a previous stage, and mark one 67mm length and two 0mm lengths on it. 90 0mm 6mm 0mm 67mm 78B Using a.mm bit. drill six E mm B mm holes in the two 0mm pieces and in the 67mm piece. Make sure you position the holes correctly. mm mm m m 0m m m mm m m m 7 0m m 78E Cut a mm length of x x 00mm ramin strip. File a mm-wide, mm-deep recess across the width of the strip, mm from one end.

F 78H Drill a mm hole through H the post, at the top and bottom of the

7mm 78F Cut a 7mm length of I brass wire from Stage 7.

hole, projecting evenly from either side.

If the rails don t fit, or the posts don t sit properly on the surface

Stain the assembled fife rail, then paint the tops of the posts white.

6mm mm 78G Create a groove mm K 78K This stage is now complete.

18 F 78H Drill a mm hole through H the post, at the top and bottom of the mm groove. Repeat Steps E H to make a second post. 7mm 78F Cut a 7mm length of I brass wire from Stage 7. Drill a hole through the top of the post and glue the wire into the hole, projecting evenly from either side. 78I Test-fit the posts on the inside of the fife rails, as shown. If the rails don t fit, or the posts don t sit properly on the surface they re resting on, adjust the fit and then glue them into place. Stain the assembled fife rail, then paint the tops of the posts white. G J 78J Glue the mainmast fife rail over the mainmast hole, as shown. 6mm mm 78G Create a groove mm K 78K This stage is now complete. long on either side of the post, starting 6mm from the bottom. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 7

STAGE: 79 Port quarter gallery and fittings C.

Columns 79C Paint the quarter gallery with the same

79D Paint the window frames and trim white.

Hold the strip in line with the one already on the

19 STAGE: 79 Port quarter gallery and fittings C. Port quarter gallery. mm deadeyes. Columns 79C Paint the quarter gallery with the same black as the hull. Leave to dry. 79D Paint the window frames and trim white. D A 79A This is where the port quarter gallery will fit the hull. 79E Retrieve a length of x 8 x 00mm strip. Hold the strip in line with the one already on the hull, then place the quarter gallery onto it, as shown. Mark the front profile of the gallery onto the strip (dotted lines). B 79B Remove any casting flash or burrs from the quarter gallery. Smooth the inside of it as well, so it will fit flush with the hull. 7 E

79F Cut the section marked in F I 79G Hold the

adjustments to the shaped end as necessary.

leave to dry. the previous step from the strip.

quarter gallery, aligning it with the strips

J K 79K This stage is now Here you can see how they

20 79F Cut the section marked in F I 79G Hold the strip up against the gallery again and make any adjustments to the shaped end as necessary. Cut the strip to fit from the gallery to the edge of the nearest gun port. G 79I Glue the port quarter gallery to the hull and leave to dry. the previous step from the strip. 79J Glue the shaped piece to the front of the quarter gallery, aligning it with the strips forward of it. H 79H Paint the piece white. J K 79K This stage is now Here you can see how they fit together. complete. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 7

STAGE: 80 Starboard quarter gallery and fittings C.

Eyepins 80C Paint the quarter gallery with the same

D A 80A This is where the starboard quarter gallery

80D Paint the window frames and trim white.

21 STAGE: 80 Starboard quarter gallery and fittings C. Starboard quarter gallery. mm blocks. mm deadeyes. Eyepins 80C Paint the quarter gallery with the same black as the hull. Leave to dry. D A 80A This is where the starboard quarter gallery will fit the hull. 80D Paint the window frames and trim white. E 80B Remove any casting flash B or burrs from the quarter gallery. Smooth the inside of it as well, so that it will fit flush with the hull. 7 80E Retrieve a length of x 8 x 00mm strip. Hold the strip in line with the one already on the hull, then place the quarter gallery onto it, as shown. Mark the front profile of the gallery onto the strip.

F 80H Glue the port quarter gallery H to the hull and

80F Cut the section marked in the I G J 80I Paint the

look. 80G Hold the strip up against K 80K This stage is

the gallery again and make any adjustments necessary.

22 F 80H Glue the port quarter gallery H to the hull and leave it to dry. 80F Cut the section marked in the I G J 80I Paint the piece white and previous step from the strip. leave it to dry. Then glue the piece in place. 80J Here is how the starboard quarter gallery should now look. 80G Hold the strip up against K 80K This stage is now complete. the gallery again and make any adjustments necessary. Cut the strip to fit from the gallery to the edge of the nearest gun port. Store any materials that you haven t used, because they will be needed in future stages. 76

USS. Build the CONSTITUTION. The world s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat

USS. Build the CONSTITUTION. The world s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat USS CONSTITUTION Build the The world s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat 04 Build the USS STAGE CONSTITUTION Contents PAGE Wooden strips and a ladder 63 9 Wooden strips and nails 6 30 Wooden strips