Freshman Course HMS Pegasus/HMS Fly
This Freshman Course is based on the Swan Class ship by Amati, HMS Pegasus but will also work with the Amati kit HMS Fly. This course consists of 12 chapters and covers the complete construction of the kit including masting and rigging. It is ideal for modelers with some model shipbuilding experience.
No modifications are made to the design of the kit. However, some enhancements are shown as options. The hull planking consists of two layers. This course covers how to apply each of these layers. Copper plating of the hull is also covered.
With this course, the modeler will learn the basics of double planking the hull of the model ship, how to build deck furniture, masts and spars, and how to do three mased rigging. The course teaches many of the basics of model shipbuidling and is a stepping stone to more complex models.
Here is a breakdown of the chapters and what they will cover:
- Chapter 1 - Tools needed, hull framework
- Chapter 2 - Upper deck with deck details
- Chapter 3 - First layer of hull planking
- Chapter 4 - Second layer of planking
- Chapter 5 - Copper Plating
- Chapter 6 - Cannons, forecastle and quarterdeck
- Chapter 7 - Final details
- Chapter 8 - Masts and spars
- Chapter 9 - Standing rigging
- Chapter 10 - Running rigging
- Chapter 11 - Final standing rigging
- Chapter 12 - Final running rigging
The kit must be purchased separately and may be purchased from Online Hobbies.
Refund restrictions apply. Please see our refund page for details.
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ATTENTION NEW CUSTOMERS - Receive our free mini-practicums, Planking Model Ships and Making Sails, when you purchase this course WITH photo CD.
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