Masting and Rigging kit (Wood only - No rope or other parts.). This product is in high demand right now. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing. Thank you for your patience!!

Some of the most daunting steps in building a sailing ship model are the masting and rigging.  In fact, this is the most common time that a kit is abandoned.  Well done rigging draws oohs and aahs at every model show.  The purpose of this kit is to teach the novice and intermediate model builder the basics of how to mast and rig a ship.  The subject for this project is a waterline 1:48 scale cross-section of a late eighteenth-century British sloop of war, Swallow 1779.  To keep the size of the model more manageable, only the center portion of the lower yard and the lower part of the topmast are constructed. The overall dimensions of the model are 6.5” x 7.5” x 14”, making it a perfect size for desktop display. The kit teaches the modeler how to make a mast and spar from square stock. You will also learn how to construct and install the channels, chains and top.  The mast will be fitted with pendants, shrouds and ratlines.  Because this is a cross-section model, certain lines, such as the stays, are not discussed. The emphasis is on learning the requisite techniques to improve rigging skills and eliminate the overwhelmed feeling when the masting and rigging is started. This kit contains all of the wood required to construct the model. Everything is laser cut, even the planks for the hull and deck. The top is very detailed. The primary wood is bass-wood, with hardwood mast step and rails. Cherry veneer is included to cover the end bulkheads. No rope, metal, blocks or deadeyes are included. About the Kit To complete the model as described requires a serving machine but if you do not own one you can still construct a very nice model. The other things required are common hand tools, digital caliper, sandpaper and paint. In addition to construction materials, the kit includes a 110 page, fully-illustrated, full color, downloadable monograph.  The monograph can either be printed for easy reference in the shop or viewed on your computer. Downloadable Monograph The kit's downloadable monograph will be sent to you via email after your order has been  placed.  The monograph is in PDF format and requires the ability to view PDFs on your computer.  See the Build Log Still have more questions? Model Ship World has a complete build log at https://www.modelshipworld.com/topic/751-nrg-rigging-kit-by-tlevine- 148/#comment-10038 Please note: This product can only be shipped to US addresses. Our 3rd party shipper does not ship to non-US addresses.  Thank you for understanding.  Canadian customers - please contact our office for shipping information.