PREBUILT FULL HULL KIT

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

PREBUILT FULL HULL KIT

ATTENTION! THIS IS KIT IS NOT A TOY AND NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS KIT CONTAINS SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE SWALLOWED. DO NOT LEAVE THE PARTS WHERE CHILDREN AND PETS HAVE ACCESS. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MODEL KIT.

ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES ON ALL MATERIALS! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS.

THIS KIT IS SUITABLE FOR THE EXPERIENCED MODELER AT LEAST 14 YEARS OLD.

4. ship's boat
5. stock anchor (2x) with stocks attached
6. anchor chain (2x) with wire (installation aid and for connecting anchors to chains)
7. two propellor shafts: 2x 1inch/25 mm brass rod (0.02 inches/0.5 mm)
8. two propellors
9. two propellor support beams
10. rudder

REQUIRED TOOLS & SUPPLIES

X-Acto knife
0.024 inch/0.61 mm drill bit (#73) -- for C.S.S Neuse only!
small flat file
tweezers
flush cutter or small scissors
C/A glue (krazy glue); I prefer Zap-A-Gap (green bottle).
toothpicks for applying glue and resin
paper napkins, small rags, Q-tips
painting supplies

They grey paint on the kit is self-etching primer, which makes for good to the metal and resin parts. Acrylic spray paint like Testor's or ModelMaster works well as finish. Once your model has been painted in the desired color scheme, spray it with dull coat for a uniform look.

COLORS

Your guess regarding authenticity is as good or better than is mine. I suggest dark grey for all armor plating and light tan (”faded wood”) for the deck and top of the casemate. The hull below the waterline may have been painted dark red. Many confederate ships may have been painted very dark, making them blend will with the muddy river water. Keep in mind that these coal-powered ships were very grimy, rusty, and sooty. For the anchors, davits and ensign staff I suggest flat black or dark grey.