Manual Mantua set 776 Boatkits HMS Victory
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Assembly Instructions: Victory Art. 776
Mantua Model Group August 2001 Page 4
TOOLS FOR THE JOB
Each individual may have their own idea about how many, or what type of tool to use and what to use
them for. We have set out below some general advice on modelling tools and their uses for your
consideration. These are just some of the tools available. Please ask your supplier for details.
Craft Knives. There are a number of sizes available, the larger handle being the most useful. There are
many blades available from straight edge to curved and chisel ends, together with saw blades, etc.
Plank Benders. There are two main types: i) plier-type strip bender for forming dry planks (used in most
applications) Mantua Model Art.8151 is ideal for this purpose; ii) wheel-type bender - Mantua Model Art.
8150 - suitable for bending wet planks.
Strip Clamp. Mantua Model Art.8155 is a quick release clamp for holding strips whilst you trim them.
This also doubles as a hull clamp allowing you to work with both hands on intricate work. To clamp other
parts it is useful to have an assortment of pins, small nails and staples and of course a small pin hammer
available.
Pin Pusher. Mantua Model Art.8175 is spring-loaded. A pin is inserted headfirst into the barrel then the
tool is used to punch the pin into the wood, removing the need to hammer pins in delicate places.
Balsa Plane. Mantua Model Art.8170 is a small plane with a razor-type blade, able to be set for fine cuts.
Scraper. Mantua Model Art.8290 contains a razor-type blade used for finishing flat surfaces.
Sanding Stick. Mantua Model Art.8303 is a small plastic spring-loaded stick with a tapered end that
takes a thin sanding belt, for sanding in tight places.
Sandpaper. The finishing of the wooden surfaces is done with sandpaper and emery-paper, Coarse,
medium and fine grain (80, 120, 240-grain) are needed. The paper can be used with a wooden sanding
block, or glued to a piece of flat plywood shaped like a file.
Razor Saw. Various grades of miniature saw blades with a fine cut are available. They are usually
tenon-backed and can be obtained in sets to include handle, mitre box, or blade only. Mantua Model
provides three grades of saw: Art.8286, Art.8287 and Art.8288.
Pin Vice. Mantua Model Art.8298 is a tool that resembles a jeweller's screwdriver and acts as a miniature
twist drill, with collets of varying size which can take the smallest drill bit.
Electric drill. A miniature portable drill is perfect for drilling holes up to 3 mm in diameter and for
finishing parts with different profile cutters. Wider holes will be cut with a hand drill or with a round file.
Lathe. Masts and spars require tapering. This can be done with a hobby plane, by using an electric drill
and sandpaper or, ideally, using a hobby lathe. Mantua Model Art.8160 is a 12 volt miniature lathe ideal
for shaping masts, yards and spars, as well as for producing other turned fittings.
Pliers. Small and medium-sized tweezers help to handle the small parts and to make the small knots on
the riggings. Round-nosed pliers are used to bend metal wires and profiles. Cutting nippers will cut rope
and brass wires exactly. For cutting photo-etched brass sheets and thin ply-wood a pair of strong
scissors or tin-snips are recommended.
Measuring equipment. Steel rules of various length, an adjustable square, a vernier guage or good
calipers will all help to check the dimensions of the various parts
Glue. Two types of glue are required: a white quick resin such as PVC wood glue or aliphatic resin; and
instant glue (cyanoacrylate or ‘super-glue’). Use small drops of glue and clamp items for the best result.
Painting. For finishing, cleaning, varnishing and painting, we need a number of paintbrushes, small (n.0
or 1), and medium size (n.4 or 5). Paints and varnishes should be matt or satin and definitely not gloss.
Mantua Model sanding sealer Art.4401714 Is ideal for coating decks and other wooden parts. Use
acrylic enamel paints ideally applied with an airbrush, or with a good quality sable brush.
Lighting. Strong natural light is best, but a portable electric desk light of the ‘Anglepoise’ type is also
useful. A light containing a magnifying glass is ideal for working with small parts.
Work surface. The location is not important in itself, as a specialized hobby corner or kitchen table is
commonly used. A piece of block-board or kitchen work surface on a table is ideal as a portable
workbench. A small shooting board is useful to hold small pieces of timber when shaping or cutting them
to size. A small mitre box is valuable when making small mitred joints around gratings or similar boxed
items. Scrap timber is useful as protective backing when cutting or drilling parts.
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