Deagostini Santisima Trinidad User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Santisima Trinidad

Type: User guide

Deagostini Santisima Trinidad is a highly detailed, 1:89 scale model of the famous Spanish warship. With its intricate design and numerous parts, it offers a challenging and rewarding building experience for model enthusiasts. The kit includes step-by-step instructions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable assembly process. Once completed, the model will serve as a stunning display piece, capturing the grandeur and beauty of the original ship. Building this model not only provides a creative outlet but also enhances knowledge of naval history and shipbuilding techniques.

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SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Prepare the main topmast (part 74)

according to the plan, using the sapele

dowel that came with Stage 143.

Cut the crosstrees supports (parts 75)

from 2 x 3mm wooden strip. Shape

them and glue to the main topmast in

the area shown. When the glue has

dried, test-fit the mainmast cap onto the

end of the mast (inset).

Your parts

98. Studding sail

booms

P. 0.50mm

brown thread

B. 0.15mm

natural thread

Q. 0.8mm brown

thread

F. 5mm deadeyes

K. 5mm blocks

Tools and equipment

Sandpaper

File

Drill/bits

Tweezers

Glue

Stage 146

Ø 1mm

582

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Tie a double block (D) around the

main topmast with thread (B), above

the crosstrees but hanging through the

hole in the trees in front of the mast.

Glue the crosstrees (part 77) above the

crosstrees supports.

Tie the two double blocks (D) and the

two single blocks (C) to the crosstrees.

583

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Take the mainmast cap (part 72) and

glue the guides (parts 73) to it. Stain

the cap and guides, and when dry, add

the eyebolts (A) and suspend the two

double blocks (D) from those on either

side, as shown.

Create the mainmast cap guides (parts

73) with the 5 x 5mm wooden strip

from Stage 139. Cut two 15mm lengths,

glue them together, then sand them

into a semi-circular shape. File a groove

along the centre of each.

Place the mast cap onto the top of

the mainmast. Pass the topmast down

through the hole in the mast cap until

it rests in the corresponding hole in the

trees of the maintop. Apply glue to all

of the contact points between the masts,

cap and top to secure them.

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SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Secure part 29 to the mast cap guide

with a little drop of glue. Pass the

end of part 29 straight down through

the hole in the trestletrees. Cross

the blocks (D) over and pass them

through the foretop, on the outside of

the trestletrees.

Use 0.8mm thread to create parts 70,

looping them over the mast cap guide

and through the U-shaped guides (this

one should have a D block at the end).

The photo shows how the assembly

should look at this stage. Keep any left-

over material, as it will be used later.

585

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Following the mainmast plan, prepare

the main topgallant mast (part 78) from

the 6mm dowel received with Stage

143. Cut lengths of 2 x 3mm wooden

strip to create the hounds (parts 79).

Glue the supports into place, as well

as the truck (part 80) and the main

topmast cap (part 76). Varnish the mast

when finished.

Attach all of the rigging (B) and the

blocks (C and D) to the main topgallant

mast, as indicated on the plan.

Your parts

Mizzenmast plan

Rigging plan

101. Mizzenmast

103. Cheeks

105. Bibbs

106. Trestletrees

107. Chock

108. Crosstrees

109. Mizzentop

114. Mizzen

topmast

117. Mizzen

topgallant mast

K. 5mm blocks

F. 5mm deadeyes

Tools and equipment

Sandpaper

File

Glue

Brushes/varnish

Knife

Stage 147

101

105, 106, 107,

108, 109

114

117

103

D78

586

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Tie two blocks (C) to the mainmast and

main topmast with thread (B), as shown.

Combine the main topgallant mast

with the topmast. The bottom of the

topgallant mast should fit into the hole

in the crosstrees in front of the topmast,

and the top of the topmast should fit

into the hole in the main topmast cap.

Prepare the four yards of the mainmast,

(81, 91, 96 and 99) following the plan.

587

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Place the main yard (81) onto the

mainmast, at the point shown on the

plan. Take the gooseneck (L) and tie it

around the mast. Tie it tight enough so

that it is secured to the mast, but loose

enough that it retains some movement.

Finish the mainmast yards, attaching

the rigging, blocks, irons, studding sail

booms and slings.

Tie the main topyard (91) to the

topmast, just below the crosstrees.

588

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Place the mainmast into the hole in the

middle of the deck, aft of the foremast,

as shown. This is a temporary fitting,

so don’t glue the masts into place until

instructed to do so.

Tie the main topgallant (96) and main

royal (99) yards to the corresponding

points on the mainmast.

The photo shows how the assembly

should look at this stage. Keep any left-

over material, as it will be used later.

99 91

589

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Prepare the mizzenmast, mizzentop,

mizzen topmast and mizzen topgallant

mast to the stage shown on the right.

Mark a 13mm length onto a 2 x 5mm

strip of African walnut. With a half-

round file, remove a semi-circular

section in the centre of it (inset) until

it matches the curvature of the mast,

as shown. Then shape the outside to

match the inner semi-circular part.

Glue this part, the driver boom saddle

(part 102), to the mizzenmast at the

point shown on the plan.

Your parts

110. Ribs

111. Stanchions

114. Mizzen

topmast

116. Crosstrees

120. Crossjack yard

125. Mizzen

topmast yard

127. Mizzen

topgallant yard

K. 5mm blocks

Tools and equipment

Sandpaper

Knife

Half-round file

Glue

Stage 148

114

125

120

110

127

116

109

104

101

103

114

117

116

13mm

102

111

590

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Pass the end of the gammoning

(part 133) up through the hole cut

in the beakhead grating, up over the

bowsprit, then down through the hole

in the grating on the other side of the

bowsprit. Adjust the position of the

gammoning so that it sits in the slot in

the bowsprit closest to the deck.

Assemble the mizzenmast parts, then

add the fittings to the mast, mizzentop

and crosstrees.

Loop the gammoning back up through

the hole in the grating, then over the

bowsprit and back down. Repeat until

it is looped around five times, then

secure the ends with glue. Next, cut a

length of thread, wrap it around the

middle of the gammoning and secure

the end with glue.

133

591

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Secure the ends of the thread wrapped

around the gammoning with glue, and

cut off the excess.

Cut another length of thread to create

the second gammoning, forward of the

first. Secure the ends after you have

made five turns around the bowsprit

and gratings. Then wrap another length

around the centre of the gammoning.

Position the ship upright, and

support the sides so it remains in that

position. Insert the foremast into the

corresponding hole in the deck, with

the yards on the bow side of the mast.

592

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Glue the mainmast into the hole in the

centre of the deck.

Apply glue to the contact points

between the deck and the mast. Make

sure that the mast remains vertical while

the glue dries.

The photo shows how the assembly

should look at this stage. Keep any left-

over material, as it will be used later.

593

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Prepare the crossjack yard (120) so it

matches the shape shown on the plan.

Cut and glue the yard supports (121)

to the centre of the yard. When the

glue is dry, paint the yard with the same

varnish as the previous yards.

Prepare the mizzen topsail yard (125),

the mizzen topgallant yard (127), the

driver boom (129) and the gaff boom

(131).

Your parts

112. Railing

115. Crosstrees

supports

118. Hounds

121. Yard supports

129. Driver boom

130. Driver boom

jaws

131. Gaff boom

H. 3mm rings

D. 4mm double

blocks

Tools and equipment

Knife

Sandpaper

Glue

Brush/varnish

File

Stage 149

129

131

130

121

120

112, 121

115, 118

131

129

120

125

127

594

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Attach the fittings and rigging to the

driver boom, as well as to the driver

boom jaws (130), the gooseneck (L)

and the parrel beads (I).

Attach all of the rigging and fittings to

the crossjack yard, mizzen topsail yard

and mizzen topgallant yard, as shown

here and on the plan.

Attach all of the fittings to the gaff

boom, according to the plan.

127

125

120

123

130

131

132

595

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Tie the gooseneck (L) of the mizzen

topgallant yard (127) around the

mizzen topgallant mast at the point

indicated on the plan.

The driver boom and gaff boom should

now look like those shown here. Check

them against the plan to make sure they

are correct, then set aside for later use.

Attach the mizzen topsail yard (125)

and the crossjack yard (120) to the

mizzenmast, at the points shown on

the plan.

129

131

127

125

120

596

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

The picture here shows the heights of

the masts when fixed into position.

Test-fit the mizzenmast in position

towards the stern of the ship. Adjust the

fit if necessary, and then glue into place.

The photo shows how the assembly

should look at this stage. Keep any left-

over material, as it will be used later.

597

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Prepare one length of thread to create

the foremast shrouds (134), indicated

in the list in figure A of the rigging plan.

Pass the end of the thread up through

the foretop, between the foremast and

the fore topmast and then back down

through the top. Pull the thread until

both sides are at equal lengths on either

side of the ship. The shrouds should be

positioned behind the yard.

Follow the same process to place all 10

foremast shrouds.

Your parts

191. Spritsail

193. Spritsail topsail

Tools and equipment

Knife

Glue

Tweezers

Stage 150

193

191

134

598

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Loop the end of the first shroud

thread around a 5mm deadeye (F) at

the position shown in figure A on the

rigging plan. Glue the thread above the

deadeye to secure it, and cut away the

excess thread when dry.

To prevent the shrouds from moving,

apply glue to the points where they are

in contact with the mast.

Wrap some 0.1mm thread around the

doubled section of shroud thread above

the deadeye. Apply glue to secure it,

and cut off the excess.

134

599

SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

Follow the diagram in figure A on the

rigging plan to lace up the rest of the

holes in the two deadeyes.

Cut one of the lanyards (parts 135)

and make a knot at one end. Insert the

thread from the back of the deadeye,

through the left-hand hole. Pull the end

until the knot stops against the back of

the deadeye. Feed the thread through

the left-hand hole in the front deadeye

fixed to the chainwale, going in from

the front.

Tie thread around the shroud, just

above the deadeye. Apply a little glue

to secure the thread, and then cut away

the excess.

134

135

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SANTISIMA TRINIDAD: Step by Step ™

When all of the 5mm deadeyes are

fitted, the shrouds should look like this.

Attach the rest of the 5mm deadeyes

to the shrouds, to correspond with the

5mm deadeyes on the chainwales.

The photo shows how the assembly

should look at this stage. Keep any left-

over material, as it will be used later.

Deagostini Santisima Trinidad User guide

Deagostini Santisima Trinidad User guide

Deagostini Santisima Trinidad User guide

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