Deagostini Sultan Arab Dhow User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Sultan Arab Dhow

Type: User guide

Deagostini Sultan Arab Dhow allows users to build an authentic replica of a traditional Arab Dhow, a type of sailing vessel used for centuries in the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions. Through a series of detailed instructions, the user is guided through each step of the building process, from assembling the hull and deck to rigging the sails and masts.

The kit includes all the necessary materials, including laser-cut wooden parts, metal fittings, and fabric for the sails. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, with plenty of diagrams and photographs to illustrate each step. Whether you are a seasoned model builder or a complete novice, the Deagostini Sultan Arab Dhow provides an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

16 Fitting and placing the loading hatch and bow pillars

16Make the exterior frames 69,70 with the 2x3mm sapele batten and, with the 1.5x1.5mm sapele batten, make the interior frames 71,72 for the

loading hatch. Make the hatchway covers, using 10 1.5x3mm walnut battens, 73. Place an eyebolt 74 with a ring 75 on these covers. With the

3x3 mm sapele batten, make the two bow pillars 76, the beam 77 and fit their lashings 78. Frame the gap on the small central deck with parts 79 and 80.

14 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

1.5x1.5mm

2x3mm

35mm

34mm

31mm

1.5x3mm

3x3mm

77 76

7480

70 0.1mm

3x3mm

29mm

24mm

72mm

27mm

15 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

17 Fitting and placing the central hatchways. Barrel brackets

17Make parts 81,82 and 83 with the 3x3mm sapele

batten to form the two central trapezoid-shaped

hatchways, using the measurements shown in the photo.

With the 1.5x1.5mm walnut batten, make the exterior

ends 84 and 85 and the interiors ends 86,87,88,89,90

and 91 on the central hatchways. With the 1.5x3mm

walnut batten, make the covers 92 on the central

hatchways. Fit the eyebolts 74 with the rings 75 on these

covers. With the same walnut batten, make the two

lengthwise strengtheners 93 and the two transversal

strengtheners 94 on the mainmast bracket. On the upper

end of the bracket, make two 1mm-diameter holes for

the rigging on the main- 95 and mizzenmasts 96. With the

1.5x1.5mm walnut batten, make the three upper frames

97 on the central hatchway and the two lengthwise

strengtheners 98 and the two transversal strengtheners

99 on the mizzen bracket. Paint and varnish six

12mm-diameter barrels 100 and the two 18mm-diameter

basswood barrels 101. With the 2x4mm basswood

batten, make the six brackets 102 for the 12mm-

diameter barrels 100, following the shapes and

measurements indicated in the photo, and fit the

eyebolts 74 in them.

86 84 87

89 82 81 83

90 88

1.5x1.5mm

3x3mm

3x3mm 3x3mm

33mm 25mm 23mm

3x3mm

20mm

92 75 74 92

1.5x3mm

1.5x1.5mm

1.5x3mm

1.5x1.5mm

diam.

1mm

98 99

diam.1mm

101

diam. 18mm

diam. 12mm

100

102

102 diam. 1mm

29mm

2x4mm

16 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

18 Placing the medium-sized barrels

18Place and glue the six brackets 102 made in the previous step on the main deck, forming three groups of two 12mm-diameter barrels 100, each

joined together to the eyebolts 74 by the fine raw thread 103, as shown in the photos. Glue the unit comprising the bow rail table 67 and its

strengtheners 68 made in Step 14 onto the deck.

100

103 103

100

102

100

103

diam.12mm

diam. 12mm

10mm

17 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

19 Fit and place the box, the chest and the small barrels

19With the 2x3mm basswood batten, make the parts 104,105,106,107 and 109, and with the 1.5x1.5mm the parts 108 to form the

box. To make it easy to assemble, provisionally place the 1.5x3mm battens to form gaps between the different blocks (yellow

arrows). With the 1.5x3mm sapele batten, make the parts 110,111,112 and 113 to form the chest, according to the measurements

indicated in the photo.

104

105

106

105 105

104

22mm

26mm 26mm 26mm

2x3mm 2x3mm 2x3mm

107

108

2x3mm

1.5x3mm

109

2x3mm

1.5x1.5mm

110

111

112

111

113

112

1.5x3mm

46mm

44mm

18mm

17mm

18mm

21mm

41mm

18 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

19(cont.) Fit the nails 17, hinges and lock 114 and the two

handles 115. Fit and glue the three 0.8mm-diameter walnut

barrels 116 and the third ladder 64 and 65 made in Step 14.

19 Fit and place the box and the chest, and small barrels (cont.)

115

114

115

diam.1mm

116

115

114 17

114

17 114

115

114

19 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

20(This page and the next page) From the 3mm-diameter sapele rod, cut two 60mm pieces to make and adjust (broken green lines) the

davits 117 to the bow deck. From the 3x3mm sapele battens, cut two 18mm pieces to make the brackets 118. Mount and glue the

arms 120 on the body of the anchor 119 and fit the rope 121, as shown in the photos (yellow arrows). With the 0.8mm-diameter brass wire,

make the five handles 122 for the five buckets 123. Glue two 18mm-diameter barrels on the stern 101 and with the parts 124, 125, 126 and

127 make the stand to fit the four amphoras 128. Make and glue the two coils of rope 129. See the next page.

20 Anchor davits. Fitting the anchor, buckets, large barrels and amphoras

121 118 119

121

117

120

118

119 121

120

18mm

3x3mm

diam. 3mm

121

118

117

121

118

119

120

60mm

0.8mm

122

123

129

122

123 122

123

122

123

20 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

20 Anchor davits. Fitting anchor, buckets, large barrels and amphoras (cont.)

20(cont.) For the instruction to complete this step, see previous

page.

118122

101

123

124

128

126

127

125

129

123

122

123

122

123

128

101

123

122

125

124

127

126

125

126

127

124

3x3mm

1.5x3mm

14mm

21 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

21 Fitting the bowsprit. Support, brackets and bowsprit lashings 21From the 5mm-diameter sapele rod, cut

a 150mm piece to make the bowsprit

130. With a medium-grain sandpaper, sand one

of the ends of the bowsprit to make it conical

in shape. From the 3mm-diameter sapele rod,

cut two 15mm pieces to make the bowsprit

supports 132. Sand down both supports on the

upper part, as shown in the photo (broken

white lines) and make a 1mm-diameter hole in

them to insert the 0.8mm-diameter brass

thread reinforcement 133. Place the bowsprit

support 131, the supports 132 and the

bowsprit 130 on the bow deck and make the

lashings 134 for it.

130 diam. 5mm

150mm

131

133

132

diam. 0.8mm

diam. 1mm

diam. 3mm

15mm

130

132

134

132

131

134

130 132

134

131

132

134 134

131

130

22 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

22 Cleats and reinforcements for the awning beams 22(This page and the

next page) On the

stanchions 38 shown in the

photo (red arrows), make five

1mm-diameter holes in which

to place the cleats 135. Also

place four cleats 135 on the

stern deck and on the short

awning pillars 58 (white

arrows). Carry out these

operations on both the port

and starboard of the ship.

With the 1.5x3mm sapele

batten, make the transversal

curved reinforcements on the

awnings 136, 137 and 138.

Place them in the upper part

of their respective beams 59,

60 and 61, using the

measurements shown in the

photo. To bend the battens,

immerse them in water for a

few hours, then apply heat

either with an iron or

hairdrier or use a

plankbender. With the same

sapele batten, make the three

straight lengthwise

reinforcements on the awning

139 and 140.

135

135 135

diam. 1mm

diam. 1mm diam. 1mm

136

137

140

138

135

124

139

1.5x3mm

38mm

42mm

136

137

140 138

135

139

5mm

8mm

10mm

23 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

22 Cleats and reinforcements for the awning beams (cont.)

22(cont.) For instruction to complete

this step, see previous page.

139

136

137

138

135

124

135

140

139

10mm

8mm

5mm

136 137

138

140

124

139

24 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

23 Fitting the masts

23Cut a 165mm piece from the 4mm-diameter sapele rod to make the mizzenmast 141. Cut two pieces from the 5mm-diameter sapele rod, one

measuring 245mm to make the mainmast 143 and another measuring 28mm to make the auxiliary mast on the mainmast 146. With a medium-

grain sandpaper, sand down one of the ends of the masts 141, 143 to give them a conical shape. With the 2x5mm basswood batten, make the two wide

lugs on the mizzen 142 and the two wide lugs on the mainmast 144 according to the measurements and the shape indicated in the photos. With the

1x4mm basswood batten, cut two 20mm pieces to make the narrow lugs 145 according to the measurements on the mainmast 143. Place all the lugs in

the upper part of the masts and fit the cleats 135. In these masts, make the 1mm-diameter holes (see photos). Fit the masts 141, 143 and 146 in their

respective holes and at the appropriate angle to the deck. Between the masts 143 and 146 make the lashings 147. Continued on next page

14 1 13 5

14 2

14 1

14 2

165mm

2mm

22mm

diam.4mm

diam. 1mm

diam.1mm

diam. 4mm

2x5mm

diam. 0.8mm

3mm

15mm

28mm

245mm

4mm 20mm

14 4

14 5

14 3

143

13 5

14 6

1x4 mm

diam. 5mm

diam. 1mm

diam. 5mm

20mm

14 4

2x5mm

diam. 0.8mm

diam. 1.2mm

diam. 5mm

23 Fitting the masts (cont.)

23(cont.) For instruction to complete this step, see previous page.

25 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

88º

95º

14 7

14 6

14 3

14 5 14 4

14 2

14 1

14 3

14 6 14 7

92º

24 Fitting the canopy, mizzen yard and lateen sail

26 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

24With the help of the fine raw thread

103, fit the stern canopy 148, making a

1mm-diameter hole in each of the ends of the

curved transversal strengtheners 136, 137 and

138 and roll the canopy, as shown in the

photographs. Cut a 210mm piece from the

4mm-diameter sapele rod to make the yard on

the mizzen 149. Sand down both ends, giving

them a conical shape and sew the mizzen

lateen sail 150 to the yard 149 with the thread

103. In the centre of the yard, make two 1mm-

diameter holes to secure it to the mizzenmast

141 with the brown 0.15mm-diameter thread

151 and the trucks 152. With the raw thread

103, rig the mizzen halyard (green arrows) and

the mizzen sheets (blue arrows), tying them all

into their respective cleats 135. Continued on

next page.

148

103 136

103

137

138

103

150

149

148

diam. 1mm

diam.1mm

210mm

diam. 4mm

27 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

24 Fitting the canopy, mizzen yard and lateen sail (cont.)

24(cont.) For instructions to complete this step, see previous page.

149

141

152

135

103

152

149

141

150

151

152

151

103

135

149

150

103

135

150

11mm 11mm

diam. 1mm

10mm

11mm

103

28 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

25 Rigging the mizzen lateen sail

25With the fine raw thread 103, rig the mizzen

sheets (blue arrows) and the mizzen guys (red

arrows), all of which are to be tied into their respective

cleats 135. With the fine brown thread 151, make the

lashings on the mizzen lateen sail on both sides,

according to the measurements indicated in the

photograph. Tie a piece of brown thread 151 to the

block and tackle 153, and on the other end tie it to the

mizzenmast 141 (yellow arrows). With the raw thread

103, make the mizzen rigging (pink arrows), starting

with the block and tackle 153, then passing the thread

103 through the bracket 96 and the block and tackle

153, tying off in the cleat 135 located on the

mizzenmast. To make the side rigging (green arrows),

tie some pieces of brown thread 151 to the block and

tackle 153, and on the other end, tie them to the

mizzenmast 141 (yellow arrows). Start with the block

and tackle 153, then pass the threads 103 through the

other block and tackle 153 tied to the short pillars 58,

and tying off in the cleats 135 on the stern deck.

150

103

135

149

150 141

151

150

151

141

150

153

103

141 141

151

153

103

135

153

151

103

153

103

135 96

135

103 103

103

11mm 11mm 11mm

10mm

29 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

26 Lateen yard and main lateen sail

26Cut a 245mm piece from the 5mm-diameter sapele rod to

form the lower end of the lateen yard 154 on the mainmast.

Sand down one of its ends to give it a conical shape and sand down

the other end into a wedge shape (broken yellow lines) to join it to

the next rod. Cut a 125mm piece from the 4mm-diameter sapele

rod to form the second part of the yard 155. Sand down its two

ends to a wedge shape (broken yellow lines). Cut a 60mm piece

from the 3mm-diameter sapele rod to form the top of the yard 156

and sand down its ends in the same way as for the rod 154. Join the

three rods together, using the measurements shown in the photo,

and lash them together 157. Glue the truss 158 onto the lower end

of the yard 154 and make the truss lashings 159 and the two 1mm-

diameter holes. Sew the mainmast lateen sail 160 to the lateen yards

154, 155 and 156. Place two lengths of 0.15mm-diameter brown

thread 151 next to the trucks 152. Push each thread with its

corresponding truck through each 1mm-diameter hole in the lower

end of the lateen yard 154.

156

157

156

154

159

158

154

103

152

155

158

154 160

156 160

158

154

152

151

152

160

158

159

155

154

157

155

154

60mm

diam. 3mm

diam. 4mm

diam. 5mm

125mm

20mm

388mm

20mm

35mm

diam.

1mm

diam. 4mm

diam. 5mm

diam. 3mm

22 mm

22mm

245 mm

30 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

27 Fitting the lateen sail on the mainmast (1)

27Tie the unit comprising the lateen yard, the truss and the lateen

sail on the mainmast 143, using the fine brown thread 151 and the

trucks 152. With the fine raw thread 103, rig the halyard on the mainmast

(green arrows), starting the rigging with the truss 158 and going through

the hole on the upper end of the mainmast, ending in the cleat 135

located in the lower part of the mast. With the brown thread 151,

make the lashings on the lateen sail of the mainmast, according to the

measurements shown in the photo. Tie a piece of brown thread 151 to

the block and tackle 153 and, on the other end, tie it to the mainmast 143

(yellow arrow). With the raw thread 103, make the rigging on the

mainmast (pink arrows) starting with the block and tackle 153 and passing

the thread through the bracket 95 and again the block and tackle 153 and

ending in the cleat 135. Tie two pieces of brown thread 151 to two

blocks 161 and on their other ends, tie them to the lower end of the yard

154 (black arrows). With the raw thread 103, rig the mainmast sheets

(red arrows) starting with the cleats 135 and going through the blocks 161

and ending in the same cleats 135. Rig the sheet in the lower corner of the

stern of the lateen sail 160 and end in the columns 68 (white arrows).

With this same thread 103, rig the bulwark (blue arrows), starting from

the lower corner of the bow of the lateen sail 160 and going through the

block 161 fitted in the bowsprit 130 and end in the bow beam 77.

160

143

152

158

103

151

160

135

160

103 130

154

161

103

135

103

161

160

161

160

153

151

103

103 135

151

153

103

143

103

158

151

103

11mm 11mm 11mm

103

31 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

28 Fitting the lateen sail on the mainmast (2)

155

143

151

153

103

160

67 74

103

161

103

153

151

28Tie some lengths of fine brown thread 151 to blocks 161, and on

their other ends tie them to the top rod of the lateen yard 155 (green

arrows). With the raw fine thread 103, fit the rigging (blue arrows), starting

with the eyebolt 74 that has been fitted in the long pillar 57 and passing the

thread through the block 161 to end in the same eyebolt 74. To rig the bow

stay (red arrows), tie a length of fine brown thread 151 to the block 153 and,

on the other end, tie it to the mainmast 143 (yellow arrow). With fine brown

thread 151, fit another block 153 to the eyebolt 74 (white arrow). Pass raw

fine thread 103 through both blocks. Fit the rigging to the lateen sail (pink

arrows), using a block and the eyebolts on the bow rail table 67. To rig the

mainmast 143 (violet arrows), tie some lengths of fine brown thread 151 to

the blocks 153 and, on the other ends, tie them to the mainmast 143 (orange

arrows). With raw fine thread 103, make the rigging, having first fitted the

four eyebolts 74 and the blocks 153 in the gunwale covers 43. We

recommend that you look at the photos on the next page.

154

160

103

161

151

143

151

103

153

103

153

155

153

160

103

32 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

28 Fit the lateen sail on the mainmast (3)

28(cont.) For instructions to complete this step, see previous page.

143

153

103

153

151

135

153

135

153

135

153

151

153

103

135

153

151

153

103

153

135

151

103

153

151

153

103

135

153

151

154

33 THE SULTAN DHOW: STEP BY STEP

29 Fitting the ship on the stand

29Place the ship on the stand that you made earlier. Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Sultan Dhow, a typical

two-masted sailing boat with lateen rigging.

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Deagostini Sultan Arab Dhow User guide

Deagostini Sultan Arab Dhow User guide

Deagostini Sultan Arab Dhow User guide

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