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CNS80614   Constructo   1/30 Mallorca

TECH NOTES

  The Constructo Mallorca (MY-ORCA) is a 1/30th scale static display model of
a Mediterranean fishing boat.  The kit is designed for easy assembly and
features a carved solid wood hull which just needs minor shaping and sanding to
look good.  The kit also includes a number of cast white metal detail parts
which provide a high degree of realism with minimal effort.

Features:  Carved, solid wood hull - saves lots of building time over plank-
           on-frame kits and makes this kit ideal for beginners.
           Die cut plywood parts for deckhouse and upper hull sides
           Cast white metal detail parts
           Brass tube, rod and strip for railings, antennae, etc.
           Spool of thread for simulating ropes on deck.
           Easy to follow photo-illustrated instructions and full size plans

Includes:  (1) Solid wood hull
           (1) Die cut ply sheet
           (2) Cast metal position lights
        (1) Cast metal ship's wheel
        (1) Cast metal position light
        (3) Cast metal fairleads
        (1) Cast metal 3-blade prop
        (2) Cast metal life belts
        15m of scale "rope" material
        Paper flags for fishing equipment - 3 red, 3 black
        Simple wood stand
        Wood stick stock to make fish crates, holds and other details
        (50) small brass nails

Requires:  Basic building tools: hobby knife, razor saw, sandpaper
           Adhesives: white (elmer's type) glue for wood parts
                      CA for metal parts (epoxy would probably work as well)
           Paint: The built up example on the box has the color scheme
           described below, enamel paints are recommended:

Paint scheme shown on box:
          English (rust) red: underwater part of hull and ice box
          Flat white: deck, cabin roof, upper part of hull, floats, belaying
                      cleats, fairleads, lifebelts,  approach light
          Spring (medium) green: cabin walls, hatches, inside of bulwarks
                      guard rails, port (left) navigation light.
          Orange: Life belt rings
          Bright Red: Starboard (right) navigation light.
          Flat Black: Top of light covers and ice box hinges
          Pearl Grey: Paternoster box (for fishing equipment
          Silver: Handrail, bottom of radio antenna, approach light mast
          Dark Brown: Ship's wheel, float masts, and net pole.
          Varnish: Fish crates and base (stand)

Dimensions:
          Length: 13 3/4" (35cm)    Height: 10 3/4" (26cm)
          Beam (width): 5" (13cm)

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