Statenjacht Utrecht 1746 Model Ship Kit

Historical Context

Luxury yachts have been built since ancient times. Since the 16th century, the Dutch have excelled in this, and their yachts have become the model for luxurious representative ships that all other nations have followed. Their boom was made possible mainly by the wealth from the maritime trade of the then Republic of the Seven Provinces of the United Netherlands (1581 - 1795). These luxury ships served not just wealthy merchants but also for transporting high officials, officers, and representatives of business companies to official meetings or ceremonies. The yachts were designed for cruising rivers, estuaries, or on the sea near the coast. Hull length ranged from 15-21 m. Statenjachts were richly decorated, often referring to the ship's owner, and they provided all the luxuries needed for cruising, including decent accommodation with comfortable beds, kitchen, dining facilities, and heating. The model of the Statenjacht Utrecht is based on plans from 1746 by the designer and naval architect Pieter van Zwijndregt. Originally, this ship was used by representatives of the United East India Company (VOC). Between 1998 and 2003, a replica was built as part of an employment program, and its six-year construction helped about 100 unemployed people learn a craft and enter the labor market. The ship is docked from April to November in Volendam and in winter in Veilinghaven at Van Zijstweg in Utrecht.

Components

The Statenjacht Utrecht model kit includes the following components:

Plastic Parts

• Hull halves
• Various other plastic components

Resin Parts

• Various resin components

Other Components

• CNC Wooden Blocks
• Photo-etched Parts
• Canvas (standard version)
• Set of Standard Flags
• Sticker
• Nails (20x)
• Copper Rings (2x)
• Model Ship Base
• Premium Version Accessories:
  • Metal Cannons (6x)
  • Set of Ropes
  • Set of Sails
  • Wooden Deck
  • A3 Poster
  • Set of Premium Flags

Assembly Instructions

Part 1 - Drilling Holes

Notice: Drill all necessary holes and glue the marked photo-etched parts in these drilled holes during model building.

Legend: Plastic parts, Resin parts, Photo-etched parts, Blocks (see table on page 5).

Mark the holes in both halves of the hull [1, 2]. After gluing the hull and internal bulwark [18, 19] together, drill this hole ⌀ 1 mm.

Mark the holes for the Main lanyard on one half of the hull [1, 2]. After gluing the hull together, drill these holes ⌀ 0.8 mm.

Required for this step: 8x Nails, 5x Holes for Main lanyard, Hole for rope N0.25, Rope N0.25, 2x Holes for rope N0.25.

Drill holes and create an imitation of a block. Mark holes in both halves of the hull [1, 2]. After gluing the hull and internal bulwark [18, 19] together, drill these holes.

Diagram description: Side view, Front view, and Top view illustrating drilling locations for blocks and eyelets.

For all eyelets, drill holes ⌀ 0.6 mm.

Drill 2 holes to create an imitation of a block.

Part 2 - Coloring

Color Guide:

Part 3 - Components Assembly

TF - Transparent foil

Premium version metal gun.

Instructions:

Premium version: Paint areas for skylights and chimneys. Then glue the wooden ship deck. The deck beams [13, 14, 15] need to be reduced by 0.3 mm (the thickness of the wooden deck) so that the height of the bulwarks [18, 19] matches.

Leave the rear deck beam [15] unglued on one side to make it easier to insert the ship deck. Glue parts 20 and 21 before inserting the ship deck. The ship deck does not need to be glued; the bulwarks [18, 19] will hold the deck in place.

On both sides: Press the inner bulwarks [18, 19] firmly against the hull side while gluing. The outer edge of the bulwarks must form a single line.

Premium version: First glue the wooden canopy.

Part F3 is an eyelet for tying the bowsprit [57, 58] with the aid of rope N0.5. From the front view, part F3 must be tilted to the left. Required: 3x Nails.

Diagram description: Bending parts. Front shield sticker. Stringing the rope loop [N0.5] with the clamp and the block on the transom [16, 17] before gluing to the bulwarks, ensuring the block can slide freely. Placing the clamp on the block.

Diagram description: Top view and Side view illustrating rope attachment points.

Cut the anchor rope with a flame or coat it with glue to prevent untangling.

When gluing, insert a rope loop [B0.5].

String part R2 on the bowsprit [57, 58] before gluing it to the model.

Part 4 - Rigging Plans

Diagram description: Shroud, Clove hitch, Lanyard, Pin rail, Square knot, Fore Stay, Fore Prevenstay.

How to make knots:

Small blocks with height 2-3.5 mm. Back side, Front side.

Required: 8x Nails (see page 6).

How to use flags:

1. Iron the flags and impregnate with thin acrylic varnish. Regular hairspray is sufficient.
2. Cut out the flags and glue to the flag rope with superglue.
3. Moisten the flags lightly and shape them.

Caution: Do not use acetone or synthetic varnish!

Required: 8x Nails (see page 6).

Part 5 - Belaying Pins

Belaying pins are used to secure ropes on a ship. This section details their placement and use in the model.

Part 6 - Sails

The Process of Making Sails

In the Premium version, sewn sails are included in the package; you can skip steps 1-6.

1. Impregnate the canvas with liquid starch or diluted dispersion glue.
2. Flatten the canvas and iron it.
3. Redraw the sails on the canvas according to the template (see next page) with a sharp pencil.
4. Stitch the sails along the indicated lines (optional).
5. Cut out with an overlap of 3-4 mm from the edges.
6. Fold the overlaps and stitch them again or seal them with dispersion glue.
7. Sew or use gel super glue a Bolt rope along the perimeter of sails with eyelets ⭕ at the corners and at the rope tie points.
8. Moisten the sails again and adjust them into a convex ⌒ shape, let them dry, and fix them with e.g., acrylic spray (optional).

Diagram description: Bending the edges and sewing or gluing the Bolt rope.

Finished Model

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