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Midwest John Alden Sloop Sailboat Kit
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997

Stock Number
LXFCE4
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74.99
 
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           This is the John Alden Sloop Sailboat kit from Midwest.
   The boat is built on a strongback using a basswood keel and frames which
       self-align to create a hull structure ready for planking. Strips
        are added to create the hull shape. The hull is then removed
          from the strongback and the interior details are added.

FEATURES: Strongback construction to help ease planking installation Foredeck features a club-footed jib that is self-tending Machined brass mail-sail winches and turnbuckles Finely shaped stern and basswood strip planking

INCLUDES: One John Alden Sloop kit One instruction book One hull plan sheet One sail plan sheet One hardware bag One spool of rigging cord One roll of brass wire, for turnbuckle & rigging holders

REQUIRES: Hobby knife (TOWR1010) Tack rag (TESR1654) Small Square (XACR7726) Small files (GYRR1406) Pin vise (HCAR0696) Razor plane (MASR1510) Razor saw (HCAR0241) Thin CA glue (GPMR6002) Medium CA glue (GPMR6008) Aliphatic wood glue (GPMR6160) Straight edge measuring stick (FORR1856)

SPECS: Length: 14-5/16" (364mm) Height: 24½" (622mm) Beam: 4-11/16" (246mm) Scale: ¾"=1' (1:16)

COMMENTS: This is a Level 3 skill kit. Skill level 3 kits are intended for persons having some prior building experience with wood boat kits. Some parts in Skill Level 3 kits require cutting, fitting, shaping and fabricating. NNA 5/08/04 ir/jxs

– If you need more information, use these Midwest resources –
E-mail: customerservice@midwestproducts.com
Web Site: http://www.midwestproducts.com/
Phone: 800-348-3497
 
Postal Address:
Midwest
PO BOX 564
HOBART, IN 46342  

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE MIDWEST JOHN ALDEN SLOOP SAILBOAT STATIC DISPLAY KIT. FEATURES: SKILL LEVEL 3 FOR EXPERENCED MODELERS. BASSWOOD & MAHOGANY PARTS, LAZER CUT FRAMES, MACHINED BRASS TURNBUCKLES, PLAN SHEET & INSTRUCTIONS, ALL FITTINGS AND FASTENERS REQUIRES: BUILDING TOOLS, PAINT, WHITE GLUE, CA GLUE

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