FIRST MODEL – NEED HELP

They are just representations of the remaining sprue. Nothing to worry about.

Ray

Thanks for a very clear explanation.

One last questions -

D area marked on plans - We do understand that the final piece should be 15 mm (.59 inches) long. But what does the wider area on each end indicate?

Again thanks!

Larry

As far as I can tell, the "X's" refer to the 35' HF whips on the bow and stern of the ship. These can be made by "stretching sprue" into thin wire-like pieces. Check a search of this forum for the proper techniques. You can also use stiff wire, and keep in mind on the actual ship, these arrays are 1ft wide at the base and taper to about 6in at the top.
As for the others, it would appear to be the instructions on how to stretch sprue.

A) Snip off section of sprue
B & C) Slowly rotate section of sprue over low heat until slightly maleable
D) Slowly pull sprue apart, creating a "string" of plastic of the appropriate length.

Hope this helps.

demono69

I believe the plans are telling you to use stretched sprue to make the antennas
that are indicated by "X". The twisting motion is trying to tell you how to stretch the sprue. The wavy pattern, I think indicates a heat source. You take a piece
of sprue (the runners that the parts are attached to) and rotate it with your fingers
above a heat source until it begins to sag. Then, you pull the two ends away from each other and it will stretch just like cheese on a pizza. With a little practice, you can create rods and tapered pieces in almost any size you want to.
Ray