{"product_id":"instructions-for-framing-and-fitting-out-the-echo-cross-section","title":"Instructions for framing and fitting out the Echo cross-section model","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn 2012, David Antscherl and Greg Herbert held an in-person workshop on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eframing of a cross-section model for Echo, a sixth-rate ship-rigged sloop built in 1782.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn 2015, David and Greg took the cross-section to another level by publishing a manual describing how to fit out Echo.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor many years, the instruction manuals were sold on the Admiralty Models website. Since the retirement of Admiralty Models, they were no \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003elonger available to the modeling community. David and Greg have graciously given permission to the Nautical Research Guild to republish the manuals.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAbout the Monograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe downloadable 98-page monograph is a combination of the original workshop manual and the fitting-out manual. There have been some minor changes to reflect updated vendors, and a comprehensive table of contents has been added.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTemplates for all the frames and the sheer plan in 1:48 scale are included, as well as a complete scantling list.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLike all of David’s books, the instructions are very detailed, and it is extensively illustrated with sketches and construction photographs.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePhotographs of the completed model, both in-frame and fitted-out are provided.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis PDF format monograph may either be printed for easy reference in the shop or viewed on your computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNo special tools are required to complete the model, but you will need to source several thicknesses of wood.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is an excellent first step into the world of scratch building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDownloadable Monograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe kit's downloadable monograph will be sent to you via We Transfer after your order has been placed.  \u003cstrong\u003eThis is done manually from our office during office hours, so it may take a while - sometimes up to 48 hours.  Please be patient.\u003c\/strong\u003e  The monograph is in PDF format and requires the ability to view PDFs on your computer.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thenrg.org\/help\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to learn more about viewing PDF files\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nauticalresearchguild.wildapricot.org\/help\/pdf\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NRG","offers":[{"title":"Digital Book","offer_id":51597835272324,"sku":"BKP-002-BK","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/1760\/0132\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-06at19.35.29.png?v=1772825740","url":"https:\/\/thenrgstore.org\/products\/instructions-for-framing-and-fitting-out-the-echo-cross-section","provider":"Nautical Research Guild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}