Kit Review USS Missouri (BB-63) in scale 1:350 by JoyYard

[Bryian]

That’s the Chinese symbol of yin and Yang. It means to come together or join. Hope that helps.

 

[zoly99sask]

I am hoping you can answer a question about the symbols used in the instruction manual. I have been building wooden ships from the 1812 period since 1983, and haven't built a plastic kit since 1970. I just purchased the Joy Yard Montana BB-67, and am a little confused by symbols in the instructions. Can you tell me what the little Yin and Yang symbol means? Or the opposing black and white arrows? And finally the little bottle with the red X in it?

I assume the bottle with the x in it means don't glue this. Perhaps the Yin and Yang symbol means "This sticks into this". But sometimes the Yin and Yang symbol has different part numbers on either side of it, and sometimes it doesn't?

Perhaps these symbols are common knowledge amongst plastic kits. But I am basically new to plastic kits now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi

Page 3 of the manual shows the meanings of all the symbols

 

[tigerdvr]

That means, in effect, there are two or more of the part which will be added to the opposite side.
Example two (four on Montana) shafts. Two on each side of the hull. A part installation on either side of the ship.
I made the jump from wood to plastic after many years also. One caution, use as little glue as necessary.
Enjoy

 

[Jimsky]

I assume the bottle with the x in it means don't glue this. Perhaps the Yin and Yang symbol means "This sticks into this". But sometimes the Yin and Yang symbol has different part numbers on either side of it, and sometimes it doesn't?

You are correct, the little bottle with the red X symbol is - DO NOT glue. Another symbol you are inquiring about is: Part should be on both sides: the board and the starboard. But David is correct, there should be a legend indicating what each symbol means.

 

[John Mitchell]

Yes!! I skipped over it because it was buried in with the usual safety stuff. I was expecting to find it at the end. Thanks!

 

[Davidp]

always do a R.T.F.M.D. first before working on something you have not done before & if in doubt then ask questions.