wq3296 Posted July 20, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 20, 2015 Greetings, Typically, topgallant yards do not use a pendant with a block to which the braces are attached. The braces attach directly to the yardarms, run aft to single blocks attached to the topmast stay, and then down to a fife rail, pin rail, etc., port and starboard. It seems to me that, instead of the one single block for each brace, one double block attached to the topmast stay could be used. Each brace would have a separate sheave so each brace could still be hauled independently. I look forward to hearing your opinions on this matter. wq3296 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted July 20, 2015 Share #2 Posted July 20, 2015 I've never seen a description that uses a double block as opposed to two singles on a span to the stay. Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiloh Posted July 20, 2015 Share #3 Posted July 20, 2015 Chafing at the block? jud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wq3296 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted July 20, 2015 Good enough for me boys - two blocks it is. Thanks wq3296 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted August 24, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 24, 2015 Hi wq; It may be a bit too late to add my thoughts, but here goes: the braces approach the stay from different sides, with an angle between them. The sheaves in a double block are parallel, so the ropes need to approach with no angle between them. Blocks on a span can swing to match whatever angle the brace approaches at. All the best, Mark P wq3296, druxey, hornet and 1 other 4 Quote Previously built models (long ago, aged 18-25ish) POB construction. 32 gun frigate, scratch-built sailing model, Underhill plans. 2 masted topsail schooner, Underhill plans. Started at around that time, but unfinished: 74 gun ship 'Bellona' NMM plans. POB On the drawing board: POF model of Royal Caroline 1749, part-planked with interior details. My own plans, based on Admiralty draughts and archival research. Always on the go: Research into Royal Navy sailing warship design, construction and use, from Tudor times to 1790. Member of NRG, SNR, NRS, SMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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