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That is a neat story, Kevin - thank you! Just think about the consternation if you had used that photo in the Name That Ship game!!!!

Herewith begins my first extended journey into the esoteric art of developing a set of rigging plans pretty much from scratch. On the MSB forum there is an ongoing project to develop plans and build a prototype of the British brig General Hunter (referred to hereafter as the GH). I have, perhaps naively, agreed to tackle the development of a rigging plan for the model. I enjoy a challenge, and particularly enjoy research and analysis, as well as the whole concept of understanding the masting and rigging of a ship is, to me, highly fascinating, so here I go. What I intend to do, since this is research and development rather than actually building the vessel, is to document my research process and decisions here in the same manner as a build log, but likely with fewer pictures. At least, few that represent the output (or input) of spars on a model. I would like this to be a contributory endeavor - please feel free to interject suggestions, ideas, recommendations, or other critical analysis of the process and results. My goal is a set of plans that is representative of the type of rig that the GH may have carried, realizing that the 100% benchmark is not attainable. I will be drawing heavily on research already conducted by Daves, Winston and several others at MSB, as well as information in a set of unpublished manuscripts by Joshua Humphreys and his son from the Pennsylvania Historical Society (transcription from handwritten ye' Olde English into searchable documents is currently well underway by a team at MSB), and archival information both by the archeological team that is excavating and studying the wreck as well as by others such as Stevens of Parks Canada. At some point, may even be touching on Australia and other regions as well - hint hint!). Upcoming topics include (but are by no means limited to) the following: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Current Knowledge related to the GH Pictorial Analogs and Similar Vessels Dimensions of Masts Dimensions of Yards Furnishing the yards So, pull up a seat, grab some popcorn (I think Sjors was bringing it) and hang on for what could be a fun journey into the Great Lakes and 1812! Best wishes - Wayne

Gorch Foch?

Uncleb - I have done a little searching without any results yet. Will be turning my 2 internet sleuths loose and see what they can turn up for you.

Matti - I just stumbled across your log. Thank you for those pictures from the museum! Your model is looking very, very sharp - will be following this log as you move forward!

Maybe not a destination, but you certainly do have the journey!!!! Thanks for the clarification on the mast caps - they look good, by the way!

NICE!!!!! She keeps getting betterer and betterer - and BIGGER!!!!

Buck - I can only echo what the others have said. What a beauty!!!!

Glad you are enjoying the build - and the cake! Your first steps look really good! Someday I may try one of these...maybe...

I find these to be rather useful, but also danged difficult to control.

Thanks, Dubz! Should be starting back in on the ranger very soon - had this irrational phobia about the hull planking which I am working to overcome

Hello, John, and welcome aboard! Grew up in Connecticut - lived in Groton for many years. Glad to see folks from the old stomping grounds! Ditto what Bob suggested - start a build log when you get a chance. It is a great way to learn from the folks here.

Your Victory is looking really good, Jerry!

Those look good, Andy. One question - and I apologize up front if it is a silly one - most mast caps I have seen in various illustrations had a square hole for the lower mast and round for the top mast. I notice yours are both round. Is this something that was done differently in the 1770 timeframe? Glad to see you back at it - can only imagine the frustration (consternation?) when your drill based lath became a type of visual art!

Wonderful work, wefalk! Happy Birthday!!!!!

Geesh. Youse guys is enuff too cause someone of us to gotta laugh or sumtin. What're ya gonna do when you need to connect that whatsit on the front end to the thingy that hangs from the stick? You guys are certainly more better at reinventerating things than my kids are!

Beautiful work on the pintles. Those arachnids sure are out of practice - may need to send them out for an apprenticeship!

Thanks, Salty. Your numbers for the Ranger match mine. Note the plans and the manual are at different scales in the kit.. my deck was slightly off when matched to the plans. Those perimeter thingies are I think the bulwarks. I like your style!

Bingo, Danny. A grand ole' gal that served well for more than 80 years.

No, sorry, not the Eppleton Hall.

Let's try this one on for size....

Wow - Found the original picture as well! You are correct, Kevin. It is the Stavros S Niarchos in my post. Your turn!

Hmmmm...wonder what else smells funny around here!

Wow! I was just looking at the basic shape and arrangement! Dang! Okay - try this one!

Dang - those are some harsh critics! Probably still upset they aren't going on a cruise, like "some" people...