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Thanks, Keith n Sarah. I will be putting on the yards and running rigging shown in the first picture (the braces etc) as those are used to adjust the yards.
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Following the post on Sarah's log about rigging, I have spent the past couple of days trying to sort out what was what. This first picture is straight from the US Coast Guard historian - color is a tad off, but shows the sails and most of the rigging. The picture below takes the plans provided with the kit and highlights the running rigging that is included with the model. Since it is not provided with sails, there are numerous blocks and details missing. As you can see, many of the lines would belay to a pin rack along the side of the ship. These are not included in the kit nor shown on the plans, although there are some cleats shown along both sides of the ship that could be used. In terms of rigging her with sails, working from the USCG drawing and some judicious analysis of Biddlecombe and Murphy & Jeffers, it is possible to come up with a reasonable method for rigging the sails. Based on the tight confines at this scale, and the myriad other lines involved already, I am opting to not include sails, so plan to stop at the rigging as shown on the plan. This picture gives some idea of the running rigging involved in rigging the sails realistically - hence my taking the "easier" option of bare poles. Have been working on making the gaff for the main mast - have it shaped, sanded, currently making the jaws. WIth any luck, I can give you a photo update tomorrow.
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Excellent work, Popeye - the lobstah look real (confession - my graduate research involved detailed collections and in situ studies of Homarus americanus). Never fear - the green stuff is all native brown alga Fucus vesiculosus.
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Well, there's my problem! I would have figured that out if he had used the color picture!!!
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Thanks, Sjors!
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According to the listing at http://www.bruzelius.info/Nautica/Ships/Fourmast_ships/Northam%281858%29.html, the Northam was rebuilt as a four masted ship in 1877...now to find a good picture to see if it is close!
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Thank you for posting this, David! I am a complete neophyte when it comes to powertools so this is really helpful for me.
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Ouch! Don't feel bad, Sarah - I messed up on the tension for my shrouds and snapped the topmast clean off, with no hope for recovery. Meant unrigging the bowsprit, shrouds (with ratlines), deadeyes, stays, backstays etc. Looks much better in version 2, though! As to the running rigging - I am working on a sketch and should be able to post it later today. A quick way to think of it is that if the line runs through a block it is running rigging meant to be adjusted on a regular basis. Look forward to seeing the canoe!
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I must admit that I am a complete novice (a generous rating for me to be sure) when it comes to CAD software. I have never used one but desire to learn. I just received this offer and am curious on whether anyone has any experience with TurboCAD NEW TurboCAD Deluxe 20 is now shipping! This latest release contains customer driven development as well as new tools and features for greater usability, performance, and compatibility. Now IMSI/Design customers can get the precision 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and photorealistic rendering in TurboCAD Deluxe, plus bonus training, for one incredible price through this exclusive offer. It is offered at 89.99 USD by IMSI/Design http://www.turbocad.com/ Is this a useful program for a novice looking to learn and, eventually, get into redrawing older plans?
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Dang - you really picked a challenging one this time!!!
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Looking good so far, Sarah! I like what you did with the forestay. Very sharp! On the bowsprit - you may want to tighten those chains a tad - they serve as the backup to keep the bowsprit down when the jib sail is set. On the foremast yards - are you going to add the lifts (the rigging from the end of the yard to the mast that the yard hangs on when lowered). The cleats that came in my kit scale to about 18" which is a good size - they look a smidgeon large on the main boom but not adjusting with a bit of judicious sanding and then some black paint. I'll see if I have a good picture of the yard rigging that may help to understand the running versus standing rigging. The rigging plans show very little of the running rigging - best resource for you may be to look at the Biddlecombe or Murphy & Jeffers Spars and Rigging from Nautical Routine, 1849. Both give some great illustrations of the rigging - will try to pull a couple for you as well.
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May be worth looking into RC Anderson's Seventeenth century rigging. Covers through about 1725.
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Thanks, Adam & Jared. Back home today so hope to back at the table tonight!
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Now you've gone and done it, Andy. Popeye is likely to turn it into a scale catapult or lobster bait! You know not to give him sticks to play with...
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Thanks, Pat. Have to take most of this week off for business trip to Indianapolis.
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We're patient, we can wait! The results are definitely worth it!
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That's a very pretty little ship - nice lines, sporting the fake gunports of the mid-1800's?
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She is looking very nice - I like the wood contrasts.
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Waiting and waiting...where have I seen that line before???? Making masts and spars would definitely occupy your downtime shipboard....
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Sarah - Here is a photo of a similar main gaff rig lowered with sails removed showing what happens with the mast rings. The halliard and sheets would all be belayed to appropriate locations on the deck. On the foremast, the topgallant and topsail yards would be lowered down on the lifts with the sails furled onto them. Based on the rigging diagram, the topsail on the mainmast would likely lower onto the gaff rather than furl to the mast itself - a bit odd, but it appears to be "fixed" to the gaff at both ends and haul up/down via the halliard at the peak, rather than having method to furl to the mast. Note the mast hoops for the sail on the topmast for moving up or down. Hope this helps! Coming along quite nicely!!!
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Le Mirage is looking very pretty, Sjors. The bow decorations certainly do make her look fancy! The longboat came out well - nice job on the interior. Don't sweat the planking - looks good when I look at the picture from a short distance!
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Good time to find that, Sjors! Nice recovery. Shall sit back now and enjoy the next scene whilst sipping a green beer in honor of St. Patrick's Day...corned beef and cabbage cooking and the wee folk (actually, both are now much taller than I) are reminding me of their Irish ancestry. Ah, well...another quiet day at the shipyard!
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