Vic Serafini

On 6/24/2018 at 11:55 AM, Vinnie said:

Hey Fernando...I will be catching up on your Santa Lucia progress soon😁 

Yes I cant wait for my syren blocks to get here to try some out! 

As regards the rope coils I’m glad u like them 😊...basically i just turned some low tack tape upside down (sticky side up) used some tweezers to coil them onto the tape into a shape I was happy with. Once I was happy I got a little bit of wood glue and put some over all the coiled rope. Once it dries it just needs to be peeled off with tweezers and all done! 

 

If u have any more questions let me know...I can send you some pics of the tape I use if you like too 😬

Hi Doc Blake;

I'm building a model of the Fair American also, but having trouble obtaining details on the running rigging for the sails.  DO you intend to put sails on your model?  And if so, what will you use for the details of the running rigging?

Best Regards, Vic

I am putting sails on my model of the Fair American adding details not shown on their edition of the plans.  They also do not give any info on putting on sails, or the running rigging that is necessary for them  I have written to Don Preul at the Naval Academy museum via e-mail and he promised he would help me with some detailed photos of the sails' running rigging, but so far NOTHING.  Several  follow-up e-mails and NO RESPONSE.  So much for help from the Naval Academy Museum.  Is there any other approach to getting any info from the Naval Academy Museum?

So far all I have been able to do is consult 1) Steel's Elements of Mastmaking, Sailmaking and Rigging, 2) Lever's Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor, 3) Nautical Routine; Spars and Rigging, and 4) Dr. Anderson's books.  But most info relates to larger 3-maste ships.

Allan is correct. The model of the FA at the Naval Academy museum is the basis for all existing model plans. I believe the model is still on display, but if not, I'm sure the curator (Don Preul) would be willing to pull it from storage if you decide to visit.

 

Vince McCullough

I am putting sails on my model of the Fair American adding details not shown on their edition of the plans.  They also do not give any info on putting on sails, or the running rigging that is necessary for them  I have written to Don Preul at the Naval Academy museum via e-mail and he promised he would help me with some detailed photos of the sails' running rigging, but so far NOTHING.  Several  follow-up e-mails and NO RESPONSE.  So much for help from the Naval Academy Museum.  Is there any other approach to getting any info from the Naval Academy Museum?

So far all I have been able to do is consult 1) Steel's Elements of Mastmaking, Sailmaking and Rigging, 2) Lever's Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor, 3) Nautical Routine; Spars and Rigging, and 4) Dr. Anderson's books.  But most info relates to larger 3-maste ships.

I see a number of references to the Model Shipways SYREN Practicum, but can't seem to find such a document or video.  I heard that Chuck Passaro is creating one, but again, I can't find it.  I am starting Part 2 of the Syren Instructions and could really use this reference.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Vic