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    Not sure of this arrangement. Do the lazyjacks raise the jib up to the outer stay? You have the jib furled to the bowsprit via the downhaul....? Very peculiar rigging...... Rob
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    Glad...the transitional form has found root and *Steamer Rig* is firmly acceptable. My own research, though limited, points to an evolutionary transition from standard sail *types* to what will become standard *steam* types. Smooth sailing. Rob
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    Pat...well researched. I for one appreciate your time and attention to the matter. In my library I have a book called, The Lore Of Ships, edited by Sam Svensson 1966, reprinted in 1998. And it is a wealth of sail rigging plans and lists a significant list of vessel types. Your vessel mimics a two topsail schooner sail plan. Or what is called a modified *Jackass Bark*. It also has a drawing of your exact winch you made. Pretty exhaustive valuum on the subject of rigging and nearly every aspect of ship fittings. Rob
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    Exactly. I'm not finished with them..I still need to add the inner bumper(Yard) and finalize the oars and secure them and the boats properly. Rob
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    Yes Bob...Briefly, back on post #403 or page 14. Almost an after thought...I was gearing up for masting details(Finish them). Thanks for the fine compliment. I really just throw stuff together...but the recognition is very appreciated. Rob
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    I sure hope so...I've had to take 4 days off work and near daily DR appointments. I'm hopeful for sure......but I need all my fingers working to do the fine rigging that is needed coming up. Thanks for the fine condolences and encouragement. Rob
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    Pulling back to see the three masts stepped and finally getting to look more like a clipper. Just couldn't do any more work..with an extremely painful left arm and numb hand. Hope to get back at full speed ahead soon. Rob
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    Well it has been 2 weeks and I am just as miserable. My left arm is painful and my left hand is numb. The DR's say we are making progress. and I should be experiencing some relief. Waiting for that day...... I just couldn't just sit around and whimpering in pain, so I opted to finish up the last additions to the mizzen prior to stepping it in the model. The lower topsail and main course are left off for ease of addition of the shrouds and ratlines...as I've done for the other masts. Here are some pics of todays meager doings.
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    Dan......just finished reviewing your log... and boy oh boy, what a beautiful ship...great job dividing her too. Makes for a great history lesson as well. Rob
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    Well executed. Rob
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    Fantastic work.. Rob
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    Sorry I haven't replied...I hurt my back last week and I'm in serious pain. Been to the Med Doctor and the Chiropractor every other day. I really messed things up. Be back at the DR's again on Monday. I hope to get back to the GR very soon....Just don't have any mobility in my left arm or neck. Clear sailing, everyone and thanks for the likes. Rob
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    Tom....what is ship that in your avatar? Looks like a clipper. Rob
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    Absolutely wonderful work...nice and clean. Will she be fully rigged as well? Rob
  15. rwiederrich
    Beautiful little vessel...and a most wonderful job in presenting her....nice and cleanly done. Rob
  16. rwiederrich
    painstaking detail in the extreme.....words cannot describe the emotions induced by your work.... Breathless...…. Rob
  17. rwiederrich
    Interesting jig to make those straps. Lots of prep work and tooling. Fun. Rob
  18. rwiederrich
    Still have buntlines and their blocks to instal and plenty more stuff to add...but I posted the mizzen on the model.....she's looking like a clipper all right. Rob
  19. rwiederrich
    Spent some time today working on the upper topsail install..lots more work to do but, I'm moving along. Rob
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    Now I've secure the sheets to the sail and am finishing up with rigging details and buntlines. Rob
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    Spent a bit of time today working on the topgallant sail and its rigging. This image I just glued the sail to the yard and am supporting it till it dries. Rob
  22. rwiederrich
    I'm more of a hack then fast....but thanks for the compliment. I've learned what details can be avoided or masked with other detail.... Rob
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    Some more images of the state currently. Hoping to spend more time tomorrow. Rob
  24. rwiederrich
    I also spent some time finishing up the addition of the foot ropes and addition of all the eye bolts for the mizzen main yard(crossjack).
  25. rwiederrich
    Worked a bit on finishing up the royals rigging.

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