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    Next as I progressed it was clear the main fore yard needed to be rigged...so on went the foot ropes and I added the sheets.
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    Just a quick pic of the ship coming along.
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    Next, I had to finish up running the sail control lines down through the top fairleads and down to their pins.
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    Thanks everyone. I spent some time finishing up the fairleads...
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    I've quickly realized that finishing one mast at a time is the method I will employ(On other builds) from here on out..... Once all the running rigging is nicely belayed on their appropriate pins.....this STEP in the build will be behind me. Breaking the build down into far more manageable sections, or (Mini builds) actually makes the build move along faster... IMV. Since each mast has already had their top/topgallant shrouds complete...to spend 3 or 4 of hours finishing the main shrouds/ratlines seams like nothing. I'll easily, off model, add the footropes to the main yard and then rig the final 2 sails. I wish I simply had more time. Rob
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    How in the world do you make those reliefs? Rob
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    I toned down the light a bit so you can see the top fairleads better. Things are progressing..
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    Now on to running some of the sail control lines down through the top fairleads and to the shroud fairleads.
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    Finished up both sides and the futtock ratlines..
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    Spent a bit of time on the ratlines..here is one side finished.
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    Clewing up canvas, at times was done to harmonize the balance of the vessel. To answer your question, it would not be unusual to see topsails clewed up or partially furled. As pointed out, the fore and main course is probably clewed up to slow the vessel down for maneuvering in battle or in preparation for anchoring/towing or in response to weather change. In the case of the latter, the royals would be furled first to eliminate undue stresses on the royal mast. Remember...if you are going to clew up the top sail or royal...lowering the yards themselves would need to be considered as well. An entirely different matter. Rob
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    Fantastic job......for this being your first POB...you have apparently mastered some forming techniques. This will be another fine fishing vessel for your collection. Wonderful work. Enjoying your build. Rob
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    Denise...great job on a difficult set of staircases. Symmetry in reverse can be a real challenge. Very nice job...the entire build is moving along nicely.....Now I'm seeing how eclectic you are in your build likes. You have a wide variety of ship likes....and you do an amazing job with every type and design. I applaud you. Rob
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    No...I used a compass/caliper. Occasionally I will not get everyone spot on...but that isn't a real issue for me....the ratlines are straight. The alligator clips have had their teeth bent inward and flattened so they only clamp. I clamp the deadeye with one and the shrouds with another to hold the line close...then seize off the line in between them. Makes the chore much easier. I'll add the ratlines then finish the rigging for the lower topsail and main course. I'll have around only 12~16 lines going through fairleads at that time. So many additions I will be adding in the fab of the main mast....things I had to add after the thought to the foremast. I'm glad I made my mistakes only on one mast...repairs and additions were not that bad...but if I had to do that on all 3 mounted masts...there would have been trouble in river city. Rob(Thanks everyone for the fine likes and comments)
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    I'm impressed with the entirety of the image...not just your masterful work on the ship..... Rob(I applaud you)
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    I'm not sure what level of reality I'm living in, but your work is the highest quality, and I'm humbled. Just magnificent wood work and joinery. Rob
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    Wonderfully executed Tom...she is an amazing creation...congrats! Rob
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    Pat...the rebuilders could not afford the massive timbers needed...the average main yard for a clipper was around 80+ ft...the Original GR had a 120ft main yard. Plus the GR was the brainchild of Donald McKay..based on some assumptions that were not generally accepted at the time.....so caution was the master of the rigger....so smaller sails were used and since the size of her hull required a tall mast to drive her...the skysail was added to compensate for the loss in mass......(note:) The height of her mainmast was shortened by 25ft as well. But her original sail spread was amazingly significant. Big hull, (4555) tons required an enormous spread of canvas. Her original crew was over 100 able men and 30 ships boys. This was reduced to less then half. Rob
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    Came across this painting by E. J. Pegrum depicting the original sail configuration of the Great Republic PRIOR to her rebuild where she was fitted out with skysails, like most paintings depict her. She had more sails, but actually had a 25% reduction in sail area, after she was rebuilt. Rob
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    Indeed. At this point I can both directions...forward to work on the head rigging and jib stays.....or aft and work on the main mast. Techniques to reduce the tedium of repetitious work(like adding ratlines, or foot ropes/stirrups) are paying off. I hope to knock out the ratlines in one sitting...so I can move to rig the lower top sail. I'm pretty excited with this technique...first time I tried it. Makes mast construction far more easier, when I can build it off the model, with access to all sides so easily. The experience of having to flip this model around on the bench in my little shops requires moving lots of material and tools and it isn't any fun. Rob
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    Pat...did you add sails as well? I'm finding this method quite rewarding...since I don't have to work all the tedium on the model. Just some tedium. Working on the bench were I can rotate the mast is wonderful. Rob
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    From this point.....I will rig the ratlines and add the fairleads.....run the remaining sail control rigging already rigged. Once done, I'll complete the lower topsail and the main course and of course all their rigging. I've not yet decided if I'll rig the backstays or wait until I finish up the main mast run the stays....then the backstays......???? All I know...is that I am nearly finished with the main portion of the foremast proper. A new technique, I'm trying out....finish an entire mast, sails and all..before moving onto the next mast.......mmmmm...Oh boy. Rob
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    A couple of other images of the finished fore mast shrouds.
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    Once each side was finished I completed the job with a fresh coat of paint.
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    I began with 3 per side to establish even stability..then I finished off each side.

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