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Thanks Rich. It was my best choice of many possible options. I agree, it keeps in line with historical evidence. I pondered this solution for some time, knowing a means to belay the jib downhauls was a necessity, but lacking ample photographic evidence, placed me in a precarious situation. I also didn't want to just throw some pin rail on her forecastle, like so many other clippers and call it all good.....no...... I also needed to tackle two separate issues....the pin rail and the stanchion mounting. Note: I still have to rig the bowsprit stirrups and footrope. My next, *tackle* will be the jib Halliards/downhauls to include their double sided sheets. I, think I've arrived at the most accurate means they can be depicted without sails. I will work on that tonight. Rob
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I added the curved bow in rail and the iron rope handrail stanchions. Now I’ll add the bowsprit foot rope and then the jib sail running gear. Rob
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The latest image Mike gave us of Glory taken from a nearby hill...at Enadoline....indicates that a curved bow rail may be the means used for the pins(Missing in that image), but as you pointed out with a much clearer image of her showing her crowded forecastle. There definitely appears to be a line belayed at it. The later images of her being modified for canary service are not clear in this area, but do show the iron stanchions used for the hand ropes that men would use to scurry up her bowsprit to furl and loose her jib sails. These iron stanchions must bolt down to some rail at the bow. the image doesn't indicate that these stanchions were merely bolted against the splash rail. Further, this curved bow rail, from the overhead image, does indicate it is flowing smoothly into the splash rail. That shadow is very misguiding. I think, do to the lack of undeniable, irrefutable, evidence, I am going to fabricate a small curved rail at or close to the location it appears to be in the image. Then place 5 pins and both iron rope stanchions there. Rob
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The curved ledge or rail at the bow in front of the fore stay mountings, could indeed be an elevated bow rail for pins used for the jib stay sail downhauls. The shadow indicates such a rail. Rob
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I think the structure that forms the curve of the splash rail base, could be a bow rail for pins. I need to figure this out. It looks like another mod is in store. Rob
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I have period dry transfers that I will use to redo the stern name and the name boards……just haven’t got to them yet. No…I don’t mind. That will be a whole project in of itself. Was my spelling correct? Rob
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Why not simply cut the wire so it simply terminates at the futtock band and just glue it there? When you glue the wire in the hole of the cross tree, you will have snug secure deadeye to lanyard up to the upper shroud. Then simply paint over the glue joint. In this scale you can get away with that. Rob
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I’ve come to an empass. Normally the downhauls for the jibs would be belayed at a fife rail on the forecastle. However, all my research doesn’t seem to validate that Glory had one on her forecastle. I don’t se any evidence of one………but logic dictates one had to be there…..or something similar. Maybe Rich will add some insight? Rob
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I had the time and I took it. I eliminated 4 regular days sessions. Just that much closer…… Rob
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It amazes me at the extent of rigging I’ve chosen to tackle. Short of any stunsl’ rigging and the shortage of stay and jib sails(which they removed during long stints in port), I’m not sure if I left off any required rigging. I’ll finish off the jib stays and their hallyard and dowhauls tomorrow. Rob
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Adding the forstay. Now that the main yard for the foremast is hung and rigged, I can go ahead and add all the jib stays at this time…..because all of their halliards and downhauls need to belayed aft of the fore mast. No better time to act now then to wait till all the backstays are installed and in the way. Rob
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Now the real work comes….. adding the bunt lines, rigging and belaying them , along with all the other rigging. Need to finish the starboard lift and lower topsail sheet. Rob
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Thanks Nic. That would have worked. I also recall EDT using tissue paper. I just didn’t like how the paper I used, crinkled as it folded around the hull, unlike your straight example on the stays. So I simply “opted out”. Rob
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Pat , good observation. Those chains would most likely be encased in a canvas sleeve. I tried several attempts, but none were acceptable or truly convincing, so I opted to leave the chain virgin. Knowing the issue was an extremely minor one. Rob
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