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    popeye the sailor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    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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    popeye the sailor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Thanks everyone.
     
    I spent some time finishing up the fairleads...


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    Bob Cleek
    rwiederrich got a reaction from Bob Cleek in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Worked for a bit today finishing up adding the lower topsail.













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    popeye the sailor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Worked for a bit today finishing up adding the lower topsail.













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    Bob Legge
    rwiederrich got a reaction from Bob Legge in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Worked for a bit today finishing up adding the lower topsail.













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    hexnut
    rwiederrich got a reaction from hexnut in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Worked for a bit today finishing up adding the lower topsail.













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    mtaylor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from mtaylor in The Tumblin' Dice by popeye the sailor - Artesania Latina - 1:80 - Mississippi riverboat   
    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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    Piet
    rwiederrich got a reaction from Piet in MS Progress by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:50 scale   
    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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    FrankWouts
    rwiederrich got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD   
    How in the world do you make those reliefs?
     
    Rob
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    popeye the sailor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    I also added the clews to the lower topsail..getting it ready to set .
     
    I'll probably rig the downhauls before I rig the sail...less out of the way, plus I can more easily square the yard for the sail.
    I did all the new work in about 2 hours tonight.
    Gotta run to get some parts for the mantle I made my wife.
     
    Thanks for visiting.
     
    Rob
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    popeye the sailor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    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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    popeye the sailor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Just a quick pic of the ship coming along.

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    hexnut
    rwiederrich got a reaction from hexnut in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    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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    Bob Legge
    rwiederrich got a reaction from Bob Legge in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Thanks everyone.
     
    I spent some time finishing up the fairleads...


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    Bob Cleek
    rwiederrich got a reaction from Bob Cleek in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    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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    Vladimir_Wairoa
    rwiederrich got a reaction from Vladimir_Wairoa in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    I toned down the light a bit so you can see the top fairleads better.
     
    Things are progressing..


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    popeye the sailor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Now on to running some of the sail control lines down through the top fairleads and to the shroud fairleads.




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    popeye the sailor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Finished up both sides and the futtock ratlines..

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    Bob Cleek
    rwiederrich got a reaction from Bob Cleek in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Spent a bit of time on the ratlines..here is one side finished.


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    keelhauled
    rwiederrich got a reaction from keelhauled in question about sail position   
    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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    mtaylor
    rwiederrich got a reaction from mtaylor in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    I also added the clews to the lower topsail..getting it ready to set .
     
    I'll probably rig the downhauls before I rig the sail...less out of the way, plus I can more easily square the yard for the sail.
    I did all the new work in about 2 hours tonight.
    Gotta run to get some parts for the mantle I made my wife.
     
    Thanks for visiting.
     
    Rob
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    hexnut
    rwiederrich got a reaction from hexnut in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Just a quick pic of the ship coming along.

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    Bob Legge
    rwiederrich got a reaction from Bob Legge in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    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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    druxey
    rwiederrich got a reaction from druxey in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    Just a quick pic of the ship coming along.

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    druxey
    rwiederrich got a reaction from druxey in Great Republic 1853 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - four masted extreme clipper   
    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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