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Thank you both for helping me out! It seems you agreed that the separated pin rail solution is the right one, I just wanted to be sure, thank again! Ok, my doubt was that Underhill doesn't mention the separated pin rail, but he shows the pins aligned with the deadeyes. The question was if it’s ok to use the separated pin rail. Thank you!

Thank you Phil for taking the time to answer my question. I have Masting and rigging from Underhill, it is indeed a great resource, but it shows the general rules and, at least in this case, I think that cannot be applied to the Cutty Sark. Here is the plan from Underhill: All the three halliard are clearly located, but on the Cutty Sark there are no pins in this location. Not in the Revell model, as you can see here from my model: And, most notably, not in Campbell's plans, as can be seen from the image posted in the first post. Only the standing part is indicated, with the eyebolt for the purchase line, but not the "free side" of the line and the respective pin. The only pins available are the one on the shrouds (already busy) and the one on the pin rail.

Ok, sorry, I completely forgot the main braces! They are belayed to the mizzen pin rail. Still, I can’t understand where to belay the mizzen halliard… They are asymmetrical, and the only pin available are the one on the pin rail, can anyone confirm this assumption? Thank you again!

Hello everyone, Do you know what lines are supposed to be belayed on the pin rail of the mizzen mast? I’m referring to this one: Looking at the Campbell’s plans I can only see the spanker outhaul, but it seems strange to have an entire pin rail on both sides just for one line. On the other hand, I can't figure out where to belay the mizzen halliards. Are they supposed to be belayed on the pin rail? If not, do you know where to belay them? I can’t find useful information on Longridge and on Masting and rigging… Thank you for your help!

Thank you again Kirill, and sorry for the delay in answering. I tend not to use models or painting as reference, so I have looked for more picture of real ships in the same condition. Here is a collection of James Craig, Europa and Star of india: As you can see, they all seem to match my model and I’m more and more convinced to present the cutty sark with the thack on the windward. I will further shape the sails, but this configuration appears to be vastly more frequent than the original one. Thank you for helping me to change my mind about it! Lastly a comparison between my Cutty Sark and the Star of India: Not too bad in my opinion, surely better than the previous one!

Thank you, that is good advice, I’ll try it out for sure! No apologies needed, Kirill! It is quite the opposite! Thank you for bringing this point to my attention. I'm still in doubt about what to do... And I'll be glad to read about this topic from others. I'm still not sure about my explanation, and I see many examples on real ship where it seems that you are right. Here is an example from Bark Europa: At 14:19 or at 14:59 she seems to be setted as you suggested, but looking at the flag on the main mast, she seems to be at “C” configuration, with the wind ahead. Here is another video: And at 7:17 it seems to be as I depicted them. But at 34:24, with almost no wind, the tack is clearly being used… I have also made a quick test on my model. The tack for the fore course is on the cathead, but it is really far ahead! It seems weird to me… I’m I missing something? This is the result of a firs quick test: I really need some help to be sure to make the right choice! If anyone knows the answer, please let me know!

Hello everyone! First, sorry for not answering your post for so long, and thank you everyone for the comments and likes. I really appreciate all of them. I’m really happy you find it useful! Thank you! I have been away because I’m again in love with a side project related to steam locomotives…. This time, I tried to make my 3d printed locomotive move! Here is the result: Still a lot to do, but promising I guess! It is at 1:87 scale. But now, let’s get back to the Cutty Sark. I will post updates in the next few days, I need some free time to take some decent pictures. Meanwhile, I would like to address Kirill’s question about the courses. First, thank you, Kirill for pointing it out. I really appreciate this kind of constructive criticism; it makes me think and raises questions, which is part of the never-ending learning process. I have had the same doubt. In order to better understand my point of view, let my use this picture from “Seamanship in the age of sails”: To me, if you are sailing from F to D, the courses need to be set as I depicted them. The wind is still pushing “from behind”. As soon as you move to position C, you have a wind component “pushing against you”, and you must use the tacks to catch the wind (together with braced yardharms). Since with my Cutty Sark I’m trying to represent the point of sail indicated with the letter “D”, I think I get it right, but I would be glad to read opinions from others, more experienced, sails masters. The good news is that, if needed, I can remedy and shape the course with the tack tightened. I just want to be 100% sure about what to do! Thank you all!

Thank you Vladimir!

Okay, thank you again!

Thank you all for your comments and likes! I really appreciate all of them. And please, if you see something wrong, strange or missing, do not hesitate to point it out! Thank you, John, for helping me again, just to be clear: do you mean the pin on the main rail, port and starboard, or the fife rail at the mast foot? I'm tempted for the first answer, but the fife rail seems better for avoiding interference on the walkways... Thank you again!

George, I have somehow missed the finish of your wonderful model. Congratulations on this great achievement! She is really a beauty! How do you feel now after working for so long on her? I've been working on my cutty sark for so many years that she is now part of my weekly routine...

Dear Johann, I've been following this masterpiece in religious silence for a long time, but now, for what is worth from a novice like me, I feel the need to compliments with you on this marvelous work of art. It's really a joy to watch and a great inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

Hello everyone! I'm sorry for the long absence, but finally I have some updates to share: Mizzen mast completed and all sails completed! Yes, finally, even the last mast is completed! There is not so much left to say; the mizzen is similar to the main and foremast... The only thing worth mentioning is that I decided not to mount the Mizzen Staysail and the Main Royal Staysail. The Mizzen Staysail has been sacrificed in order to see the deck better. Without the Mizzen Staysail, it seemed to me a good idea not to mount the Main Royal Staysail too, in order to better balance the appearance of the ship. As for all the other masts, also the mizzen has been trimmed a bit, about 1 centimeter on top. Here are some pictures of mizzen completed: Some details: And here the ship as she is now: And here is a quick test of focus stacking, hoping to get you on board! That’s it for now, still many things to be done, but I finally see the end. Oh, a question for all of you rigging masters: what is the path followed by the course's clewlines? As you can see here they are visible here but the line is interrupted: But they are not present in the main fairleads diagram: Am I supposed to belay them directly to the pin rail port and starboard without passing through the fairlead or should I belay them elsewhere? If so, where? Thank you!

You are doing a wonderful job! A real joy to watch, keep going!

Welcome back!