Ferrus Manus
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Why only one spanker boom lift? I'm just curious. -
Or, you could split the stay behind the knight and that would solve it.
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Sorry to rain on your parade, here, but i think you have to move the main knighthead as well (to the other side). The instructions show a singular stay on the mizzen top that goes down to the main base. Henry didn't even do this. However, we have the same issue on the main.
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The instructions clearly show the mainstay attaching to the collar around the foremast, which is just large enough to encompass the mast, then continuing down to the bowsprit. At least, that's what the older instructions show. There is no mention whatsoever of the stay splitting far enough away to allow for the halyard as well. Plus, off-center knightheads are the norm for this very reason.
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This is the Golden Hinde under full sail, doing the same thing. And the Susan Constant
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Today, it was time to rig the spritsail yard. First, i rigged the double block lift mechanism, leaving the yard hanging in place. Then, i wrapped the parrel around the bowsprit and through the thimbles to which they were attached. I then tightened the parrel system and belayed it, which pulled the yard back and up to the bowsprit. The next step is to rig the topping lifts and braces, which will determine the tack of the sail. However, as always, there is a bit of historical evidence that will make the decision for me. As of 1607, only the English had developed the technique of doing this: This is the barque Godspeed, circa 1607. The English did this with their spritsails to catch better wind and improve sailing characteristics. No depictions of either Spanish or Dutch galleons ever show them tilting the spritsail in any way. So, the sail will remain level, albeit having a starboard tack.
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Here is the (near) finished spritsail yard, ready to go on the ship.
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Dude, that's almost perfect. I had the idea to "swap" the deck piece and knighthead, and you executed it perfectly.
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That's how i see it. We don't really know much about what the Soleil Royal looked like, so there is a lot of room for creative expression. I may attempt to paint every figure realistically, instead of gold, for example.
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The only reference for this is a model of the William Rex. So, i figured i would do the same thing, but with chain. I also went and got some silkspan, and began with the spritsail. I was a stupid idiot, and touched it right after eating pizza. So, i tried to hide it by feigning battle damage on the spritsail (common in Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom's paintings)
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I would add as many oars as is realistic, if i were you. It's up to you, and i think any number of oars would look perfect.
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@Bill97 Scroll up to the top of the page on my log, then go to the right-hand side. There should be a follow button, with the number "2" next to it. Clicking the button will open a drop-down menu detailing how you would like to receive word of the log's progress. Clicking "follow" at the bottom of the menu will finalize the process.
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I think it needs to be done now, or at least as soon as reasonably achievable. Every step you do, it will be harder to re-do the knighthead. I have procrastinated on stuff before, and regretted it.
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Also, Bill, I can see an error you've committed, that needs to be fixed before the rigging begins. Or, rather, it's the lack of an error that i'm concerned with. Take a look at the forecastle of the ship. The fore knighthead, that block with sheaves directly behind the mainmast, is centered right behind it. Now, no one would ever be expected to know this, and you were just following the directions. However, when it comes time for the rigging, the fore course halyard will foul against the mainstay. The knighthead needs to be moved slightly off-center to avoid this. If i were you, i would do this now instead of later. I will reiterate, your SR is incredible. I just want to save you some major grief in the future.
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I think they look fine as they are. Amazing job on the transom, i can't wait to see it painted!
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Thank you for the kind words. These and others mean a lot to me and motivate me to continually improve my work.
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@Bill97 I think you should give a follow! you certainly will be entertained, and i could certainly use the company. I am waiting for Kirill to get back from his fishing trip. By clicking "follow" at the top of the page, you will get MSW notifications when anything happens on this build log, so you don't have to rely on a 68-year-old memory.
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Of course! Same page, kits from 1500 to 1750.
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Professional amateur, here. When i eventually get the confidence to do a SR, i'd be happy to come within a few light years of yours.
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It isn't shaped like that. Check the blue, white, or gold sprue trees. It looks like that, but the parts fold up into that shape. The newer instructions omit that step, however the part looks sort of like a blooming flower.
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I would play it safe, Bill. The doors look great, and they could serve a practical purpose as an obstacle for any potential enemy boarding parties on the balconies.
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