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  1. Elmina
    I fabricat pieces of main boom not sail. Sorry. On a phone without my glasses
  2. Elmina
    Hello all , I have been dabbling with some running gear. I was able to determine the length of the main boom from the remnants of them main sail. I had a couple pieces of it and fabricated the missing pieces. Not too bad , I have to do some additional blending of the finish but at a glance I think it’s going to look ok . I replaced the main sail sheets , from what I can tell I replaced them to what was originally there. It appears this was typical to all 3 booms . I am looking for opinions or comments to see if I am on the rite track. I have added a few photos , my questions are , should there be rigging in the center where my fingers are pointing in the photo. There is an existing pulley on the boom and a center connection eye on the aft deck ?? Also I have added main boom end lift rigging. I had nothing left of original and decided to rig it from a plan I saw here on this site. Thanks to all and God bless
  3. Elmina
    Good morning. I have been looking at this piece of bronze hardware since I purchased this project. It was with all the proven parts and pieces but to date I have no idea where on this model it would belong. Could it possibly be part of the pond yacht steering??? Can’t wait to see if this puzzle gets solved . Thanks again to all who have been so helpfull
  4. Elmina
    Hello , I am starting to second guess the rat lines on this model. From all the other examples I see the rat lines had less horizontal distance between them. Also most have at least a third verticals shroud line if not more . I am having a hard time keeping them somewhat tight and consistent and now wondering if this model would have originally had them ?
  5. Elmina
    I see they have many choices. Wood , brass etc. I’ll have to determine the best fit for the scale I’m dealing with . Thank you
  6. Elmina
    Hi Keith , the posts stand 1 inch off the deck , the top rail is 1/4 inch , so 1-1/4” total off the deck. Thank you
  7. Elmina
    Thank you that’s a great idea. I thought the small brass nails were odd . I think cleaned up with some belaying pins would make a world of difference. Thanks again
  8. Elmina
    Thank you
  9. Elmina
    Thank you Roger
  10. Elmina
    Hello , can anyone tell me the intended purpose and or how they should be rigged? the horseshoe shaped pieces go around the mast base . There are several small baits with remnants of lines and also some coiled up lines hung from them. I was told they may prevent fire from reaching the masts but really not sure what they are and how I should rig them . Thank you.
  11. Elmina
    I really do appreciate your honesty. I realized as soon I painted that running light it was way too much . I have tried to bring it back to original. Photo attached. I was going to repaint the black tufted leather seats but I guess I should abandon that idea
  12. Elmina
    Thank you very much John. I will get that posted this week
  13. Elmina
    You are correct. I am going to put the port lite back to original and only paint the remainder deck. Thank you
  14. Elmina
    Thank you Keith. I tried to clean up the decks and cabin roofs. I just could not. The paint I am using is very close to original. I am trying to keep things as original as possible but the decks really needed something. I have attached a before and after photo of a cabin roof
  15. Elmina
    Hello all , I’m off and running with the standing rigging on my massive vintage schooner with the name Elmina . I just had to jump in and start tying , please don’t zoom in , I’m new at this and often get comments about the size of my hands. They look more suited for concrete work . I’ve also started painting the decks before I get too far along on rigging. I will soon be thinking about running rigging. I know this isn’t a pond yacht forum but I have gotten great advise on this site. I not so much on the pond yacht forums I’ve visited. can anyone tell me good resources for diagrams , photos etc. I originally thought my model was missing a ships wheel and helm. But I’m now thinking the threaded shaft from the rudder was for some type of mechanisim for the pond yacht steering. Any advice would be helpful. Unfortunately I don’t have a Handel on the pond yacht operation and do not intend to add sails. But I would like it rigged properly. I have a diagram and photos of existing connections etc. I have to refine my diagram , it’s so crude I can not even understand it. I will continue to post photos and questions on this thread. Thanks again to all
  16. Elmina
    Hello everyone. I know I’m all over the board with this project but as I await my rope for rigging my Schrouds I wanted to start asking about the running rigging. I have a free hand sketch of all the existing attachment points on the deck. I will have to refine it before I post It. It is very confusing to look at even for me. And I drew it. But I will start with this question. All 3 booms have remnants of what I believe is called the Main sheet . I have attached photos and also a photo of a similar setup would these have been functional on a pond yacht ? Also what is the eye or pad eye directly beneath the boom ?
  17. Elmina
    Thank you I am working on that.
  18. Elmina
    Thank you , always learning something new from this site
  19. Elmina
    I was wondering if anyone has seen or done this type of wrapping of the lines from the chain plates to lower Deadeye ? it does not appear to be seizing
  20. Elmina
    AHHH FORWARD MOVEMENT
  21. Elmina
    Thank you very much I think for now I will tie it to the bow sprit
  22. Elmina
    That all makes sense , I wish I could see evidence of a connection point on the bow sprit for an inner bobstay . There is no sign of anything being attached to the entire length of the bow sprit . I suppose I could add a small eye on the underside of the sprit. I was just hoping for an AH HA moment where I could see evidence of something. Thanks again Phil
  23. Elmina
    Thank you all so much for brain storming for me . As embarrassing as this is I am so glad to have realized it. The odd length Schrouds I have been struggling with are actually bow sprit Schrouds with remnants of rat lines . This actually helps me and actually gives me the answer as to what the smaller bow connection was for . It also allows me to Rig the mast Schrouds down to the chain bar evenly , and utilize the odd length set of Deadeye to go up to the spreader and top mast. Everything points to that and I have the proper amount of Deadeyes etc . The only mystery left on this leg of my journey is to find out what the smaller upper bow stem connection point , above the bobstay was intended for. Thanks again everyone for brainstorming
  24. Elmina
    Thank you Keith I have already done that and for some odd reason one side is still wat to short. Very puzzeling
  25. Elmina
    Thank you Phil like other mystery’s with this model the Schroud ends are considerably dirffrent lengths i have laid it out and one fall short by inches. I’m kicking myself for not taking more time detangeling and documenting the original mess before I removed anything I have not seen anything in all the photos and books that would explain it. I think I am going to rig the Schrouds coming back to the chain bar and use the 3rd odd length set of deadeyes to head up to the spreaders and top mast Unless someone can solve the uneven schroud mystery. thank you Phil

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