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Just sometimes, the force is with us! John
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Crossjack yard - generally did not carry a sail?
Jim Lad replied to Landlubber Mike's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Yes, Mike, the main yard would only carry the halliard and (possibly) braces. John -
It's about time that deck planking was started, Danny! Looks really good, mate! John
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Well, a little sawdust has actually been produced. The 'backbone' of the 'Pritt' is about halfway there. It looks a bit odd at the moment with only the after end done and no stem, but I forgot to take my stock of wider timber to the museum with me so I had nothing to use to cut the curved pieces for the forward end - next time. Here's the keel, sternpost and skeg/after deadwood, anyway. John
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For those members whose Australian language skills might be a bit weak, and esky is a portable cooler! By the way, Steve, Orange isn't exactly right on the beach. Where do you plan on sailing that monster? John
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Crossjack yard - generally did not carry a sail?
Jim Lad replied to Landlubber Mike's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Mike, The best way to think of a yard set flying is to think of it as just a stick across the top of the sail to hold it out. That sail would be furled by simply letting go the halliards and dropping the whole lot down on deck. When the sail wasn't set there'd be no evidence of it ever having been there (apart from a sheave for the halliard. John -
Looking for info on look out rings (Moved by moderator)
Jim Lad replied to Joel's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hello, Joel. I see this is your first post, so a warm welcome to MSW. Why not go over to the 'New to the Hobby, or MSW' forum and introduce yourself to the crew? The photo below is a detail from a photo of the half scale whale ship 'Lagoda' at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. It might help you to get an idea of the size of the hoops. John -
Looks really good, mate! That picture in the instruction book is just rubbish. John
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Stupid mouse - I think ultramarine is much tastier than cobalt! Your thimbles on the bobstay look a little over-scale in the photo. At 1:96 you could try rigging to a splice with out the thimble and it would probably look fine - might be worth an experiment, anyway. John
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Very nice start on the wheelhouse, Bob. Sorry I can't help you with the colour. John
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Sorry, Danny. No, I can pretty much guarantee that this model was never at Old Sydney Town. It's been part of the Powerhouse (and its predecessor the Tech Museum) collection since I was a young lad. John
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Crossjack yard - generally did not carry a sail?
Jim Lad replied to Landlubber Mike's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Mike, Note that Chapelle explains that an Improvised main course had been added. It certainly wasn't usual at this period ant the lower yard was used simply to spread the foot of the topsail. Chapelle also describes the improvised yard as being set 'flying' so it would only be there when the sail was set. John -
That's an interesting type of anchor, Piet. John
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She's coming along nicely, Tim - as you say, take your time! John
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Hey, Glen, I somehow missed your resurrection of your log. Good to see you back here, mate! John
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Absolutely delightful (why am I not surprised?) John
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Oliver, The doorway to the companion would be the full size of one side of the hatch, plus there would be a folding or sliding section of the top in order to allow proper access. The photos below may give you a bit of an idea of the way they work. John The 'Stag's' cabin hatchway. I found I don't have a photo of the after end where the door is, but you can see the sliding top section easily. The 'Palmerin' has a slightly more fancy companion, but it's still the same idea. You can see the doors - meeting in the centre - in this view.
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Verrrry nice, mate. Yep, agree with your 'no gloss' principle entirely. John
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It'll be good to follow her as she comes to the correct shape, Tim! John
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That's a very interesting looking 'temporary' stand, mate! John
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No mate, Sydney Town Hall, in George Street, Sydney! John
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Nice, Augie. Now write yourself a note and pin it to your work board - "Don't forget to add the inner sheave assemblies when inner bulwarks faired!" John
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