Snow Posted March 10, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 10, 2019 Hi guys an gals Just a question i have all my sails ready 21 of them and they are pre rigged . I have done all the standard rigging. Question is could i put on all my sails before doing the shrouds and ratlines. thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted March 10, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 10, 2019 In short, no. Having the sails in place would greatly complicate attaching the shrouds, and ratlines, due to limiting the space near the masts, and risk snapping off or breaking the yards. mtaylor, davyboy and pontiachedmark 3 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted March 12, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Well..I built my Great Republic differently this time, by rigging each mast with sails down to the upper topsail....leaving off the lower topsail and main course. Knowing that with the yards and sails off I could easily rigg the shrouds and ratlines...THEN add the them. This is the first model I utilized this technique. And it has been greatly successful. Here is an image or two to demonstrate how the shrouds are easily accessible to add. I would add the shrouds before the yards and sails on your build. Edited March 12, 2019 by rwiederrich BANYAN and Keith Black 2 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted March 12, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 12, 2019 I always do all my standing rigging before adding yards and sails. JerseyCity Frankie and mtaylor 2 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted March 12, 2019 Thanks rweiderrich Great looking ship Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted March 13, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 13, 2019 I am in nearly the same situation. However, I have done all my standing rigging and ready for the running. I am having most sails furled and a few set. My question is - in what order should I add the yards & sails - bottom-up, front-back ?? mtaylor 1 Quote ShaunCurrent build: Golden StarPrevious builds: Bounty Jolly boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted March 13, 2019 Mate I've put all my sails on my yards and im going to do all my staysails first then my mainsails I'll start from the bottom and work my way to the top But thats just me Cheers and enjoy Snowy mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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