sheshere Posted July 2, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2019 I'm building Model Shipways Bluenose II kit. I do not find how the main boom is held down at the end supported on the main mast. seems to me there must be something to stretch the attached sail down. The first two masted schooner that I have built. Thanks for help C Marsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted July 2, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 2, 2019 I believe the weight of the boom pretty much keeps the sail taught at that point. Someone with more knowledge than me might be able to add to this or correct me.. mtaylor 1 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheshere Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted July 3, 2019 I thought this might be the case on the prototype ship but the model boom is pretty light compared to the sail. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick01 Posted July 3, 2019 Share #4 Posted July 3, 2019 Have a look at the cutters in https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/category/4-gallery-of-contemporary-models-from-museums-and-private-collections/ page 2 . You'll notice that the boom at the mast is sitting there purely due to weight. If you've a problem with the kit not sitting down properly then maybe a touch of glue where the yoke sits on the mast will solve your problem. Rick mtaylor, Gregory and davyboy 3 Quote Completed builds:- HM Cutter Mermaid. HMS Endeavour's Longboat Topsail Schooner Enterprize Arab Dhow Sultan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted July 3, 2019 Share #5 Posted July 3, 2019 Somewhere, there usedto be a fairly large archive of pictures of the original bluenose. Just can't find it anymore...... jan mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted July 3, 2019 Share #6 Posted July 3, 2019 You will also find that the hoops that hold the sail to the mast will add traction down the length of the mast and also provide points to add a touch of white glue.. Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Poison Posted July 3, 2019 Share #7 Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) I hope this help.. https://suburbanshipmodeler.com/category/bluenose-canadian-schooner/ https://suburbanshipmodeler.com/2017/11/24/main-boom-rigging/ Edited July 3, 2019 by Captain Poison mtaylor 1 Quote Completed.... Charles W. Morgan,Sea Horse,USS Constitution,Virginia 1819,San Fransisco II, AL HMS Bounty 1:48 L'Herminione 1:96 Spanish Frigate,22 cannons 18th C. 1:35 scale.Scratch-built (Hull only) Cutter Cheefull 1806 1:48 (with modifications) Current Project: Orca (This is a 35" replica of the Orca boat from the movie Jaws) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheshere Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted July 3, 2019 Thanks all. I have a plan, A touch of glue if it is needed. Claude Rick01 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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