Sharpie Schooner by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32
I choose the Sharpie Schooner by Midwest for my second build (their Chesapeake Bay Flattie was my first build). I've seen several beautiful builds on here, especially the log from hopeful: Sharpie Schooner by hopeful, and I'm hoping to add some of their flair to my build. Upon opening the box I sadly noticed that almost all of the blocks and cleats were plastic so I ordered new ones (along with some deadeyes and rope) from the Syren Ship Model Company (I really wasn't pleased with the thread on
Accomplished some work on the foremast sail. Attached the mast hoops, boom and gaff to the foremast:
Next I added parrels to both the boom and gaff(on my next build I need to really practice knots and learn the correct knots for the correct location. Does anyone have a recommendation for a beginner to learn knots and rigging?):
And finally the metalwork to the top of the mast:
Now to move on to the main sail.
