Truss irons

[Barbara]

Can anyone help me with tthe main truss rigging on Charles morgan. Model expo? Thanks

[mtaylor]

You'll need to be a bit more specific I think.   Maybe photo or two along with what info you need.

[bruce d]

2 hours ago, Barbara said:

main truss rigging

Barbara, I wonder if you are referring to the standing rigging? In broad terms, think of this as the rigging that braces the masts. 

[BANYAN]

I think perhaps Barbara may be referring to the 'iron truss' that replaced parrels for the lower yards?  Can you confirm please Barbara?  See below which is an illustration by Harold Underhill in his Masting and Rigging Clippers and the Ocean Transport - Fig. 47.

 

If so, there are some useful photos and illustrations available, but I have yet to find any useful guidance on the dimensions, especially the gap formed by the 'U' part - this gap allowed the upper masts to be struck through the resulting hole created when fitted to the yard.  Some had a single joint/knuckle (hinge), others were double jointed to allow better clearance of the yard. when swung.  As illustrated, they were usually incorporated as part of the lower futtock band.  I do not know what type the 'Morgan' may have been fitted with?

 

cheers

 

Pat

 

 

 

 

 

[Barbara]

Thank you ,I  can not locate the futtock band in the parts ,I have the span collar and hinge, thanks for your help

[Keith Black]

 Barbara, I think that's left up to the modeler to make. See the attached build log post #74.

 

 

Edited April 30, 2022 by Keith Black