Zzzz Posted January 27 Share #1 Posted January 27 I have not seen anything like this rig. I found it in NRG #28 pg. 84. As I have been trying to learn about rigging, I have read a LOT of books on the subject. I do not recall if it was ever mentioned. Looking at the painting, the Topgallants have been lowered. It makes sense to me as it would lower the center of balance. Can anyone point me in the direction of further reading on this? Would this be a common practice? Thanks for any further insight and education! Mike Toole Lancaster, PA Keith Black and paul ron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution popeye2sea Posted January 28 Solution Share #2 Posted January 28 (edited) The photo shows the topmasts and topgallant masts "housed". All of the upper yards are "struck" or sent down. The topsail yards are lowered to the caps. The lower yards are also lowered to reduce weight aloft. The ship is under "bare poles," (no sails) and "scudding" (drifting) before the wind. The ship would be forced into this condition under a heavy gale with high winds and high seas. She may have a sea anchor set out to keep her from getting beam to the waves so she doesn't capsize. Regards, Henry Edited January 28 by popeye2sea mtaylor, davyboy, paul ron and 3 others 6 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted January 31 Share #3 Posted January 31 FYI, to give you some perspective on the kinds of weight your dealing with aloft, the main yard of Constitution weighs in at 5 tons and with the sail add another half ton. Regards, Henry Keith Black, mtaylor, cotrecerf and 2 others 2 3 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz Posted February 11 Author Share #4 Posted February 11 Thanks guys! I don’t think I have ever seen a model rigged that way. I will just have to keep looking! Mike T mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 14 Share #5 Posted February 14 On 2/11/2024 at 5:04 AM, Zzzz said: Thanks guys! I don’t think I have ever seen a model rigged that way. I will just have to keep looking! Mike T Henry's comments are on point. This image surely depicts preparation for sever weather. Broken, or sprung masts were not a fun event and under sail...even less so. Model builders...Unless you are creating a diorama event. tend to depict their models in pristine condition...at the height of the vessels condition. However,....... With that said, you might find a model or two weather rigged in sucha fashion. Good luck. Rob mtaylor 1 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...
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