Don Quixote Posted January 29, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 29, 2014 I have the U.S. Niagara from Model Shipways and the instructions mention making my own sails, but they don't provide the dimmensions. I'd like to make some furled, and some set. Anyone know the dimmensions or where to get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted January 29, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 29, 2014 That's odd, Maybe Model Expo can help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted January 29, 2014 Hmmmm... Nothing to lose but my dignity. Haven't had that since the divorce. moflea and Landlubber Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted January 29, 2014 Share #4 Posted January 29, 2014 If you only use furled sails you don't need the dimensions. Go to the thread about furled sails and you can see how it can be done. For full sails on the USS Constitution by Model Shipways the plans gave drawings to scale. I am surprised that you did not get them for your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted January 29, 2014 I was surprised too! I'll have to measure the spars from my constitution from constructo. I wonder if I can come up with something close from those. Unless anyone else has made sales for this ship and would care to share:) Thanks much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted January 29, 2014 Share #6 Posted January 29, 2014 I know they have the manual online at Model Expo but not the plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted January 29, 2014 Also I contacted model-expo to see if they have plans and was told their support person retired and they won't be replacing him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted January 29, 2014 Share #8 Posted January 29, 2014 Wow, no good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 30, 2014 Share #9 Posted January 30, 2014 Take a look in here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-rigging-and-sails.php Particularly the article by John Tilley. It might be some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyCity Frankie Posted January 30, 2014 Share #10 Posted January 30, 2014 Your in luck in that the Niagara has tons of photos of her available on the web. Her real world present day crew are VERY professional and their dedication to period authenticity ensures the sail spar and rig configurations are period correct. The ship has a reputation within the tall ship community for maintaining a higher level of seamanship than most other tall ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted January 30, 2014 MTaylor, that whole document is fascinating! I'm going for it. If I'm successful I'll post my plans. I gotta warn ya' This will only be my third build, and I tend to bite off more than I can chew. Must be 'cuz I'm a chef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted January 30, 2014 Do you know of any legitimate scenarios where the topsails might be set and the rest furled? I don't know squate about sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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