Niagara by Carlmb - Model Shipways - 1/64

[Carlmb]

Finished all the rigging on the spanker sail. Ready to start on the shrouds.

[Carlmb]

Working on rigging the deadeyes now. Thought it made sense to rig the lower portion then I could lastly seize the lower portion around the upper deadeye. Hope that makes sense.

[Carlmb]

Finished up the mainsail lower shrouds and working on the ratlines now.

[Carlmb]

I finished the main mast lower ratlines. Got a little crooked for the first time doing these but overall I'm pleased. Working on the center sail now. Have the staysail partially installed. Next is the topgallant and topmast staysail.

[jwhineryjr]

I really like the addition of the sails.  I wasn't planning on doing them at first but after seeing the ones you've done well now I am for sure going to add them.  Your ship is looking really good.

[scott larkins]

Stunning sail work.  Can't wait to see the whole thing rigged up.

[Guest Tim I.]

Carlmb,

 

I really like the addition of the sails. I would like to do some on my Niagara, but I think I will omit them just so more deck detail is available. They look really good on your Niagara!

 

- Tim

[Carlmb]

Finished installing the Topgallant and Topmast Staysails. Also finished installing the upper ratlines on the main mast. Going to start working on the 3 jibs now. Thanks for all the positive comments. Really appreciate it.

[Guest Tim I.]

Sails really give it some presence.

 

- Tim

[Carlmb]

Finished up installing the jibs. Going to work on the foremast shrouds and ratlines now before installing the main sails,

[scott larkins]

Maybe I missed it, but what are you doing to keep those sails so stiff?

[Carlmb]

Thanks for the likes. Scott, just used a spray starch and iron before sewing the edges.

[Landlubber Mike]

Beautiful work.  I've always thought the Niagara was the perfect ship to add full sails to.  Your work is fantastic!

[JerseyCity Frankie]

Nice. I'm looking through all the Niagara build logs to find the ones with sails bent on and so far yours is the first I've seen. I'm surprised to find that apparently most Niagara builders are content with bare poles. I would think that with SO MANY Niagara builds that there would be a greater  proportion of ones with sails attached. Far from it!