Model Shipways Bluenose, Instruction Manual

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Attach as many lines as possible to
sails or spars before mounting on the
model. Play out enough line for reev-
ing, handling, and belaying. Don’t be
in a hurry to snip them flush. They may
need retensioning as rigging progresses.
Sheet 6 contains the belaying plan. Belay
the line, then add a coil to each belaying
point.
1. Jumbo Jib, Jib & Balloon Jib
Installing sails: Substitute split rings for
hanks. Real hanks are difficult to make at
3/16” scale. Set sails either to port or star-
board, but be consistent. It looks better.
Jib and Balloon Jib
: Fit halliards and tacks
tightly. Downhauls can be either tight or
hung a little loose. Tighten the sheet on the
sail side. The other sheet drapes over the
stay and hangs loosely toward the belaying
points. Again, apply a heavy coat of
beeswax so these lines droop on command.
No sails: Bring down the halliard block
with the downhaul attached (Figure
9-1). Sheets are removed with the sails
or left lying on deck.
Jumbo Jib : Lace the sail to the boom by a
method shown on the plans. Sheet and
halliards set up tight.
Hook the topping lift to the end of the
boom. However, because it also serves
as a fish tackle (hoists anchors), it could
hook to the eyebolt in the buffalo rail.
No sail: Set the boom in its crutch, tighten
the sheet, and bring down the halliard block.
2. Staysail
Tighten the staysail’s sheet, halliards,
and tack. Notice the unique racing
halliard. Install it or the simpler fishing
halliard.
No sail: Bring the peak halliard block to the
foremast and hook it to the throat halliard
(Figure 9-2). Remove the sheet and tack.
3. Fore & Main Topsails
Seized them to the mast hoops (Figure 9-3).
Fore Topsail
: It has a double sheet and
tack. Tighten one, then run the loose
partner over the main topmast stay so
the sail can be set on either side.
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