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FIG. 9-21 RIGGING THE FLAGSTAFF HALLIARD
HOLE IN STAFF
HALLIARD
CLEAT
4. Course
Since a course sail has been considered
optional, no rigging lines need be
installed on this model. If such a sail were
used, it would be a large square sail sup-
ported off the spreader yard. The sail
would be set by lowering the spreader
yard on deck. Sheets could be belayed
back near the quarterdeck rail.
5. Stern Flag Staff
This is a simple flag halliard belayed to a
cleat on the pole (
Figure 9-21
).
Final Touches
When the model is rigged, recheck every
line. Be certain seizings are sound. Add
another dab of glue if they aren’t. Touch
up shiny spots on standing rigging with
black paint or liquid shoe polish. Use a
tan stain or brown liquid shoe polish for
running rigging, Check if any painted
wooden parts were fouled during the
rigging process and make repairs.
Congratulations!
Your
Virginia Sloop
is finished! Take a
moment to revel in your accomplish-
ment. You’ve persevered when the going
became rough, and your effort has pro-
duced results. You’ve developed skills you
never knew you had, increased your
vocabulary, and become a time traveler.
We hope you’ve enjoyed your voyage and
look forward to sailing with you on your
next shipmodeling project.
