Model Shipways Bluenose, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Figure 8-3 also shows the sequence for
reeving lanyards. When looking out-
board at any deadeye, always start with
a knot in the upper left-hand deadeye
hole. Consequently, port deadeyes have
the knot aft and starboard deadeyes
have it forward. Keep an eye on the
masts. Rigging the shrouds can pull them
out of alignment.
Note: The upper deadeyes (laser cut) on
the lower shrouds are oval. On the real
vessel, wire rigging is spliced just above
the upper deadeyes. Wrap thread around
the shrouds to simulate the splice.
Shrouds for the fore and main topmast
run through spreaders, then set up at
the hull. They have smaller deadeyes.
Main topmast shrouds start at the
spreaders and set up to futtock shrouds
(Figure 8-4). Make the futtock shrouds
from brass wire.
Spreader lifts replace the fore topmast
shrouds (Figure 8-5) .
Once the shrouds are up, add the rat-
lines (Figure 8-6). Make the sheer pole
from brass wire, then paint it.
Before installing the ratlines, give them
a generous coating of beeswax. This will
help hold them in a slight downward
curve. If the ratlines tend to bow up, tug
them gently into position. Touching the
loops with white glue will help freeze
them. Ratlines are difficult to do if tied
with clove hitches. Use half hitches and
avoid pulling the ratlines too tight,
thereby altering the spacing between
shrouds. The step or space between rat-
lines should be a scale 14 to 15 inches.
Note: Ratlines on the upper main top-
mast shrouds do not extend to the top,
so a crew member can furl topsails at
the lower masthead.
2. Fore & Aft Stays
Install the fore and aft stays unless an
optional method was selected. Be care-
ful not to pull the masts out of align-
ment. Begin with the forward lower
stays and work aft and up.
The jumbo jib stay sets to a bail bolted
to the deck. Make it from brass wire
(Figure 8-7). The jib and balloon stay
belay to fittings on the bowsprit.
Fig. 8-1 Lower Chain Plates
Fig. 8-2 Lower Shroud Sequence
Fig. 8-3 Setting up Shroud Deadeyes
Deadeye Strop
Wire
Split Ring
Solder
Simplified
Stbd
1
1
2
Pull Tight
Twisted Wire Jig
Seize
Start Knot
Here
Hitch to
Shroud
Lanyard
Looking
Outboard
2
3
3
4
4
Stbd
Port
Port
Pin
File
Brass Strip