Hi Uwe,
Had a look at the site. Wonderful blocks and cleats. Pity I won't need any for the Alert!
Trevor.
Had a look at the site. Wonderful blocks and cleats. Pity I won't need any for the Alert!
Trevor.
Who knows, Trevor? Maybe...during the build process, you will be much excited (you definitely will), so made a decision to rig the Alert. It most likely will be a tall model but...one of a kind for sure!Hi Uwe,
Had a look at the site. Wonderful blocks and cleats. Pity I won't need any for the Alert!
Uwe,
As a matter of interest, what drawing or plans will you be using as a basis to rig the ship?
Trevor
Jim, sorry I got you mixed up with Uwe. My question was meant for you.Who knows, Trevor? Maybe...during the build process, you will be much excited (you definitely will), so made a decision to rig the Alert. It most likely will be a tall model but...one of a kind for sure!
BTW, you will need blocks to rig the cannons and deadeyes for sure. Those ebony deadeyes are what Doc prescribes! They are of amazing quality. I have received mine already. But this is optional, the kit supplied deadeyes decent qualify but no blocks to rig cannons.
Hello, Trevor.Jim, sorry I got you mixed up with Uwe. My question was meant for you.
Trevor.
The AOTS book of Goodwin is also giving most answers for the mast, yards and rigging of the HMS ALERT. also the sails are shown in detail, so I guess you can make the complete rigging with the help of this book.Uwe,
As a matter of interest, what drawing or plans will you be using as a basis to rig the ship?
Trevor
We think, that also our group build produced a higher demand on the used book market, so that the price was rising so much. Nevertheless I think, that nobody will pay 250 $ - wait and observe the typical pages for a while - sometimes these books are offered for normal and reasonable prices (40 to 50 Euro)Hi Uwe,
I found this book on several sites on the Internet. The book is inkeeping with the very good examples of others in the series AOTS and it would form an ideal basis to complete the ship.
Cost of around 250 $. Seems worthwhile though.
Trevor
f.e here for 69 EuroWe think, that also our group build produced a higher demand on the used book market, so that the price was rising so much. Nevertheless I think, that nobody will pay 250 $ - wait and observe the typical pages for a while - sometimes these books are offered for normal and reasonable prices (40 to 50 Euro)
Hallo Trevor,How did you find it?
I termed them anvil cleats because they take the approximate shape of an anvil, as used by a smithy.Could the term ‘anvil cleat’ be referring to a kevel or cavel ? I’ve never heard of an anvil cleat before.
Here's a kevel, I believe. One of a variety including very heavy bits and timberheads.
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basically, the riggen of a sails ship are following some rules. the are naturally some differences from a 3 master to a schooner, but generally the rules-riggen- follow the same pattern. it is like a car-on only main difference is left or right side wheel7drive. A new sailor onboard should be able to work from day 1The AOTS book of Goodwin is also giving most answers for the mast, yards and rigging of the HMS ALERT. also the sails are shown in detail, so I guess you can make the complete rigging with the help of this book.
Book review - The Naval Cutter ALERT 1777 (Anatomy of the Ship)" by Peter Goodwin
Book Review: The Naval Cutter ALERT 1777 (Anatomy of the Ship) by Peter Goodwin Hardcover: 120 pages Publisher: Conway Maritime; Revised edition (April 19, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0851779689 ISBN-13: 978-0851779683 Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 1 x 10.2 inches Shipping Weight: 1.7...shipsofscale.com
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