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Staghound...Extreme clipper 1850 by rwiederrich 1/96

Hey Rob,

that's very clean and precise work. The anchorAnchor looks great.
You've also done a great job on the port coupling. Looking forward to further progress from you.Thumbsup

Cheers.
Günther Ship-1
 
The port anchor will most likely be secured over the splash rail, when finished. Still have to face it and copper band it.
Add a couple wooden bits , cleats and the jib pin rail, too.

Rob
 
Hey Rob,

that looks beautiful. What an elegance. I love this build report.

I have one quick question: how did the sailors get the anchor over the side? Since it's lying inboard with the cleats, you have to lift it. Isn't it really heavy?

How did you make the anchors? They look really great.

Best regards
Günther Ship-1
 
GIG1810 said:
I have one quick question: how did the sailors get the anchor over the side? Since it's lying inboard with the cleats, you have to lift it. Isn't it really heavy?
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Gunther... they used a large block and tackle fixed to the foremast at the topgallant doubling....called the fish tackle. It was used specifically for boarding the anchor and other heavy work forward. Here is a picture of glory of the Seas having her forecastle ladders being worked on. you can see the fish at the bottom of the image..that very large block and purchase leading up to the fore crosstree.

Thanks for the fine compliments.

Rob

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rwiederrich said:
I began work on the bowsprit and job boom.

Rob

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Rob, as we discussed on MSW forum. Stag Hound had probably one of the longest bowsprit-jibboom-flying jibboom combo of any McKay clipper. Bowsprit 24', cap 18", jibboom 18'-15'- 5' end, flying jibboom 18'- 4' end beyond the wythe (iron rings to secure it to the jibboom. Counting her 24' bowsprit, that put the tip out 85'6" from her bow. As exaggerated as that seems, both Cornelius McKay's letter excerpt (which confirms her 4.2" per foot bowsprit rake & her mainmast height of 166' deck to truck, actually 8' higher than that of Flying Cloud) and recently rediscovered small sail plan confirm this.

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ClipperFan said:
Rob, I immediately noticed how much smaller Stag Hound looks compared to the larger Glory of the Seas when she was on your workbench.
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Indeed. 2100 tons compared to 1600. Not failing to mention a robust *medium* clipper compared to a sleek *extreme* clipper.
I've held Staghound up next to Glory and they are two very different designs...for sure.
 
ClipperFan said:
Stag Hound had probably one of the longest bowsprit-jibboom-flying jibboom combo of any McKay clipper.
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In my research, I have seen some clippers with extremely long bowsprit/jibbooms. Almost bordering on ridiculous. Many clippers lost their jibbooms while plowing/plunging into an angry wave.
I've found that, also on many McKay vessels he didn't use flying jibs...thus compensating with longer(but stouter) jibbooms, to get the necessary balance.

Rob
 
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