If you use a Lennarth Petersson's and R.C. Anderson's books and do it one line at a time after reading a few pages in each, it can be done in a methodical way. You can't look at all the lines at once on Vic's model and get the impression that it's easy, but if you learn what each line does, figure out where it starts, when it goes, and where it's belayed to, and if you follow the books, it is much easier to do. It just depends on if you want to do all the line research and spend the time to rig each line until it's done. Most of the lines are the same for each square sail, with variations on where you belay them.Gilbert: That looks really complicated!! I am going to have really think if I want to tackle bluffed Sails this early in my rigging expertise, rather than furled or no sails But You are doing a beautiful job, it is defiantly impressive
I think if Paul and I can do it on our first models with zero experience, you can too.
Hi Vic
Very interesting
Let me look at this video
Very interesting
Let me look at this video
Hello all
I believe I have now completed the rigging of my Soleil Royal.
As I watch the progress I made over the last few weeks, it really shows that I am slowing down
. But anyway, the build is progressing and I should not be too far from the finish line.
Below some pictures.
I believe I have now completed the rigging of my Soleil Royal.
As I watch the progress I made over the last few weeks, it really shows that I am slowing down
. But anyway, the build is progressing and I should not be too far from the finish line.Below some pictures.
Good afternoon Gilbert-WOW! She is beautiful. Lovely photos. Cheers GrantHello all
I believe I have now completed the rigging of my Soleil Royal.
As I watch the progress I made over the last few weeks, it really shows that I am slowing down
Below some pictures.
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You’ve done a masterful job, Gilbert. Where will you display her?
Thanks Grant
Thanks Vic
I'll need to get a box for her and will display in my office
Some more work to do though, but this should not be too long
WOW! That looks beautiful! Great job, Gilbert! ! 
Thanks KurtWOW! That looks beautiful! Great job, Gilbert! !
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Gilbert When I look at your Le Soleil it rejuvenates me, I have also been slowing down and I am still working on the cannons
She's a beauty Gil!!!
A beautiful ship model presented in a beautiful surounding - beautiful terrace 
and view
and view
Thanks UweA beautiful ship model presented in a beautiful surounding - beautiful terrace
Hello all
After 2 years my model of the Soleil Royal 1669 is now completed.
Below some final pictures
Now, on to the next ship
After 2 years my model of the Soleil Royal 1669 is now completed.
Below some final pictures
Now, on to the next ship
Gilbert congratulations on the completion, it is beautiful.
Thanks Tobias
lol ok
What a fantastic ship you now have. It’s beautiful. Are you going to build a case for it?
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Amazing! Congratulations