18th Century Longboat 1750-1760 Model Shipways 1/48

I am having problems understanding what they want me to do with the bowsprit. It says place a sheave at the end but I do not understand what they mean. This is where I am at. Does anyone have a close up picture of theirs so I can understand what I am supposed to do?

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A bowsprit sheave looks like this:
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The roller inside that slot is called a sheave.

I believe it's used for the forestay when using your boat as a cutter, that is, rigged for a staysail near the bow and the other sails rigged as below.
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Take a look at how this old cutter above is rigged. This is a classic cutter.
 
Thank you very much. I now understand what it's purpose is. I was hoping someone who has completed the model could post a close up picture of the end of the bowsprit so I could understand what the instructions are trying to say. I'm starting to think I just need to drill a hole at the end of the bowsprit to pass the line through.
 
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dpeno said:
Hello, After finishing my Grand Banks Dory I decided to try the 18th Century Longboat. I already have questions. The instructions mention attaching the false keel to the keel and stem after creating the bearding line. However they do not mention if you need to glue the two stem pieces together and the two keel pieces together. There are two parts for each and the picture looks like you only use one. The pieces all come from two sheets that are 3/32 thick. I looked at the build log below and it is the same kit number MS1457, but looks like a different printing as his box sheet is different from mine. His build log shows pictures where he used two parts for the keel and stem. So, I'm confused, any help would be appreciated.

Dave

*Masters Mate's Build log link*

Build Log: 18th Century Longboat for HMS Medea project. 1:48 scale. Model Shipways kit.

As promised on my HMS Medea scratch build log, here are the plans I will be working to for the longboat. End of day one I've sorted out the pieces, cut out the keel, false keel and stem and shaved the edge of the false keel to simulate the rabbet. Tomorrow I will begin gluing. What this has...
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Hallo Dave alias @dpeno
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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It's been about Six years since I last did a midway model rowboat. I just picked up this model. It's going to be a challenge.
 
I just started mine. I've seen some good articles on beard lines to the point I may put it back in the box. So what's everyone's opinion on the double stem keel adaption?
 
Diverdan said:
I just started mine. I've seen some good articles on beard lines to the point I may put it back in the box. So what's everyone's opinion on the double stem keel adaption?
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I did it by mistake. It's wrong
There are many duplicate parts in the kit and you just have to read ahead in the instructions all the time to make sure you are on the right track.
It was my first kit and a great teacher.
Have fun
 
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