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Albatros by Occre - Fourth build but first Ship
- Thread starter OldeManToad
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MDeaton, Do a forum search for Albatros in the SOS build logs for wooden kits. There are several good ones.
I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted here. Just got back from a cruise on a real ship and it's taking me awhile to catch up on chores and get back to my normal routine. Before we left I had completed the standing rigging and started the running rigging. I just completed hanging my first sail. Had a lot of problems with the little brass rings attaching the sail to the stay, but finally figured out the best way to do that. Here is a pic of that sail.
The next step has me baffled. I'm on step to add ropes 163 to the ends of the bottom yard on the fore mast running to a double block on the main mast. Nowhere does it mention attaching the yard to the fore mast. There is a brass eyelet on both the yard and mast where they cross. Am I supposed to tie those together or is the yard just supposed to float there until more rigging is attached.
Hopefully I'll get back in the groove before taking my next trip.
The next step has me baffled. I'm on step to add ropes 163 to the ends of the bottom yard on the fore mast running to a double block on the main mast. Nowhere does it mention attaching the yard to the fore mast. There is a brass eyelet on both the yard and mast where they cross. Am I supposed to tie those together or is the yard just supposed to float there until more rigging is attached.
Hopefully I'll get back in the groove before taking my next trip.