Amerigo Vespucci - 1:84 Panart

[Gilbertm]

Impressive rigging with the 5 spars, Gilbert.
Some of them are fixed and some are adjustable?
The middle one still needs the side ropes?
Nice to see the build-up of this complex rigging.
Regards, Peter

Thanks Peter
Not sure about the side ropes. What do you mean?
Cheers

 

[Gilbertm]

Good morning Gilbert. Very very impressive. Pity about the football on Wednesday tho. Ireland got some revenge on the Springboks yesterday taking us by a point. Was one of the most physical rugby games I’ve watched and Ireland dominated us in this area of the game. Cheers Grant

Thanks Grant

 

[Peter Voogt]

Thanks Peter
Not sure about the side ropes. What do you mean?
Cheers

Through this blok on both sides:

Regards, Peter

 

[Gilbertm]

Through this blok on both sides:
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Regards, Peter

Hi Peter
I see what you mean
However, those 2 ropes are not shown on the Mantua plan
May be this is because the spar goes up and down.
I had included the block while preparing the spar but will remove them
Thanks for your input
Cheers

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hi Peter
I see what you mean
However, those 2 ropes are not shown on the Mantua plan
May be this is because the spar goes up and down.
I had included the block while preparing the spar but will remove them
Thanks for your input
Cheers

My advice: do add the rope. On the picture of the original you posted you can see it also on the 3th:

I think the Mantua plan is not correct.
That you can’t see them on the 2 at the top is maybe because of the sunlight.
On this picture also visible:

And also on the 5 on the main mast. And on the mizzen to the front.
An the end with the all the 15 spars, the gaff and sails it will be a impressive rigged model. I’ll keep following you rigging with great interest because I do love rigging!
The AV is still on my ‘to-build-list’.
Regards, Peter

 

[Gilbertm]

My advice: do add the rope. On the picture of the original you posted you can see it also on the 3th:
View attachment 459281
I think the Mantua plan is not correct.
That you can’t see them on the 2 at the top is maybe because of the sunlight.
On this picture also visible:
View attachment 459282
And also on the 5 on the main mast. And on the mizzen to the front.
An the end with the all the 15 spars, the gaff and sails it will be a impressive rigged model. I’ll keep following you rigging with great interest because I do love rigging!
The AV is still on my ‘to-build-list’.
Regards, Peter

Hi Peter
Many thanks for your input.
You are absolutely right and I realize that the plan is not correct;
I greatly appreciate your input.
I'll make the corrections later on today or tomorrow.
Cheers

 

[gene438]

Simply magnificent, I have run out of words to describe this build. Very impressive Gilbert.

 

[Gilbertm]

Simply magnificent, I have run out of words to describe this build. Very impressive Gilbert.

Thanks Gene
I appreciate your input

 

[Gilbertm]

Hello all
I have added on additional jib and as mentioned by Peter Voogt, I have added ropes at end the 3rd spar of the foremast. They are not mentioned in the Mantua plan, but do exist in reality as noticed by Peter (thanks for this input).
These ropes are indeed used in order to rotate the spar horizontally.
Pictures below

 

[Gilbertm]

Hello all
I have started on the main mast rigging and have installed the first 3 spars.
Looking good so far.





I'll put the build on hold for a few days as I am going out later today for hip surgery (I had the starboard side done last year and now need fo have the port side done ). I shouldbe able to resume the build by early next week.

Cheers

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hello all
I have started on the main mast rigging and have installed the first 3 spars.
Looking good so far.

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I'll put the build on hold for a few days as I am going out later today for hip surgery (I had the starboard side done last year and now need fo have the port side done ). I shouldbe able to resume the build by early next week.

Cheers

That’s looking more and more impressive, Gilbert.
Hopefully a quick recovery of your second hip up-date.
Regards, Peter

 

[Barcomad]

As always looking good.
I'm dreading the rigging but still on book 3 so putting off thinking about it for now.
Wishing you well with the hip. Speedy recovery I hope...

 

[Gilbertm]

That’s looking more and more impressive, Gilbert.
Hopefully a quick recovery of your second hip up-date.
Regards, Peter

Thanks Peter

 

[Gilbertm]

As always looking good.
I'm dreading the rigging but still on book 3 so putting off thinking about it for now.
Wishing you well with the hip. Speedy recovery I hope...

Thanks Barcomad

 

[dockattner]

Hope all goes well with the parts upgrade Gilbert!

 

[GrantTyler]

Hello all
I have started on the main mast rigging and have installed the first 3 spars.
Looking good so far.

View attachment 461021
View attachment 461022
View attachment 461023

I'll put the build on hold for a few days as I am going out later today for hip surgery (I had the starboard side done last year and now need fo have the port side done ). I shouldbe able to resume the build by early next week.

Cheers

Good afternoon Gilbert. She gets more impressive each photo. Good luck with the surgery. Cheers Grant

 

[bandido]

looks like hip surgery in my future also the ship build is just beautiful gilbert very nice

 

[Daniel20]

Prayers for a successful second hip replacement Gilbert! My wife had both hers replaced with 9 months in between each one.

 

[Gilbertm]

Hope all goes well with the parts upgrade Gilbert!

Hi Paul
Brand new parts made out of titanium. My surgeon said it will last 100 years
So I should be able to build many more ships

 

[Gilbertm]

Good afternoon Gilbert. She gets more impressive each photo. Good luck with the surgery. Cheers Grant

Thanks Grant
All went well
And I was back home to watch France wins Rugby sevens