Hi forum... started to rig a yard to a bow sprit and I'm approaching the look of my reference (book called historic ship models) and wondered if you more seasoned builders had any advice. Appreciate any suggestions.
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This is a complex subject, varying by ship nationality and size and time period. Merchant vs. Navy and type could also be relevant. Can you provide this info?
For the right look, I think I just need to wrap (not the right term) the line between the yard and bow sprit.
Thanks for the reply Jeffrey. My ship is the Prince de Neufchatel, 1812 New York schooner and privateer.
Appreciate the look and suggestions.
I assume you are looking at more than just a sling for your project. I am away from my American reference sources for about a week. The History of American Sailing Ships and my book on Baltimore Clippers by Howard Irving Chapelle are what I want to see. For now, I do not believe chain would be in use in 1812 for either the Bobstays or Shrouds, nor do I know of any rigging that uses iron bands to secure eyes to the bowsprit yard at this time in the Royal Navy or continental powers. Online poor resolution plans show one gammon and two bobstays (vs. 3).
It will be critical to determine which rigging needs dead eyes, hearts and/or thimbles/eyes. Seizing also adds a lot to the look. The fun part is the foremast and mainmast stay blocking!
It will be critical to determine which rigging needs dead eyes, hearts and/or thimbles/eyes. Seizing also adds a lot to the look. The fun part is the foremast and mainmast stay blocking!
I believe the US Constitution frigate was originally 1812 so these photos of its rigging, to the extent it was redone per 1812 version and not a bigger ship (e.g., 3 bobstays) may help with your 1812 privateer build: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/2017/04/20/springtime-for-uss-constitution/
Because yours is a privateer rather than actual Navy, there may be less rigging (e.g., no preventer, etc.). IDK at this point in time; you would need the actual rigging plans.
Because yours is a privateer rather than actual Navy, there may be less rigging (e.g., no preventer, etc.). IDK at this point in time; you would need the actual rigging plans.
Thanks a lot guys. Nice graphic Donnie, very easy to understand. I think that's what I'm after. I'll give that a try. Thanks again.
Here's where I ended up. Happy with this, given my skill level. Not sure of historical accuracy, but it works for me. Thanks again for the help.
