Can anyone tell me what a “foot shaft” is and where it is??
I see it on my parts list, but can’t find it on the plans. Driving me crazy.
I see it on my parts list, but can’t find it on the plans. Driving me crazy.
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Foot Shaft?
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If it’s a rigging item could it be an awkward translation of the term “Foot Rope”? Or could it refer to the lines that hang down from the jackstay to support the foot rope?
Roger
Roger
Which kit?
It’s the Rattlesnake Mamoli. I’ve attached parts list. It’s in order on installation and comes with the parts of the foremast. ??
I can’t find part 226 “ring” in the plans either.
I can’t find part 226 “ring” in the plans either.
There are no instructions on the rigging. It’s suggested to follow the parts list and diagrams / drawings.
Have you found part 244? That’s also labeled “foot shaft” and seems to go on the main mast.
It’s the Rattlesnake Mamoli. I’ve attached parts list. It’s in order on installation and comes with the parts of the foremast. ??
This did not go with the post.
There are no instructions. It recommends following the parts list and referring to the diagrams and drawings.
It’s the Rattlesnake Mamoli. I’ve attached parts list. It’s in order on installation and comes with the parts of the foremast. ??
Yes I’ve found part 224:
Sorry you asked 244. No I can’t find that foot shaft either. Nor can I find 261 anther foot shaft??
After some sleuthing around, I believe “foot shaft” is a mis-translation of the Italian term for “base of the mast”. Since it is listed as metal, I think it is a brittania fitting that goes around the base of the mast (your parts list shows one each for the main and fore masts. If all of that is correct, then it should look like a ring with flats on the inside and bottom.
Mystery solved
Appears Mamoli replaced the original metal mast bases with laser cut wood, but failed to update their parts list
Eureka!! The the ring that goes around the mast “foot” on the deck.
Great and problem solved. Thank you!!!!
Great and problem solved. Thank you!!!!
IF this is the part, since the ring was actually a series of wedges made of wood that formed a ring maybe paint it a wood color??
Allan
Are you suggesting that those are not the parts?
That’s the part. As mentioned the part list says metal. It is actually wood. Here’s what it looks like on the ship:
Not at all. As it turns out, Fletch shows it is wood, not metal so makes even more sense. The ring of wedges was covered with canvas so painting the wooden ring a canvas color would show it nicely against the color of the surrounding wood and not have to worry about making a series of wedges. Leaving as wood still looks nice. Even some contemporary models do not always put on a faux canvas cover or make the ring with wedges.
Allan
