I am almost finished with the standing and I intend to in stall some furled sails on yards and fore stays. Where can I find some instructions how and when to apply them . This is the Pegasus 1/64 Amati kit with no sail plans. Any suggestions.
Jack D
The Swan series has been collaboration between David Antscherl, who wrote volumes I and II, and Greg Herbert, who was David's student builder of HMS Pegasus. Together they put together a practicum that became the basis for this series of books. In this book, Greg photographed his step by step...
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There is also a "Sai making supplement" available, for a very reasonable price of 5 US$ as a digital download
This supplement has been taken from the recent update to Swan IV. This booklet of 16 pages demonstrates David’s methods of making and installing sails. It has been published to allow holders of the original printing of Swan IV to keep their book current. THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - Note that...
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Maybe one member has a copy and could give you further advise
Finally got my first set of sails installed. Had to take a lot of liberties on things I couldn't find in my library or online but so far i'm pretty pleased how things are turning out. Next will be the foremast. I think I'll work from the bottom up unless one of you pros give me some insight on...
Well, this weeks" posts have been a treasure trove of instruction and inspiration! I'll check it out. Thanks for sharing.
Eleven pm! Th..th..th..that's all folks,
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HMS Pegasus Just finished after 1-1/2 years After a 10 year layoff I got the bite again. I re learned as I went. I dont know about another square rigger it’s tough on my 85 year old eyes. I may rebuild The Niagara. I built her about twenty years ago.