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Staghound...Extreme clipper 1850 by rwiederrich 1/96

Hey Rob,

that's very clean and precise work. The anchorAnchor looks great.
You've also done a great job on the port coupling. Looking forward to further progress from you.Thumbsup

Cheers.
Günther Ship-1
 
The port anchor will most likely be secured over the splash rail, when finished. Still have to face it and copper band it.
Add a couple wooden bits , cleats and the jib pin rail, too.

Rob
 
Hey Rob,

that looks beautiful. What an elegance. I love this build report.

I have one quick question: how did the sailors get the anchor over the side? Since it's lying inboard with the cleats, you have to lift it. Isn't it really heavy?

How did you make the anchors? They look really great.

Best regards
Günther Ship-1
 
GIG1810 said:
I have one quick question: how did the sailors get the anchor over the side? Since it's lying inboard with the cleats, you have to lift it. Isn't it really heavy?
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Gunther... they used a large block and tackle fixed to the foremast at the topgallant doubling....called the fish tackle. It was used specifically for boarding the anchor and other heavy work forward. Here is a picture of glory of the Seas having her forecastle ladders being worked on. you can see the fish at the bottom of the image..that very large block and purchase leading up to the fore crosstree.

Thanks for the fine compliments.

Rob

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