Good morning Daniel. Your work on the Vasa is brilliant. An outstanding rendition no doubt. My preference is partially furled. “Freak” this is good my friend! Cheers GrantGood afternoon, everyone.
I wanted to post this update on my attempt at partial furling of the main sail. The rigging is becoming very crowded from the main mast back, rigging for the topsail and top gallant looks to be extremely challenging. While there are endless configurations for the furled shape, I am relieved it is possible to overcome the stiffness at the edges and using the ropes and pulleys actually works as intended.
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You will see on the next set of pictures I tried furling up even more but decided I liked the first attempt above better. See what you think and if your inclined, please comment on your preference too.
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Thanks for taking a look, hope you enjoy.
Thank you, Heinrich, your encouragement is very much appreciated.Beautiful work Daniel and beautiful pictures. I also prefer the slightly "fuller" version!
Thank you, TonyHi Daniel your Vasa is looking absolutely fabulous great looking sails I'm thinking I should have put sails on mine.
Thank you, Paul. I sure am enjoying those beautiful pictures of your trip.So impressive Daniel. I am encouraged by your success. I hope to do as well when I get that far. I put in my vote for the looser furl as well.
Thank you, Grant. Hey, it just dawned on me, can you imagine how difficult a swashbuckling sword fight must have been on those rope infested ships! Man, they would be cutting rat lines, shroud lines and dropping sails all over the placeGood morning Daniel. Your work on the Vasa is brilliant. An outstanding rendition no doubt. My preference is partially furled. “Freak” this is good my friend! Cheers Grant
Thank you, Peter, I am delighted that you are watching this build.It's an absolute masterpiece! Again, what you did with this kit is amazing. I'll keep following Daniël.
Thank you very much shota!Wond work Daniel, your Vasa is looking absolutely beautiful
Thank you, Uwe.I like your model and her overall appearance very much - very good rigging works
One of the best Vasa´s seen
Thank you, Kurt, I need to get back over and catch up your HMS Sovereign log.Spectacular model, Daniel! The wood grain is beautiful and the rigging so well made.
Yes definitely, at this point full sails will look good as well.Nice......... and a big update, this is a lot of work.
Furled sails is difficult to realise because the thick fabrics we use don't behave like a real sail to the gravity. We need to find something to realise this. I also have no solution (till now) for this problem.