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    Greetings to all naval modelers I inserted some images of the notes I had made for the sails and rigging. Not having a kit or reference drawings, I studied the system most consistent with the type of sail and the historical period. The theoretical and practical knowledge of recreational sailing (not much to be honest) has not been of great use because modern boats have very simple mast and sail systems. They are mostly sloops, so they have only one mast and only two sails, the mainsail (such as Bermuda or Marconi) and a "genoa" (which is a type of jib). The schooner that I have to complete has three masts (mainmast, foremast and bowsprit) and six sails (two mainsails, two gaff topsails and two jibs). The two jibs have different names in Italian (sail staysail and jib perhaps "fore stay sail" and jib). Let's be clear, the gaff rig (jibs, mainsails and gaff topsails), unlike sails with square sails, is easier to manage, has less rigging and even in reality fewer crewmen are needed. It is also easier to handle even for an RC model (which is why I chose it at the time). However, it is always very difficult (a big headache) if you have to start from a blank sheet of paper and start imagining all the details on your own. To lower the mainsails on the vertical side I used rings (which in Italian are called "canestrelli"). On the spanker the mainsail is instead tied with a particular tying system which remains fixed even when the sail is furled, or when the spanker is lowered. On the boom side the sail is not lowered, but only has two tie-down points. To build the baskets I first carried out some research. I have collected photos and information to understand: shape, dimensions and materials of these circles (rings) that allow the mainsail to go up or down along the main spindle of the mast. They are essentially wooden rings, often covered in protective leather. Initially I thought of making them in brass or copper, but then I abandoned this idea because the overall weight was excessive and positioned too high. It would have raised my center of gravity too much, reduced the righting torque, compromising the lateral stability of the ship. I thought of various solutions but there were no examples to follow for a lightweight material, it seems like everyone uses metal rings. I experimented with an unusual and very long method. To make a long story short and not bore you too much, I can tell you that the rings are strings modeled and hardened with glue and then colored. Once done, I sewed them onto the sail. Keep in mind that the rings were open to be wound on the mast, so I had to join them all together, after having positioned them correctly. This was the most delicate and complicated operation of all. I am quite satisfied with the work because they are very resistant and light and, for the scale I chose (1/60), they are sufficiently truthful. Another problem to solve was to establish the number and extent of all the rigging starting from scratch and making it arrive on each belaying pin. Before that I had to study the exact number of belaying pins. When the belaying pins were not enough I used mast foot cleats. Each lever system (whip, tackle, gantlime, etc. etc.) using specific blocks, has been designed to be functional and consistent with the historical period. I therefore identified with the sailors who had to raise the mainsail, for example, or tie a sail, but always comparing images of ships from that period. You can see the jib halyard, the throat halyard, peak halyard with one-two or even three-way blocks, I won't venture to describe all the cordage because it is too difficult to find the equivalent terms in English. To summarize very briefly (unless someone is interested in more details) I can point out that the halyards are used to pull up poles and sails and then they are no longer manoeuvred. You can see the downhaul and the topping lift, the latter is used to support the boom when the mainsail is lowered. However, if anyone is curious I can redo the drawing by hand with the English terms. But it's a long job so I would only do it if someone was interested. The rigging is not yet complete, there is still a little something missing.
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