Attach as many lines as possible to
sails or spars before mounting on the
model. Play out enough line for reev-
ing, handling, and belaying. Don’t be
in a hurry to snip them flush. They may
need retensioning as rigging progresses.
Sheet 6 contains the belaying plan. Belay
the line, then add a coil to each belaying
point.
1. Jumbo Jib, Jib & Balloon Jib
Installing sails: Substitute split rings for
hanks. Real hanks are difficult to make at
3/16” scale. Set sails either to port or star-
board, but be consistent. It looks better.
Jib and Balloon Jib: Fit halliards and tacks
tightly. Downhauls can be either tight or
hung a little loose. Tighten the sheet on the
sail side. The other sheet drapes over the
stay and hangs loosely toward the belaying
points. Again, apply a heavy coat of
beeswax so these lines droop on command.
No sails: Bring down the halliard block
with the downhaul attached (Figure
9-1). Sheets are removed with the sails
or left lying on deck.
Jumbo Jib: Lace the sail to the boom by a
method shown on the plans. Sheet and
halliards set up tight.
Hook the topping lift to the end of the
boom. However, because it also serves
as a fish tackle (hoists anchors), it could
hook to the eyebolt in the buffalo rail.
No sail: Set the boom in its crutch, tighten
the sheet, and bring down the halliar
d block.
2. Staysail
T
ighten the staysail’s sheet, halliar
ds,
and tack. Notice the unique racing
halliard. Install it or the simpler fishing
halliard.
No sail: Bring the peak halliard block to the
foremast and hook it to the throat halliard
(Figure 9-2). Remove the sheet and tack.
3. Fore & Main Topsails
Seized them to the mast hoops (Figure 9-3).
Fore Topsail: It has a double sheet and
tack. Tighten one, then run the loose
partner over the main topmast stay so
the sail can be set on either side.
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