I need a little help

[CaptMike]

Hello to all,

This is my first day at this site. I am currently building my first ship the H.M.S Bounty by Constructo. I started the build about two years and I am just about ready to start working on the Masts, Spars and Rigging. I have completed the bowsprit, the jib boom and the yard. However, I am not sure how the yard is assembled to the bowsprit. The instructions/plans do not provided enough details.

thanks for any help,
CaptMike

 

[zoly99sask]

Hi CaptMike,welcome to the forum.

You should ask Mike,he built the same model from Constructo.

http://www.shipsofscale.com/sosforums/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=1011

 

[Bryian]

Hi there Mike and welcome to our friendly forum.
When I built the Bounty about 20 years ago, I purchased the book "Anatomy of the ship Bounty." It was most helpful with details on all aspects of the real ships masts and spars.

 

[modlerbob]

I am working on a Bounty model and I too recommend that book. It is excellent.

 

[CaptMike]

Hi CaptMike,welcome to the forum.

You should ask Mike,he built the same model from Constructo.

http://www.shipsofscale.com/sosforums/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=1011

Thanks Zoly, I appreciate the information.

 

[CaptMike]

Hi there Mike and welcome to our friendly forum.
When I built the Bounty about 20 years ago, I purchased the book "Anatomy of the ship Bounty." It was most helpful with details on all aspects of the real ships masts and spars.

Thank you Brian for the help. I will go look for the book.

 

[DonRobinson]

on page 59 of "Rigging Period Ship Models" by Lennarth Peterson the sling that is used is shown. It is basically a sling that is attached to the yard that wraps inn between the bowsprit and jib boom then attaches to the other side of the yard.

 

[CaptMike]

on page 59 of "Rigging Period Ship Models" by Lennarth Peterson the sling that is used is shown. It is basically a sling that is attached to the yard that wraps inn between the bowsprit and jib boom then attaches to the other side of the yard.

Thank you very much Don. I think I have the idea now. This has been a big help.