MARCH MADNESS SALE
This work by Francis Jonet describes with hundreds of photos and sketches, the construction of his model, gold medal in 2010. A large number of images in the document are shots taken in macroscopic mode in order to show in detail how to set up the rigging of a 74-gun vessel.
CHAPTER I– Fittings and more
ToolsLaminatesThe sandpaper fileWorking on the stern and the stemMaking gratingsUpper-decks and poop-deck breastworkThe breast rail stanchions and belaying pinsLaddersShroud chainsAnchorsThe gunsThe figureheadThe stern lantern
CHAPTER II - The Masts
Making the sparsLower mast and lower yard hoopsThe yardarmsBuilding the topsTopgallant trestletrees and crosstrees
CHAPTER III – BlocksPreparing slatsMaking the shellsFinishing the blocks
CHAPTER IV – Rope workThe workspaceTheoryIn practiceServingParticular cases for small cables
CHAPTER V – Finishing the rope workEyes and mouse (stays)Shrouds masthead riggingRope bightsThe shroudsWall-knotsRatlingsHammock-nettingsTo Clap-on blocks to the yardsSmall block strapsThe thimbles or ringsHooked return blocksThe anchor buoys
CHAPTER VI – Making the sailsThe clothsTablingLinings and patchesEyeletsBolt-ropes, foot-ropes and head-ropesBolt-rope cringlesReef-pointGasketsGrommetsThe bent sails
CHAPTER VII – Installation of the sailsLeading and belaying the ropesJibsStaysailsLower sailsTopsails and mizzen topsailTopgallant sails and mizzen topgallantDriverJib sheets and installation of anchorsFinishing the installation of square sailsStaysails sheetsInspection of the work done
CHAPTER VIII – The ship’s boatConstruction methodThe formsFramingKeel, stem and sternpostSternsPlankingForm removalStern-sheetsFloor-timber, inner plankingThwarts, stem and stern inner areasRuddersFinishing details
CHAPTER IX – Technical dataMaking the ropesShrouds, back-stays, stays, preventer-stays, bowsprit mastCatharpins, various, range-cleats / belaying cleatsBlocks, sheet-blocks,, staysail stays, bolt-ropes, foot-ropes, etc…Fall tackles, yard-tacklesSail tackles, anchor ropes and cablesYard riggingLower sail clusters, blocks for the stays
CHAPTER X – Block distributionRigging parts for the masts and for the operation of the yardsRigging parts for the operation of the sailsRigging parts for the operation of the guns
CHAPTER XI – Return tacklesForecastleQuarterdeckPoop-deck
