Making And Rigging The Sails - Mantua Model Group Golden Star769 Assembly Instructions Manual

Figure P.2 - Terminating the Lower Shrouds. The lower ends of the shrouds are terminated
around deadeyes and the deadeyes are tensioned against the deadeyes on the channels using
thin thread as shown in P.2.
Top Shroud Deadeyes. On the platforms, fit deadeyes for the top shrouds with medium thread.
Pass the threads down through the drilled holes in the platforms and tie the threads off to the tops
of the lower shroud lines just below the tressle-tree support cheeks.
Top Shrouds. Rig the top-shrouds as shown in the scale side-view, using medium thread. The
recommended method for fixing the top-shrouds to the mast is to make a 'seized' loop using thin
thread as shown below. The loops should sit snugly on the taper of the mast. Secure the top-
shrouds to the top deadeyes.
Figure P.3 – Ratlines. When the shrouds are fitted and tensioned correctly, make and bind the
ratlines to the shrouds using thin thread and using the knotting techniques shown in P.3. Secure
the end knots with a drop of instant glue.
Figure P.4 shows how the 'great ropes' or stays used to tension and support the masts are
secured to the masts to form a 'stay head'. The rope is fed through the platform, around the back
of the mast, and then looped in front of a 'preventer' knot fitted to the rope to stop the loop
tightening around the mast when under tension.
Figure P.5 shows how to make the halyards to support the spanker boom, using thin thread and
blocks.
Figure P.6 shows how to secure a rigging line to a belaying pin.
PLAN NUMBER 3

Making and Rigging the Sails

Plan Number 3 shows how to make the sails, fit (bend) them to the yards, and rig them so they
can be operated. Note that a ready-made set of sails for the Golden Star may be purchased
separately from Mantua Models: Art 34209 refers.
Step 1. Cut each sail following the outer dotted line. Fix a length of ∅0.50 rope around the edges
of each sail, folding the rope in the lower corners to make clewing rings as shown on the plan.
Step 2. Fold the outer hems of the sail over the rope and sew the hem up with thin cotton thread.
Step 4. Bend the jibs and staysails to the stays using the ∅4 brass rings as shown on the side-
view.
Step 4. Bend (tie on) the other sails to the yards as shown on the sail plan.
Step 5. Rig the sails in sequence, following the small numbers on the side view and the material
key F.16 on Plan 2. The plan view shows all the points where the rigging is made fast.
The diagram below identifies the names of the sails fitted to the Golden Star.
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Assembly Instructions: Golden Star Art. 769
August 2001 Page 8 of 14