Scratch-built brig - nearing trails

[andrewh]

I have been making a working model of a square-rigger for longer than I care to remember

Some pics over the build are, I hope attached.

I am on the point of completing the standing rigging, sails etc are all complete, roll on the launch

[andrewh]

Not only that, but nearing trials too!
andrew

[Eddy Matthews]

A very nice looking model Andrew _ I'd certainly appreciate seeing some photos of it when fully rigged.

I assume it is also fitted with a motor and prop?

[andrewh]

Eddy,

Yes, fitted with 385 motor and 30mm plastic prop basically inset into the rudder.   Experience with a Thames barge suggests that a blip of power is a good way to avoid irons.

She has sailed rigged only once - at midnight and after the ice was lifted out of the pond!

Who says this is a sedentary sport?

[lennard]

Top model. I find the standing rigging the most interesting part of the build.
cheers, lennard

[R.G.Y.]

Andrew. I have just completed a west country schooner, with 2 square sails, which furl by radio control. I will post pictures soon . Geoff

[R.G.Y.]

Andrew, pictuers of my wast country schooner, Fiying Foam reg @ Bridgwater Somerset. The square sails furl by radio control. R.G.Y.

[R.G.Y.]

Sorry that should be west country. Photo 2 shows about a quarter of the metal fitting made.

[R.G.Y.]

Having trouble sailing this model. Will not turn into wind. I will have to furl all of the jib sails. to get the center of pressure right. R.G.Y.