Acquired and old wooden model boat
Acquired and old wooden model boat
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Muppet007

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449 posts

62 months

Tuesday 16th August 2022
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As per the title, I've acquired an old model wooden boat but have zero idea on how the sails attach,or what it originally should look like.

It would be nice to start researching restoring it but I've zero idea on were to start.

Anyone got any ideas?

Big Al.

69,291 posts

275 months

Tuesday 16th August 2022
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A picture might help. smile

Muppet007

Original Poster:

449 posts

62 months

Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Lol, forgot to attach them!!!




I do have another part of the sail, which looks like it goes on the front. Mainsail is on but doubt it's correct.

hidetheelephants

31,128 posts

210 months

Tuesday 16th August 2022
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The gaff(the angled stick attached to the top of the mainsail) should be at a higher angle than that to keep the sail flatter.

If there's only one foresail it will be rigged between the top of the mast and the end of the bowsprit.

55palfers

6,146 posts

181 months

Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Dog's not impressed.

hidetheelephants

31,128 posts

210 months

Tuesday 16th August 2022
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This is a schooner, but the forward mast(the one on the left) is rigged as I would expect your boat to be, just ignore the other.

Muppet007

Original Poster:

449 posts

62 months

Wednesday 17th August 2022
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Thanks, gives me something to reference smile