Shape of ends of spars

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Shape of ends of spars Nov 22, 2019 2:39:36 GMT via mobile

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Post by Peter_G on Nov 22, 2019 2:39:36 GMT

Below is an image of part of the instructions for the spars from a Billing’s Boats model kit. Note it is saying to shave/file the outer ends of the spars to be a reduced diameter.

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My question is that this does not appear obvious on other models of the Vasa that I have seen. Was the outer ends of the spars reduced in diameter to hold the sails and lines?

Many thanks,

Peter G.

amateur Junior Member Posts: 82	Shape of ends of spars Nov 25, 2019 8:30:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by amateur on Nov 25, 2019 8:30:45 GMT Hello Peter, I can't see the pic you are referring to (need to login at shipsof scale before allowed to view) Without pic, I don't understand your question: spars are generally thicker in the middle than at the ends. Jan

tromp Administrator Posts: 98	Shape of ends of spars Dec 1, 2019 14:05:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tromp on Dec 1, 2019 14:05:35 GMT Yes, that is correct, the outer ends of the spars are to be shaped as shown in those instructions. Peter

fredhocker Senior Member Posts: 402	Shape of ends of spars Feb 5, 2020 8:03:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fredhocker on Feb 5, 2020 8:03:17 GMT We have at least two yards that survive. These taper so that the end is about 1/3 the diameter at the center. Fred

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