Concept to Reality - Rigging

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Design stages
Building the hull
Deck details and masts
Rigging and Sails (1 of 2)

Standing and Running Rigging
Once the masts are finished the standing rigging can be completed, this generally is of a darker color since it received more treatment than the running rigging. Rigging used to support the masts, yards and bowsprit is called standing or fixed rigging. The lines controlling the sails form the running or working rigging.

The rigging is normally fixed in position for static display, however it can be made to work on special request. Blocks will have to be fit with rollers that, if kept to scale, are miniscule and more expensive to produce. Gravity also does not work the same on a scale model as in the real-size world. However, during the 17th century, 'gentlemen' often would entertain and impress their guests with hoisting yards and sails on their ship models.

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