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clip. (Figure 5, lower leſt ) A seizing is tied as before, forming an open eye. Once the free end is clipped off the pendant is ready for mounting on a spar. (Figure 5, lower right)


T e spars were shaped as usual, octagonal in the center, then rounded and tapered to the ends where there is a reduced-diameter shoulder. T e center section in the French style of the period was shorter than the English style. To prepare for the rigging, cleats were added to the center and stop cleats on the ends. (Figure 6)


Figure 8.


If the block is to be hitched to a spar or mast I leave both ends of the stropping line quite long. (Figure 5, upper leſt ) If it is to be used as a pendant I clip off one leg, trying to angle the cut toward the remaining line so it blends better. (Figure 5, upper right) T e block and line is reversed and the running end of the line taken round a small dowel held in the leſt alligator


Various blocks were added as specifi ed on the rigging plan. It always is easier to fi t them before the spar is on the model. A pair of single blocks was tied below the spar near the center for the topsail sheets and smaller ones for the mainsail clew lines. Pendants for the braces were slid onto the ends until they hit the stop cleats. (Figure 7, top)


T e spar was rotated forward and two large fi ddle


Figure 9.


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