Category The Rig
Running Rigging
The rigging used for raising, lowering, shaping, and controlling the sails on a sailing vessel.
How to Do End Whipping
Whipping is a common way to stabilize the end of a piece of rope, but it can work in other applications. There are a few circumstances when building a rig for a model yacht where you may want to end-whip the end of a mast or boom.
Front of Jib Details
Details of the front of the jib boom including the jib club fitting attachment for the jibstay and jib tack and the jib swivel attachment to the jib rack.
Fairleads
Fairleads for vintage model yachts can be very hard to find,
and if you do find them, they can be a bit pricey, although beautiful.
You can make your own that look good and are functional using hardware store items.
Tee-shaped Brass for Various Fittings
These Tees can be used for making a shroud rack, mast step, mast crane, backstay bracket, and other fittings.