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Old 01-08-2012, 12:37 PM
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I have several books on rigging but none of them acturely help with the rigging, I would like know if there is a book ,CD or DVD that really helps newcomers with art of rigging ships where to start and how, sort of a rigging for Dummies type book,CD,DVD
am I asking to much here Im sorry, I ordered the book rigging period ships a step by step guide to the Intricacies of the square rig would anyone know if this book will help I will apprecaite any informantion or suggestion has to offer thank you
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I've been using Marquardt's Eighteenth-century Rigs & Rigging as a source for most rigging information. I've combined what I've learned there with the AOS book on my particular ship, and feel like I have enough information to do a reasonable job. I also use Lennarth Petersson's Rigging Period Ship Models. That's a great source for really clear information.

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Hi John I also have that book eighteenth century rigs and rigging but not sure I have the second book you mentioned rigging period ship models I have to look and see if I do have it can you please explain what you mean by the AOS book
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AOS = Anatomy of the Ship. I have lost track of who even publishes them anymore. At one time it was Phoenix Publications, then The Naval Institute Press, and now, I think it's Conway. I do not know exactly how many ships are in the series, but there are at least six from the 18th century. The books have the same pretty strict format. Author's research is explained in a foreward, followed by a brief history of the ship and a written description. Then, a complete set of scale drawings from the frame to the binnacle. I think some titles go in and out of print. I am using the AOS book on the Endeavour by Karl Heinz Marquardt. As far as rigging goes, Marquardt has done a great job in his drawings which show all the blocks and rigging in enough detail so one can see which lines get served, how blocks are stropped, how certain rigging is lashed, etc.

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Hi Ronald, I see that you have already received some good advice. For a quick simple generic guide, you might also try www.all-model/Rigging .

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The all-model site has a book by Lenart Peterson. I asked for it for Christmas and Santa delivered. It seems to be a wonderful book. All drawings...no text. It shows each section of the rigging separately. The only thing I didn't find was the proper rigging sequence.

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thank's Guys for the information
I ordered that book yesterday rigging period ships styep by step guide I sure hope it is helpfully plus I will go thought the book 18 century rigs and rigging
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