I inhereted a hand carved scratch-built Dutch Galleon from my Wife's grandfather, who died about 20 years ago. It was built in the 1920s, when he wsa in the navy. I have been in the process of restoring it. I have finished everything except for the bulk of the rigging. I've got the shrouds tied, the ratlines done, and stays put in.
Herein lies the problem. I have NO clue what he used as a rigging guide. I think I've narrowed the ship down to a Dutch Galleon from the 1600s. I've bought every book I can find about rigging, but I can't seem to find an actual rigging plan. Nothing that shows what direction to rig, what to do first, how to set up the blocks.
I'm looking for some sort of rigging diagram...the type that come with kits these days. problem is, I've really not been able to find one on the internet, let alone one for a galleon!
ANY help please?? Ask me questions if needed, and hopefully I can clarify...but I'm at wits end!
Thanks for your help...
-jonathan