Joern Henrich windvane

[forward28]

Hello!
Going to make own windvane.
WindGear by Joern Heinrich - Pictures - Bilder
Have already found instructions, it is with wooden elements.
I have small photos of the same with full metal constructions, but
I can't understand some of the details.
Does anybody made the same?
Can you may be send pictures with high resolutions of some attachments points?
1) What is purpose of this ring and rope?
2) I misunderstood, how realised bearing for vertical bar and also for horizontal rod, which
connected with paddle.
3) What length of horizontal (cross) pipe?
4) Length of vertical bar, which holding paddle below is approx 600-700 mmm. correct??
5) I understand, that all dimentions almost the same as for wooden construction, but
I need more pictures with high resolution to understood, how it constructed.

 

[fredrussell]

I think number 1 is a remote control to adjust windvane position from the cockpit. The lines are led forward - so you avoid leaning out over transom to change course.