Build Log: 18th Century Longboat 1750-1760 by Model Shipways

[Sparky]

The instructions for this model are not great- especially for the rigging. the fuzzy photos don't help either. the blocks in the photos don't match the supplied ones. and i find it impossible to strop these tiny things....so i had to substitute wire being glued into holes i had to drill. i feel like i want to start all over again.

I found that drilling the holes larger and then using a small amount of glue between my fingers then wiping onto the end of the thread. After the glue dries I then cut the thread at an angle to allow the threading of the Deadeyes.

 

[Linus510]

I found that drilling the holes larger and then using a small amount of glue between my fingers then wiping onto the end of the thread. After the glue dries I then cut the thread at an angle to allow the threading of the Deadeyes.

Seemed to work for me as well. Often, I'd have to drill out the existing holes, then take a straight pin and wiggle out inside the hole. Seemed to help.

 

[Linus510]

The instructions for this model are not great- especially for the rigging. the fuzzy photos don't help either. the blocks in the photos don't match the supplied ones. and i find it impossible to strop these tiny things....so i had to substitute wire being glued into holes i had to drill. i feel like i want to start all over again.

 

[Linus510]

I have to agree. I found the instructions quite insufficient. As you stated, the photos are horribly blurry, and the rigging plan sheet and instructions were vague and incomplete. I am just about to finish the model, but I think I'll always question the accuracy of some of the construction.