HMS Victory Occre 225 - build log

[AllanKP69]

Hi Crypton,
Are the battens as shown in the kit instructions? According to The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, page 2, there were 8 for each mast and they reached from the hounds to a point 3/5 of the way to the cap. They went over the iron bands on the mast head. The breadth of each batten was 1/8 of the given diameter of the mast.
Allan

 

[Crypton]

Hi Crypton,
Are the battens as shown in the kit instructions? According to The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, page 2, there were 8 for each mast and they reached from the hounds to a point 3/5 of the way to the cap. They went over the iron bands on the mast head. The breadth of each batten was 1/8 of the given diameter of the mast.
Allan

Yes, I’m following the instructions in this case.

 

[AllanKP69]

Totally understand your decision.
Allan

 

[Crypton]

This week, I have been fiddling with small black chains, deviating from the manual and historic accuracy. Still happy with how it looks.

 

[AllanKP69]

Your model, your choice! Chains or chainplates, they were in line with the shrouds.
Allan