Hi ,can you post an image please how those ropes look like beetwen the ratlines?Any tips or tricks on keeping rat lines from sagging too much between shrouds?
Thanks for any help.
Yes, You are right. A little downwards but not Upwards, of which Y has seen-even from Experiences Builders. el CAPIShould not ratlines sag a bit between shroud ropes? At least all old sail ship contemporary depictions show them that way.
I think the ratlines are one of the most visible features. There is a handy jig that basically uses two flat pieces of wood and small clamps to hold all your shrouds in place while you tie the lines. You just reposition the jig as you move up the shrouds.The problem for me in doing ratlines is tension in the thread which makes it difficult to get a uniform appearance. But in a completed model the ratlines are not really noticed.
I don't have any problem keeping the shrouds in place or getting the right ratline spacing. It is with the appearence ratlines themselves. With thin thread, gravity is not a strong enough force to give the ratlines the right drape. Rather it is tension in the thread the determines how it looks. You can see the curvy ratlines in the attached photo. Any suggestions on how to solve this problem would be appreciated.I think the ratlines are one of the most visible features. There is a handy jig that basically uses two flat pieces of wood and small clamps to hold all your shrouds in place while you tie the lines. You just reposition the jig as you move up the shrouds.
'I did make a mixture of water white glue -if wanting a color . add it. Mix well and add your finger to the mix and starting from the top going down. not only the futtock but the shroud too. give it over all- Do not press too much, now your futtock will all the right swing downwards. It will also glue the fuz on the shrouds too, and conserve the riggenI don't have any problem keeping the shrouds in place or getting the right ratline spacing. It is with the appearence ratlines themselves. With thin thread, gravity is not a strong enough force to give the ratlines the right drape. Rather it is tension in the thread the determines how it looks. You can see the curvy ratlines in the attached photo. Any suggestions on how to solve this problem would be appreciated.View attachment 205176
I might try this on my next build.'I did make a mixture of water white glue -if wanting a color . add it. Mix well and add your finger to the mix and starting from the top going down. not only the futtock but the shroud too. give it over all- Do not press too much, now your futtock will all the right swing downwards. It will also glue the fuz on the shrouds too, and conserve the riggen
I USED CLOTH PINSI think the ratlines are one of the most visible features. There is a handy jig that basically uses two flat pieces of wood and small clamps to hold all your shrouds in place while you tie the lines. You just reposition the jig as you move up the shrouds.