Thank you Paul!
Vasa - 1:65 DeAgostini [COMPLETED BUILD]
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Hello Friends,
A modest update for you. I have completed the main topgallant stay and the fore topgallant stay along with the backstay at the sprit mast.
Here is the overall view (you can barely make out the topgallant stays):
There is some uncertainty as to how the topgallant stays terminate. Probably the best option would be to simply tie them off to the trees. I chose to use a simple tackle so the stays could be tensioned.
Here is the termination of the main topgallant stay at the foremast top(s):
And now the fore topgallant stay terminating at the bowsprit top:
Finally, here is the remarkably challenging sprit mast back stay. It was a mighty battle to keep lines running smoothly while at the same time not pulling the fore lower stay out of alignment. I didn't get it perfect, but it wasn't for lack of effort...
As always, I am humbled that you would take the time to visit my build-log. Next up: mizzen stays (or more ratlines).
A modest update for you. I have completed the main topgallant stay and the fore topgallant stay along with the backstay at the sprit mast.
Here is the overall view (you can barely make out the topgallant stays):
There is some uncertainty as to how the topgallant stays terminate. Probably the best option would be to simply tie them off to the trees. I chose to use a simple tackle so the stays could be tensioned.
Here is the termination of the main topgallant stay at the foremast top(s):
And now the fore topgallant stay terminating at the bowsprit top:
Finally, here is the remarkably challenging sprit mast back stay. It was a mighty battle to keep lines running smoothly while at the same time not pulling the fore lower stay out of alignment. I didn't get it perfect, but it wasn't for lack of effort...
As always, I am humbled that you would take the time to visit my build-log. Next up: mizzen stays (or more ratlines).
Paul, What size is the line used in the crowsfeet? I suspect it is simple thread, smaller than 0.025mm. Is this correct?
0.23 (0.22?) made rope. It's the smallest I can create. To make it I need to unspin (unravel) my smallest source thread (Skala 240 or E121) into its fibers and then ropewalk it back into Z laid rope. I'll never do it again when this ship is done.
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Three strands of really tight E121 can go down to .23mm but you can hardly see it with the naked eye lol!
Hey Ben,
Do you know of a formula for determining the size of anchor cable? I'm building at 1:65. I'll just buy a meter from you. By the time I experiment (I've never made cable before) it will have made more sense to just purchase yours.
Great job Paul. I just purchased some skala 240 along with some mara 220 and some tex 21 poly for my newfound rope spinning technique. Based on your post it sounds like I'm in for a challenge.
Please reread the part where I said I'll never do it again
. I'm burning through 0.23 rope faster than I can make it. My next ship is going to be at a larger scale or is going to have a curious lack of rigging .
I can barely see anything on my ship without 4x reading glasses I own several pair because I break em or wear them out.Please reread the part where I said I'll never do it again
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Lees (Masting and rigging) gives the proportion of 0.62 the diameter of the mainmast
Lavery (Arming and fitting) says add 1/2" of circumference for each foot at the beam.
But both of these are for 17th and 18th-century ships. If you could find out the actual size I have a scale converting tool.
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Looking amazing, also loving the crows feet.
Thank you, Ben. If anyone uses this information, please note that (I think) the formula will give you the circumference of the anchor cable. Then just convert that to diameter for the size needed.
If my calculations are correct that will mean a 2mm cable for the anchor at 1:65. My main stay is 1.6mm. I guess that seems about right, but maybe someone with more experience can confirm that for me???
Good morning Paul. Wow- I go away for a few days and I read a thesis on ropes and contributing analytics from fellow members...brilliant and informative.
Your rigging is outstanding Paul- love the crows feet on your bowsprit. Cheers
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we'll see
Hi Paul I'm finally up to date with your build, your doing a magnificent job with the rigging. So glad I don't have crow feet on mine.
My main mast is 10mm and using my tables the main stay is 1.6 and the anchor cable is 2mm.
Thanks for the heads up on the rat lines I've got them coming up soon.
Beautiful clean work.
The last picture shows 2 nice crossing spiderwebs, Paul. I suppose, 2 hands where not enough?
Your rope work impressed me!
Regards, Peter
Hey everyone, just a small update...
Ratlines are completed on the lower masts except for one side of the mizzen:
This will be my last posting for a few weeks. My wife and I are heading to Europe for a thrice canceled vacation. We will be on a Rhine River cruise and spending a few days in Amsterdam. Like many of you, this will be our first vacation since the onset of the pandemic so to say we are looking forward to it is an understatement!
Ratlines are completed on the lower masts except for one side of the mizzen:
This will be my last posting for a few weeks. My wife and I are heading to Europe for a thrice canceled vacation. We will be on a Rhine River cruise and spending a few days in Amsterdam. Like many of you, this will be our first vacation since the onset of the pandemic so to say we are looking forward to it is an understatement!