YQ Bluenose Ted R

[Ted Robinson]

I'm confused here. The C233 black ropes for the stays appear to be twice as large as the ropes in drawing 8-5. This drawing indicates it is at 1to 1 scale.
The C234 rope appears to be the same size as the drawings.
Everything has come to a stop until I make sure the C233 is correct.
Please help.
Happy modeling
Ted

 

[RDN1954]

I'm confused here. The C233 black ropes for the staysView attachment 488122 appear to be twice as large as the ropes in drawing 8-5. This drawing indicates it is at 1to 1 scale.
The C234 rope appears to be the same size as the drawings.
Everything has come to a stop until I make sure the C233 is correct.
Please help.
Happy modeling
Ted

Can't help you here; I exclusively used other ropes of different diameters. Maybe @Dean62 BN build is of any use, I think he, amongst others, used the ropes coming with the kit. Other builds to check: @mallacoota or @Robertd.

 

[Dean62]

Can't help you here; I exclusively used other ropes of different diameters. Maybe @Dean62 BN build is of any use, I think he, amongst others, used the ropes coming with the kit. Other builds to check: @mallacoota or @Robertd.

I actually did not use any of the supplied rope…threw it all away. Luckily I had a good supply of quality rope. I also use bees wax on mine to get rid of any fuzz, which kills the appearance of scale otherwise!

 

[RDN1954]

I actually did not use any of the supplied rope…threw it all away. Luckily I had a good supply of quality rope. I also use bees wax on mine to get rid of any fuzz, which kills the appearance of scale otherwise!

Stand corrected...

 

[Daniel20]

I too tossed all the kit supplied rope Ted.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I actually did not use any of the supplied rope…threw it all away. Luckily I had a good supply of quality rope. I also use bees wax on mine to get rid of any fuzz, which kills the appearance of scale otherwise!

I'm using the beeswax. Thank you.

I too tossed all the kit supplied rope Ted.

Thank you. I'm using the 3.5 mm pear blocks from Drydock Models. Only the smallest ropes supplied in the kit works out for the scale of the blocks for standing rigging. I don't have enough to complete the model and do t know where to get additional rope the same

 

[Daniel20]

I'm using the beeswax. Thank you.

Thank you. I'm using the 3.5 mm pear blocks from Drydock Models. Only the smallest ropes supplied in the kit works out for the scale of the blocks for standing rigging. I don't have enough to complete the model and do t know where to get additional rope the same

I still have all my kit supplied rope Ted. Private message me your mailing address and I'll send it to you.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I actually did not use any of the supplied rope…threw it all away. Luckily I had a good supply of quality rope. I also use bees wax on mine to get rid of any fuzz, which kills the appearance of scale otherwise!

I still have all my kit supplied rope Ted. Private message me your mailing address and I'll send it to you.

Thank you ever so much

Can't help you here; I exclusively used other ropes of different diameters. Maybe @Dean62 BN build is of any use, I think he, amongst others, used the ropes coming with the kit. Other builds to check: @mallacoota or @Robertd.

When I was in the Boy Scouts we made a rope making machine and made your from twine at local jamborees.

 

[Ted Robinson]

First attempt at seizing the shrouds. Did it in yellow so I can easily see what I was doing and will color black with a magic marker.

 

[Ted Robinson]

The smallest deadeye shroud appears to go to the end of the crosstree.is that correct?

 

[Daniel20]

First attempt at seizing the shrouds. Did it in yellow so I can easily see what I was doing and will color black with a magic marker.

View attachment 488530

What you are calling seizing is actually called 'serving' a rope. wrapping a smaller rope or chord around a shroud to protect it from being rubbed on by say a sail or other rope.

 

[Daniel20]

The smallest deadeye shroud appears to go to the end of the crosstree.is that correct?

View attachment 488531

It goes to the end of the crosstree then on up to the top of the upper mast. I placed an eyelet out on the end of my crosstree and ran the rope through it.

 

[Ted Robinson]

What you are calling seizing is actually called 'serving' a rope. wrapping a smaller rope or chord around a shroud to protect it from being rubbed on by say a sail or other rope.

Thank you, still learning the proper nomenclature

 

[Ted Robinson]

It goes to the end of the crosstree then on up to the top of the upper mast. I placed an eyelet out on the end of my crosstree and ran the rope through it.

Thank you.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I use what are called Flush Side Cutters, like regular side cutters, but offset to cut on one side instead of the center.

You may find them in Hobby Lobby crafts section or maybe jewelry.

Image below was from Home Depot website.

Also Micro-Mark, or Model Expo may sell them.

I have used for years especially to cut model railroad track flush on ends for joining.

View attachment 488068

Good afternoon @Kurt Konrath.
I purchased a pair today at H ome Depot. Boy am I pleased with these side cutters!
Thank you for the tip.
Ted

 

[Philski]

I'm confused here. The C233 black ropes for the staysView attachment 488122 appear to be twice as large as the ropes in drawing 8-5. This drawing indicates it is at 1to 1 scale.
The C234 rope appears to be the same size as the drawings.
Everything has come to a stop until I make sure the C233 is correct.
Please help.
Happy modeling
Ted

Doesn't the plans give a thread size?

 

[Philski]

I'm using the beeswax. Thank you.

Thank you. I'm using the 3.5 mm pear blocks from Drydock Models. Only the smallest ropes supplied in the kit works out for the scale of the blocks for standing rigging. I don't have enough to complete the model and do t know where to get additional rope the same

Amazon sells threads for rigging as does several other places. I think Model Expo carries thread too. Use calipers and carefully measure your thread diameter ( typically in millimeter i.e. 0.80mm or 0.15mm). I almost always use after market thread for ropes and lines.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Easiest way to measure thread size I have been told is to tightly wrap 10 winds around a card or dowel, and them take measurement and divide by 10. Much more accurate that trying to squeeze on strand for size.

 

[Ted Robinson]

Doesn't the plans give a thread size?

No the Plans have no indication of the size used.

 

[Ted Robinson]

Amazon sells threads for rigging as does several other places. I think Model Expo carries thread too. Use calipers and carefully measure your thread diameter ( typically in millimeter i.e. 0.80mm or 0.15mm). I almost always use after market thread for ropes and lines.

Thank you @Philski for your help.