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    Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale

    in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750

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    Popeye,

     

    When you start to use that magnifier doing the rigging, watch out that you don't get too close and hit the model with it.  I'm serious!  Until you get used to it, it's very easy to forget that you've got that thing sticking out from the front of your face.

     

    John

    I use some clip on magnifiers that fit over my regular glasses. They fit low on the lens and act similar to bifocals, and I can look over the top of them to see with normal vision. They do not protrude more than 1/2" from my glasses and they flip up out of the way when not needed. They are called Magni Clips and come in 2x,3x,4x and 5x. For most rigging work I use the 3x with my glasses I use for computer work. For more detailed the 4x is great. The 5x puts the focal point too close to my eyes and only one eye is used causing a loss of depth perception. The 2x is pretty weak. I'm not affiliated with the manufacturer just a happy user!

    Tom

    Rigging sizes in relation to scale of model

    in Masting, rigging and sails

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    I am building the Danmark Scale 1:75 also and am wondering what running rigging proportions to use for a 1932 ship with the wire standing rigging. The info provided by John is a great start. Is there a definitive source for the Danmark? Is it built using 1850 style rigging proportions, but I don't see scaling using them since the masts are based on wood main lower mast diameter. Also would the blocks use steel strops?

    Again is there a good resource for this type info. 

    Thanks for any help.

    Tom in Beverly, Ma.

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