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  1. Jim Lad
    The chain used in the running rigging was very light and I very much doubt that you'll find anything anywhere near scale. You can use black thread instead as the chain links would be too small to see at 1/96. John PS: I assume you're talking about chain sheets etc. You should be able to get scale chain for the head rigging.
  2. Jim Lad
    Jim, people did (still do?) treat thread with beeswax as a way of removing the fluff that's apparent of certain threads. The traditional model rigging thread of linen is a good example. The only problem with using beeswax is that it can be a magnet for dust, but this shouldn't be a problem if the model is kept in a case. If you're using modern synthetic threads they probably won't have any fluff on them, but some of them have an awful lot of stretch in them, so it's a good idea to hang them up with a weight on them for a while to get the stretch out. John
  3. Jim Lad
    That hull has turned out really well. John
  4. Jim Lad
    Hello Richard, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  5. Jim Lad
    Hello Pete, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  6. Jim Lad
    Hello Rachel, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  7. Jim Lad
    Absolutely beautiful! Great work. John
  8. Jim Lad
    Can't wait to see this little beauty on its stand. John
  9. Jim Lad
    Pat, I think it's important to remember that this period was one of great innovation and experimentation (within reason) in rigging and that many unusual things were happening aloft. The slab line may very well have been used to 'goose-wing' the sail as under some conditions of wind it would be partly blanketed by the gaff sail. The double running peak halliard is certainly unusual, but again with the bounds of rigging development at the time. of course I could simply say that it was all crazy 'Grey Funnel Line' stuff, but I would obviously never stoop that low! I'd go with the warrant if it's proved reliable so far. John
  10. Jim Lad
    Hello Tim, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  11. Jim Lad
    Good to see you back on the model, Mark. John
  12. Jim Lad
    It is sometimes quite difficult for us in the 21st century to understand working conditions in previous times. It was common for even very large sailing ships not to have ratlines on at least part of their rigging. In his book "The Last Grain Race", Eric Newby describes how he had to climb to the main truck on first joining the ship. When he got to the head of the topmast, he found that the only access to the royal yard and mast truck was to 'shinny' up the mast! John
  13. Jim Lad
    Just found your log, George. She really looks first class. John
  14. Jim Lad
    Hello Al, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  15. Jim Lad
    Gentlemen; just a couple of points: 1. Please keep the discussion on a rational and polite basis at all times. If it degenerates into arguments and name calling it may have to be closed down. 2. Please also remember that although many of these vessels resemble staysail schooners, they are, in fact, specialised Mediterranean fishing and trading rigs and will have their own special local names, which no one has investigated as yet. Have fun trying to figure them out! John
  16. Jim Lad
    A good start! You've already learned quite a lot about working with metal. John
  17. Jim Lad
    And a happy New Year and warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under', Geoff. John
  18. Jim Lad
    Just catching up. That planking is looking very neat. John
  19. Jim Lad
    A beautiful job on that hull, Paul. John
  20. Jim Lad
    Hello Chimp, and another warm welcome from 'Down Under'. John
  21. Jim Lad
    Hello Neil, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  22. Jim Lad
    Crikey, mate, that's not good. Get yourself tested just to be sure you're clear. John
  23. Jim Lad
    Hey, what's five years between friends! Welcome home, mate. John
  24. Jim Lad
    Hello Ruud, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  25. Jim Lad
    Hello Stuart, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. That's good advice from Chris re trying something a little simpler to get your hand in first. John

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