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    Interesting. I remember the phrase (in "Post Captain"), but that was before I took much interest in the minutiae of naval practise. A number of online references seem to suggest that tarring is required on hemp for protection against rot, but not on manila. So...... I'm guessing that a model with all-white rigging would be criticised, even though it seems to be permissible.
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    Thanks for your input, chaps. The majority opinion seems to be that parallel to the waterline is the way to go, which I'm pleased about because it seems to be the most aesthetically pleasing even though it does leave an angle between the line of the deadeyes and the lowest ratline. After posting this thread, I found, on another forum, a post from Chuck Passaro which also supports the waterline approach. Thanks again for the replies.
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    My first build of this type of model, and I'm presently working on the shrouds of my HMS Fly. Looking ahead to the ratlines, I notice on the plans that they are shown parallel to the waterline rather than to the sheer - which, on Fly, is quite pronounced. Most photo's of models, however, show them parallel to the sheerpole (if fitted), which follows the line of the upper deadeyes and is, ergo, parallel to the sheer. So I'm puzzled. If that angle is continued right the way up it will be at variance to the level of the top, and that can't be right, shurley? I've tried looking for mention of this, without success. Am I imagining a problem that doesn't exist? Should I just lose the difference gradually over the height of the shrouds? I'm inclined to follow the plans, but I'd really appreciate guidance from the experts on here. Thank you.

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