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A few quotes from the literature on emergency steering chains. “The rudder tender to lift out of its Irons In rough seas but was prevented from doing so by means of a wooden block known as a wood lock. Strong ropes and chains were fitted to the rudder as a secondary precaution and provide a means of control in the event of damage to the tiller. These were attached to the rudder and the stern, and were known as the rudder pendants.” (See drwg) From: Historic ship models by Wolfram zu Mondfeld. “Another iron fitting, known as the spectacle frame, was fitted just above waterline, usually at the level hancings, to act as emergency steering chain. It consisted of a pair of rings, one on each side of the rear face of the rudder. These were linked by bar of iron, which also extended round the sides of the rudder, and was bolted firmly in position. Chains were fitted to these rings, to give some control over the rudder in the event of damage to its head. They also prevented the rudder from being completely lost, should an accident break the gudgeons and pintles. Ringbolts were fitted on the wing transom , just under the stern galleries, to hold the other ends of the chains were not in use” From: The Arming and Fitting of English Ships of War 1600-1815 by Brian Lavery Tadeusz

Chains arrangement on existing historic vessels: HMS Victory and Danish fregate Jylland. Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

Sometimes they are tarred and sometimes not. Fot.1,2 HMS Victory Fot.3 VOC Amsterdam FOt.4 VOC Batavia Tadeusz

Our models built at the expense of many hours of work should last many years and enjoy the perfect eye look. To protect them from dust, which is the main enemy of these delicate structures and especially the rigging, place them in showcases. Such cabinets can do with your own hands. Several ways to implement them. The frame structure of aluminum profiles joined with aluminum blind rivets. The frame structure of wooden profiles glued and fastened with nails and screws. The frame structure of PVC angles with use of double face self-adhesive tape for joint it with plexi plates. The basis for showcases can be made from MDF board, plywood or wood boards. The cover can be made as the transparent plexi or the same material as the base. Lamps for lighting model can be installed in showcase cover. Fot.1Type 2 showcase for HMS Warrior and Speedy Dimensions L 164 cm B 44 cm H 84 cm Fot. 2, 3 Details of construction Fot.5 Type 1 showcase for Vasa and Friesland Dimensions L 115 cm B 36 cm H 173 cm Fot.6 Type 1 showcase for Solei Ryale and HMS Victory. Dimensions L 130 cm B 51 cm H 205 cm Fot.7 Aluminium sections and PVC angles Fot.8 Type 3 showcase for Speedy Fot.9, 10 Wooden sections used for showcase frame Fot.11 PVC angles Tadeusz

Hi, Sometimes it helps to soak the wood in ammonia. It is not pleasant but the end justifies the means. Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

Useful links about maritime signal flags and national flags: http://www.modelships.de/Flaggen-Beispiele.htm https://flagspot.net/flags/xf-sign.html

Hi, Hulls of wooden sailing vessels for the protection of the underwater part from damage by worms was covered with copper plates (also lead or zinc plates). Copper plates was 48X21ins to 86x64ins depending of period and country of ship origin. The nail heads were from 3/8 to 1 1/4 ins diameter and recessed into the plating in order to surface was smooth. Manufacturers often offer modeling kits in sets of copper plates but in my opinion they are not properly made ​​for models in scale 1:75 - 1:100. In particular too visible nails that secure the plates to the hull. Proper implementation of coppering is very important to the final look of the model. For these models, a convenient solution is to use a self-adhesive copper tape, which is available in various widths. The edges of subsequent sheets of copper, we can easily do by pressing a chisel. This allows for the most realistic appearance performance of our model. Desirable was the application of the patina but far I did not have found efficient method for it. Drwg from " The Constuction and Fitting of the EWnglish Man of War 1650-1850" by Peter Goodwin Fot.1-3 HMS Victory coppering remainings and model Fot.4-8 Jylland - The Danish frigate 1860 Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

Jackstays was introduced about 1830 and was made from ropes guided along yard through iron rings. Next in years 1835-1840 jackstays was made from metal rods. ( see Historic ship models byWolfram zu Mondenfeld page 230). HMS Warrior 1860. Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

Lanyards fixing on some ships: Batavia 1628 Jylland 1860 Vasa 1628 Victory 1778 / 1800 Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

Hi, In proper alignment of deadeyes a simple jig is very helpful .Jigs for keep proper distance between deadeyes (3-5 dia.) Various sizes depending of deadeye dia. Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

Hi, Samples of gun tacles on period ships: HMS Victory pict. 1-4 HMS warrior 1860 pict. 5,6 Danish steam fregate Jylland pict. 7-10 Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

Tools I use for rigging. Clamps are used for preliminary tensioning of threads prior the final arrangement of rigging as also for marking individual threads for proper belaying it. Mini drill is suitable for cleaning holes in blocks if was blocked by glue or lacquer. Extra thin copper wire is the best solution for pass threads through blocks. Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

Simplest jig ever – take piece of telecom cable and remove thin wires from inside it is great for pass thread trough block or deadeye. Space jig for lanyard Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

Hi, On my model HMS Warrior in scale 1:100 i simulate iron plates with masking tape. Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860 Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

I work using this method: http://www.shipsofscale.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=446 Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818

This is my way for sailmaking: http://www.shipsofscale.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=427 Tadeusz My models: From kits Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland From scratch HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale Peter von Danzig Polacca XVII cent. Current project: SS Savannah 1818