USRC Ranger 1819 by Cathead – FINISHED – Corel – Scale 1:64

[Cathead]

If I understand your question correctly, I did that in two ways depending on context:

 

(1) by passing the line through the bolt or block, tying the simplest possible overhand knot to hold it in place (think the first step of shoelace tying), using a small clamp to hold both ends of the line parallel, applying a tiny drop of glue to fix the proto-knot in place, then finishing the knot or wrapping the loose end around the taut end as needed.

 

(2) by doing something similar, but to simulate "serving" (the finer line wrapped around two rope ends to hold them in place), once I used a drop of glue to hold the original rope in place, I simply used fine tweezers to wrap finer line around just like real serving, again using a spot of glue to hold it in place once done.

 

If these written descriptions aren't clear, I can try and whip up a mock photo or two for you.

[Capella]

I think I get what you're describing.

 

Actually, having finished the first part of the main mast rigging and starting on the mizzen mast rigging (starting to get those nautical terms down 😉) today, I was getting better at handling things. All of that rigging makes for good practice!

 

Thanks again!

[Cathead]

Here's a thread (no pun intended) from the MSW rigging section that contains a variety of suggestions, examples, and links for methods:

 

 

[Capella]

Thanks!

 

I need to remember the great resources available here.

[LeftyNighthawk]

Hi, I found this thread while searching the internet for help with plans of the Corel USS Ranger SM55. I got this unbuilt second hand model. Sadly the kit isn't complete, the keel is missing and also some of the ribs but the keel I can make from the only drawing included in the kit. Is there a drawing showing the ribs. Do you have the complete plans and building instructions and if so have the possibility to scan these?

BR

Thomas Persson

Sweden

[Cathead]

Hi Thomas, it's possible I still have the plans tucked away somewhere and can look when I get a chance. If you don't see a response in a couple days, please post again to remind me.

[Cathead]

Thomas, I don't seem to have any of the plans or instructions anymore. It was a long time ago, and I wasn't particularly pleased with the kit, so I likely recycled them as I had no intention of ever using them again. Sorry! I wonder if Corel would be willing to provide you with a set if you got in touch? Good luck.