Charlie pal Posted December 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 9, 2020 Hello all, hope all are well. On my last two builds I struggled a bit when installing deadeyes Is there a preferred method to install them? I have seen wooden deadeye adjusters advertised. Has anyone tried them? ....Thanks...Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted December 9, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 9, 2020 The tried and true method is to have some kind of spacer while you set the shrouds.. Here is a good example: Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE Keithbrad80 and mtaylor 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 9, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 9, 2020 Numerous ways to skin that cat, Charlie. Try using the search function (upper right side) and "deadeye" or "deadeyes" as the keywod. After the first search use the "advanced" features and set the search to this sub-forum. You'll come across methods from jigs similar to what Gregory posted to simple methods using a paper clip. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithbrad80 Posted December 10, 2020 Share #4 Posted December 10, 2020 Dead eyes seem to be one of those things where every person will have a different technique as to how to get them together. Depending on the scale I have seen shroud jigs that allow you to tie the shrouds right into the deadeye leaving them all level. I recommend looking up deadeye in the search bar of MSW, there are also several YouTube videos out there you could watch. It might be beneficial to practice a bunch before doing it for real on your model. Good luck! Bradley mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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