Realistic tackle

[Michelnou]

I am looking for a trick to improve the realism of this cathead tackle of which the block is too light.

 

If you have a proposal, I will take it.

Mike

 

[AON]

First thing is the block seems to be installed upside down.

 

Imagine there is a sheave in it and the rope runs from the bottom of the sheave (at the bottom of the block) where the hole is towards the top of the sheave and away towards the other block, or sheave, or whatever it may run to.  This would mean your hook may be on the wrong end of the block.

 

Having it wrap naturally may improve the way it lays and also the way it looks.

 

Then to tame your line, you might brush it with a solution of water and white glue and then train it to lay more naturally as they always seem to have a mind of their own unless under some weight.

Edited April 1, 2021 by AON

[Blue Ensign]

As Alan says diluted pva is good for  adding  'weightiness' to line.

 

With cat tackles I  suspend a small lead weight from the cat block  hook and paint diluted pva  on the tackle lines.

 

B.E.

[Michelnou]

Thank you for the advices.

I am going to return the cathead blocks in the good direction !

Mike