HMS Victory by JEFFRAV - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC

[DanBArt]

Thanks for posting this thread and for giving detailed information on what you are using concerning blocks, tackle, and rigging materials.   I'm planning to start this kit soon and already know I want to use upgraded materials in many places. 

[JEFFRAV]

Back into ship building again after along time off had some serious medical problems I have a question on part 89 fore and aft rack (fife) in that Longridge shows lines tied to it goes up through the grates and then to where. I was looking at Bill97 build and he has 8 lines tied to the aft fife (bitt) and 4 lines tied to the fore bit. Is that correct or there less lines can't really tell and do the lines go up to blocks then come back down to the deck and get tied off too an eye or too a belaying pin not sure. Help would be appreciated

[Ian_Grant]

Hi Jeff;

 

Hope your medical issues are solved!!

 

Those lines are the mainsail jeer and clew garnet lines, and the main topsail sheets; a total of six lines. These pass through the quarterdeck and belay to parts 89, as you say. I'm not sure where you saw four lines and eight lines on Bill's model.

 

Longridge notes these lines passing through the deck on pg 267 Plan #11 (see top right).

 

Mainsail jeer lines are mentioned on pg 251; mostly they are the same as the foreyard jeer lines detailed on pg 241 except that they pass through the deck.

See the drawing "Plan No. 8" for beautifully detailed illustration of jeers and many other things at the fore yard.

 

Main clew garnets are mentioned on pg 252 but as above refer to the fore clew garnets described on pg 243 bottom.

 

Main topsail sheet lines are described top of pg254.

 

See also Longridge photo of the bitts, Plate 46 at pg 196, with descriptive caption.

 

 

Edited January 18 by Ian_Grant