Kuba91nt Posted June 10, 2023 Share #1 Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) Hi. Anyone know what was the thickness of the rope "mainmast lower part stay(100%)" on the French vessels from 1680th to 1700th in 1/1 scale? I can't find this information anywhere, it's possible the rope was about 3.5 inches ? In 1/36 scale its a 2,44mm, im making La Belle 1680. What thickness of rope should I make ? What do you think about it ? Edited June 10, 2023 by Kuba91nt mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution popeye2sea Posted June 10, 2023 Solution Share #2 Posted June 10, 2023 The Main Stay circumference should be half of the greatest diameter of the Main mast. In order to get the diameter of the main: Thickest part of main mast is at deck level. Diameter equals one inch for every 3 feet of mast length. Main mast length is approx. 2.5 times the beam of the vessel So, for example, vessel has 30 foot beam Main mast length 30 x 2.5= 75 feet Main mast diameter 75 / 3 = 25 inches Main stay circumference 25 / 2 = 12.5 inches Main stay diameter 12.5 / 3.14 = 3.98 inches At 1:36 scale a 4 inch diameter rope will be 0.11 inches or 2.8 mm Hope that helps. Regards, mtaylor, allanyed and Kuba91nt 2 1 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuba91nt Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted June 10, 2023 Thank you, I'm still learning, some things I don't understand, that's why I'm asking. La Belle has only 14 ft 9 in (4.50 m) ~ 15ft Main mast length 15 x 2.5= 37.50 Main mast diameter 37,50 / 3 = 12,50 Main stay circumference 12,50 / 2 = 6,25 Main stay diameter 6,25 / 3.14 = 1,99 At 1:36 scale is 1,41mm, but this is a barque Isn't that too thin for a ship of this type ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted June 12, 2023 Share #4 Posted June 12, 2023 Kuba, What I gave you was a general rule of thumb for ship rigged vessels of that era. Personally, I think that a 1.4 or 1.5mm rope will probably look just fine. But if you wish to go a bit larger, have at it. Whatever you feel looks good to your eye is what is important. BTW, I'm guessing that Kuba is not your real name. We are a fairly friendly bunch here on MSW. We like real names (no pressure). Regards, Henry mtaylor and Kuba91nt 2 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted June 12, 2023 Share #5 Posted June 12, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, popeye2sea said: BTW, I'm guessing that Kuba is not your real name. We are a fairly friendly bunch here on MSW. We like real names (no pressure). Going off topic here and you may be right but the symbol looks like a Rasta lion and I THINK Kuba is not an uncommon Rastafarian name. Allan Edited June 12, 2023 by allanyed mtaylor and Kuba91nt 1 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuba91nt Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted June 12, 2023 3 hours ago, allanyed said: Going off topic here and you may be right but the symbol looks like a Rasta lion and I THINK Kuba is not an uncommon Rastafarian name. Allan 15 hours ago, popeye2sea said: Kuba, What I gave you was a general rule of thumb for ship rigged vessels of that era. Personally, I think that a 1.4 or 1.5mm rope will probably look just fine. But if you wish to go a bit larger, have at it. Whatever you feel looks good to your eye is what is important. BTW, I'm guessing that Kuba is not your real name. We are a fairly friendly bunch here on MSW. We like real names (no pressure). Regards, Henry My real name is Jakub, in Polish Kuba is a diminutive of Jakub. Jakub and Kuba is a variation of the name Jacob. And the Rasta lion is because my name is Jakub - Jacob, and im Rastafarian 😀 Thank you very much for your answers. Regards, Jakub, Kuba 😄 mtaylor and allanyed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted June 12, 2023 Share #7 Posted June 12, 2023 Welcome, Jakub. Regards, Henry mtaylor 1 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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