French 1/1 mainmast stay rope 1680-1700, La Belle 1680

[Kuba91nt]

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

[popeye2sea]

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,

[Kuba91nt]

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 ?

[popeye2sea]

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

[allanyed]

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

[Kuba91nt]

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 😄

[popeye2sea]

Welcome, Jakub.

 

Regards,

 

Henry