HMS Sphinx 1775 by cdrusn89 - Vanguard Models - 1/64

[cdrusn89]

Got all of the mizzen mast lower and topmast ratlines completed (YAH - only three more sets of ratlines to do).

 

Feeling like I was on a roll I added the top gallant mast (no glue yet) - have to get to it at some point so why not now.

 

I added the futtock shrouds and then rigged the top gallant shrouds. Easy, peazy only two per side and NO RATLINES.

 

With the top gallant shrouds in place but not yet secured I put a small clamp on each shroud to provide some tension and broke out the laser to see make sure all three mast sections lined up.

 

With the assistance of the laser I fiddled and fiddled until I got all the masts aligned then CAREFULLY glued the top gallant mast in place and put a big drop of PVA on top of the trestle trees where the top gallant mast shrouds pass through.

 

Here is the shot showing the laser alignment "test".