Theodosius Posted March 11 Share #1 Posted March 11 Hello, start of the rigging process is now only a vew yards away. What I need now is an explanation of how to make all the needet basic knots. Best with diagrams and or photos. Thanks alot for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted March 11 Share #2 Posted March 11 The most complete source is THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS by Clifford Ashley. Other good sources are THE ARTS OF THE SAILOR by Hervey Garrett Smith and THE YOUNG SEA OFFICERS SHEET ANCHOR by Darcy Lever Regards, Henry Theodosius, allanyed, paul ron and 1 other 4 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...
Bob Cleek Posted March 11 Share #3 Posted March 11 YouTube has a lot of videos on the subject, some better than others: (62) knot tying for ship models - YouTube Also check out YouTube under "surgical instrument tying" and "surgical knot tying with instruments." There are relatively few knots that are requred. Once you've mastered a simple reef or square knot, a half hitch, and a clove hitch, and how to secure a line to a horned cleat you should pretty much have all you need. None are complex knots. You can find all of them demonstrated on YouTube. Knocklouder, mtaylor, Theodosius and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodosius Posted March 12 Author Share #4 Posted March 12 @popeye2sea: thank you for this suggestions, I put the books on my 'to search' list! This is the for going into the rabbit hole 🙂 @Bob Cleek: thanks for the links, this youtube videos are very helpfull. Yes, I was lookin for this basic stuff. I'm sure, that will cover most of the needet ones 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted March 12 Share #5 Posted March 12 https://www.animatedknots.com/complete-knot-list I found this useful , I hope it helps.. Bob M. Wacom, ferretmary1 and Chuck Seiler 3 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: The Mayflower: Amati On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted March 12 Share #6 Posted March 12 2 minutes ago, Knocklouder said: https://www.animatedknots.com/complete-knot-list I found this useful , I hope it helps.. Bob M. Wow! An animated online "knot board." Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted March 12 Share #7 Posted March 12 19 minutes ago, Knocklouder said: https://www.animatedknots.com/complete-knot-list I found this useful , I hope it helps.. Bob M. That looks interesting, Bob! I'm saving that one. I have this one saved for reference and have used it several times... Rope Knots - All Rope Knots Animated and Illustrated | How to tie all knots for Boating, Climbing, Scouting, Survival, (netknots.com) Chuck Seiler 1 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted March 12 Share #8 Posted March 12 Well it looks like we got this all Tied up. Thanks Chuck Seiler, Bob Cleek and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: The Mayflower: Amati On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted March 13 Share #9 Posted March 13 On 3/11/2024 at 1:47 PM, Bob Cleek said: ….. There are relatively few knots that are requred. Once you've mastered a simple reef or square knot, a half hitch, and a clove hitch, and how to secure a line to a horned cleat you should pretty much have all you need. None are complex knots. You can find all of them demonstrated on YouTube. Well said.. The biggest challenge is deciding which knot to use in order to “model” the look of actual practice. Bob Cleek, Knocklouder and mtaylor 3 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert952 Posted March 14 Share #10 Posted March 14 To be sure the loose ends are all tied up. As pointed out... you only need a few knots. I found this useful as it has the bare essentials mentioned above and a way to practice them. Link to Knot Tying Kit at Amazon mtaylor and Bob Cleek 2 Quote ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robert Chenoweth Current Build: Maine Peapod; Midwest Models; 1/14 scale. In the research department: Nothing at this time. Completed models (Links to galleries): Monitor and Merrimack; Metal Earth; 1:370 and 1:390 respectively. (Link to Build Log.) Shrimp Boat; Lindbergh; 1/60 scale (as commission for my brother - a tribute to a friend of his) North Carolina Shad Boat; half hull lift; scratch built. Scale: (I forgot). Done at a class at the NC Maritime Museum. Dinghy; Midwest Models; 1/12 scale (Does LEGO Ship in a Bottle count?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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