HMS Speedy 1782 by dunnock - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Scale

[dunnock]

Thanks to everyone for the likes and comments.

 

I’ve added all the blocks and deadeyes to the lower masts before they are finally fitted to the model.

 

I’m using the latest ‘boxwood’ resin blocks from Syren which are very nice and detailed. I’ll use the deadeyes supplied with the kit although some sorting is needed to pick those with the best distribution of holes.

 

I’ve used dark brown RoS cotton ropes, served with Gutterman thread for the strops for all the blocks and deadeyes around the mast.

 

The blocks below the tops are shown suspended from eyebolts in the crosstrees on the plans. According to Lees and Petersson, they would be suspended from wooden pegs on the floor of the tops. This arrangement is quite fiddly and space is tight but easier to do before the tops are fitted on the mast. Strops are 0.4mm Gutterman polyester thread.

They need to be long enough to pass through the floor of the top and leave the blocks clear of the crosstrees. A couple of coats of matt varnish stiffen the long strops and fix the pegs in the eye of the strop.

I’m leaving the guard rails off until the rigging is almost complete to make access easier and because I'd probably break them if I fitted them now

That completes the fittings on the lower masts. I’ve made a start on making the bowsprit, jib and flying jibbooms which I’ll complete before beginning the standing rigging.

 

David