Kimberley Posted November 5, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 5, 2013 I have attached a picture from my directions booklet. I understand the spreader part in the middle for pulling the thread/rope through, but I do not understand the large circle things pointed to the top of the other masts that show the bundle of thread/rope being pulled though. Nothing in the picture is in my parts. Do I create it them with the rope? Also, on the chainplates on the bottom. I have attached a picture of those too. Exactly how do I attach each rope for the shrouds onto these? I sure hope I got those terms correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted November 5, 2013 Share #2 Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Yes, they are made from rope and part of the "standing rigging" so you will use black colored rope, thye should have some type of sizing guide. The circles are blown up larger details of the mast connections Regarding the chainplates and deadeyes, the shroud rope should wrap around the circumference of each deadeye. You want your shrouds to lie alongside each other without any crossovers, tapering out the the chainplates. You might consider doing them in pairs rather than all-at-once, to help keep them neat. Go back n forth, attach 2 portside, then the same 2 on starboard etc... Also dont trim off the excess until all standing rigging complete, so you can do fine adjustments to the tension and angle of the masts. Ken Edited November 5, 2013 by BareHook tasmanian, avsjerome2003 and Kimberley 3 Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted November 5, 2013 They do not have any sizing guide. There is no black colored rope. The rope it came with will not tighten up at all. It is like stiff and a little waxy. I attempted to do the one of the back side, but it is not going well. I just can't get the rope tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted November 5, 2013 Thanks Ken. I did like you said on the middle tall mast. I went back and forth doing one at a time. It looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted November 7, 2013 Share #5 Posted November 7, 2013 Then its time to practice your ratlines and clove hitches, or you can just use half-hitches Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted November 7, 2013 I just now learned how to tie the clove hitch, the half-hitch, and the double half-hitch also. I used an online video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted November 7, 2013 Share #7 Posted November 7, 2013 I found the clove hitch to be pretty easy once I tied a few and got into it. They were a lot easier for me by clipping one end and tying with the other end using tweezers, they were easy to align and tighten to the needed spacing. Check out my build log of the AVS, as I just finished doing these. Ken Kimberley 1 Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted November 7, 2013 Ken how do I find your build log? It does not have anything for me to click on under you post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted November 11, 2013 Share #9 Posted November 11, 2013 I haven't figured out how to include links, but if you search "Barehook" in the Kit Build Logs in Progress section, mine will be one that come-up. Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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