discussion Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

[Bri62]

Finished the 22 shrouds for the foremast not sure, do I fit the deadeyes or move to the mainmast?

 

[wotan]

Hi Brian

I would finish off the deadeyes. It will stop the foremast shrouds flopping about while you attack the main mast. It would also allow you to finish the FUTTOCK shrouds, below the foretop.

John

 

[Bri62]

Hi Brian

I would finish off the deadeyes. It will stop the foremast shrouds flopping about

Good Plan

 

[Bri62]

done a booboo going to have to do number 11 again forgot to paint the deadeye

 

[Bri62]

Neil got me worried so I added a couple of bits to my lazy Susan

 

[Bri62]

Question for you guys been told by another forum that the lashings should be black although I found this.

For a model of HMS Victory, the shroud lashings (the ropes passing through the deadeyes to tighten the shrouds) are historically represented as natural tan, hemp, or light brown. They are distinct from the dark brown or black tarred shrouds themselves. While some modellers use black for all rigging, natural or tan is considered more accurate.
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• Shrouds: Usually painted or treated as dark brown/black due to Stockholm tar.
• Lashings/Lanyards: Natural hemp color or tan.
• Alternative: Some modelers opt for tan to represent un-tarred rope that was regularly adjusted.
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These lashings, also known as lanyards, connect the deadeyes and are typically left untarred to prevent them from seizing up

 

[Airborne01]

Looking very good indeed mate; the rigging on the Sovereign will give you a 'stand still in shock' moment I think, especially with euphroes and the like!
Steve

 

[Bri62]

Looking very good indeed mate; the rigging on the Sovereign will give you a 'stand still in shock' moment I think, especially with euphroes and the like!

Thanks Steve the Sovereign is a way off yet, The rigging on the Victory is no walk in the park

 

[Bri62]

Struggling with the lanyards my back not behaving and spasming if that's a word so only managing a few at a time

 

[minitnkr]

Looking very good.

 

[wotan]

More great stuff Brian. I have always kept the lanyards as natural rope colour, they would certainly not be tarred since they were frequently redone and tarring would make them hard to work with.

John

 

[Tim Marlow]

Worth every spasm Brian . Seriously, hope it improves soon. Could be caused by tension as you tie off all those cords…..

 

[minitnkr]

Years ago I was subject to them so I adjusted my chair & work so I was looking up or at least across so spine was straight relieving my back strain.

 

[Bri62]

More great stuff Brian. I have always kept the lanyards as natural rope colour, they would certainly not be tarred since they were frequently redone and tarring would make them hard to work with.

That's what I thought cheers John

Worth every spasm Brian . Seriously, hope it improves soon. Could be caused by tension as you tie off all those cords…..

Thanks Tim It comes and goes but you could be right

Years ago I was subject to them so I adjusted my chair & work so I was looking up or at least across so spine was straight relieving my back strain.

I'll look into adjusting my chair

 

[Bri62]