Revell HMS Victory running rigging

[Guest]

Hi all . New member Henry here. Had a good look around the site and some of the work on here is most impressive. I am recently retired and a novice in the modelling world . I have tackled a few small models to get my hand in and am currently in the middle of Revells 1:225 kit of Victory. I am building out of the box only . I have reached the stage where the standing rigging is complete and am ready to fit sails and running rigging. I am confused though. If I follow the order plan as per instruction sheets it tells me to fit all sails and then the running rigging. I have no idea how I am supposed to get my sausage fingers in between the rat lines to tie off the lines on to the blocks set below each mast. Perhaps somebody out there with more experience has tackled this project before and would be willing to impart a bit of wisdom. I do hope so , because I just keep looking at it at the moment and then find something important to do ! I really want to finish this project so any advice gratefully received. Cheers

[PaulTRose]

wish i could help..............ive got this in the stash and i really want to do it, but the rigging scares me off!

im sure someone will be along with an answer

welcome to the forum and look forward to seeing your work

[Alan 45]

Sorry I can't help I read the title and thought ah someone is going to tell how they did it ! Lol because I have this very build and I've finished the hull section

I would of applied the all the masts though and then the rigging , then put the ladder from the masts but you can't do that.

I supose you could cut long lengths of rigging and super glue one end then thread it through and using super glue to secure it to the masts you want to attach it to, you might not gat all the rigging on that in says in the instructions but you should get a fair bit of it on.

This is as far as I have got with mine , just some touching up to do and I'm ready for masts and rigging [ATTACH]68604.IPB[/ATTACH]

[Gern]

Try this site:

http://pete-coleman.com/forum/

I've spent some time there and there are loads of tips, tricks and techniques for building these kits (even though the site is dedicated to the Victory, many of the techniques can be used for other vessels)

Gern

[Guest]

On the ships i've done i've used two pairs of tweezers to tie off the rigging. And I use tweezers to tie all knots I make in any modeling I do.

Had a bit of experience to help out having had to do some veterinary work for a degree I took but the technique is simple when you know how.

Rather than a waffling explanation which i would no doubt end up doing there's got to be diagrams or videos available on t'interweb to give you the basics.

[Guest]

On the ships i've done i've used two pairs of tweezers to tie off the rigging. And I use tweezers to tie all knots I make in any modeling I do.Had a bit of experience to help out having had to do some veterinary work for a degree I took but the technique is simple when you know how.

Rather than a waffling explanation which i would no doubt end up doing there's got to be diagrams or videos available on t'interweb to give you the basics.

Thanks for this. Yes i had almost concluded that it would end up struggling with tweezers. Do surgeons use similar technique to the one you are talking about. Reckon i could perhaps google that . I was an engineer myself so not as used to little fiddly bits !

[Guest]

On the ships i've done i've used two pairs of tweezers to tie off the rigging. And I use tweezers to tie all knots I make in any modeling I do.Had a bit of experience to help out having had to do some veterinary work for a degree I took but the technique is simple when you know how.

Rather than a waffling explanation which i would no doubt end up doing there's got to be diagrams or videos available on t'interweb to give you the basics.

Thanks for this. Yes i had almost concluded that it

Sorry I can't help I read the title and thought ah someone is going to tell how they did it ! Lol because I have this very build and I've finished the hull section I would of applied the all the masts though and then the rigging , then put the ladder from the masts but you can't do that.

I supose you could cut long lengths of rigging and super glue one end then thread it through and using super glue to secure it to the masts you want to attach it to, you might not gat all the rigging on that in says in the instructions but you should get a fair bit of it on.

This is as far as I have got with mine , just some touching up to do and I'm ready for masts and rigging [ATTACH]67608[/ATTACH]

Masts and standing rigging not too bad. Raid the wifes sewing box for a needle . Helps a lot .

[Guest]

Try this site:http://pete-coleman.com/forum/

I've spent some time there and there are loads of tips, tricks and techniques for building these kits (even though the site is dedicated to the Victory, many of the techniques can be used for other vessels)

Gern

Thanks gern. Will do

[Guest]

wish i could help..............ive got this in the stash and i really want to do it, but the rigging scares me off! im sure someone will be along with an answer

welcome to the forum and look forward to seeing your work

Thanks. Lots of replies already so well chuffed. Dont be put off by standing rigging . Its not too bad . Do not attempt with hangover tho !

[Guest]

Do surgeons use similar technique to the one you are talking about. Reckon i could perhaps google that

Suture tie-offs are what I use ... And yes there's videos to show you how. Good luck

[Guest]

So I have cracked it ! On advice from Colin seen above , I found out to do suture ties offs which are a bit fiddly but not too bad. These are helpful in some places as are slip knots . I invested in two pairs of quite long tweezers which are invaluable. After that it is just patience and a steady hand. I also found that if you tie off one end and thread the cotton through the numerous standing rigging lines to the correct position at the other end , a tiny spot of superglue will hold it in the correct position until you can tie off the other end. I used a clothes peg on occasions to add a little weight to the line to give the correct tension before gluing. Also it becomes apparent that you cannot just follow the plan as written. You need to start on the lowest sails ( I did foremast first ) and when the sail is on , you need to put on the running rigging on that arm before you progress to the next sail. You will see what I mean when you start. So Alan and Paul - fear not - it's not impossible . It is still like trying to wallpaper the hall through the letterbox , but achievable .! good luck

[Guest]

Is it worth me putting a photo of this , my first completed model on the forum. Would you think i would be gaffawed at for the crudeness or receive constructive comments ?

[Guest]

Alan go ahead & publish. You will receive only constructive comments.

We all started form the bottom so all here know what it is all about. Most of the first models shown here have been superior to mine but I was still proud of my first one & is still looked after with the same care as all the rest.

Been on here now for 3 years & it is fascinating to watch the progress of all the model makers her. Just a pity that more who read here but do not show do so. We all learn from looking at each others stuff perhaps the first or as some in the 100s.

Laurie