Tovarisch (ex Gorch Fock) - Page 3

**Positive_Rate** · #21 02-28-2021, 09:56 AM

Thanks Bluenoser - I have a couple in my stash, but they're very old models, but reading yours it's inspiring. You describe the process really well.

Regards,
Alan

**Bluenoser** · #22 03-01-2021, 08:15 AM

To tie the Jibs down on the foredeck, 4 holes were provided either side. Photos show that the jib doesn't come to the deck as a single rope so I added some additional holes

**shipbuild** · #23 03-01-2021, 08:19 AM

very impressive work. Cool project

**Bluenoser** · #24 03-01-2021, 08:24 AM

And just how exactly should I attach ropes to these holes with no access to the other side of the deck and still be able to take some tension?

My solution was to cut a small strand of copper wire and fold it in half. I then tied the rope (thread) at the fold-over. I swelled out the center of the wire strand and then pushed each end through the deck. The wire acts as a stop and allows a small amount of tension to be placed on the rope. Finally a small drop of glue in the holes will ensure that it isn't coming out.

**Bluenoser** · #25 03-01-2021, 08:27 AM

While enjoying my morning sesame seed bagel it occurred to me that these little seeds are a nice size and color for a rigging block on this model...... I couldn't help myself.

**Bluenoser** · #26 03-01-2021, 08:29 AM

All the Jibs are up. The seeds require patience to get on. The project just got a little bigger but I love the appearance.

**shipbuild** · #27 03-01-2021, 02:24 PM

Love the sails !

**Positive_Rate** · #28 03-03-2021, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluenoser

While enjoying my morning sesame seed bagel it occurred to me that these little seeds are a nice size and color for a rigging block on this model...... I couldn't help myself.

I once did a plastic model of Thermopylae ions ago - without a doubt the rigging WAS the model. I laboured carefully over it using black for the standing and brown for the running rigging and it looked quite well. No blocks though - there would have been many!

I love the improvisation. At first I thought sesame seeds where those little blue fellas but as soon as I opened the pic, it really does look like a block!
Would be interesting to know how you fixed them in place?

Regards,
Alan

**aansorge** · #29 03-03-2021, 09:10 AM

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Brings back many experiences on her sister ship Eagle.

**Bluenoser** · #30 03-03-2021, 11:01 AM

I just made ordinary knots and then applied glue to a small portion of the length of thread either side of the knot. Ideally I would try to wedge the seed edge on the glue coated thread lengths as this gives the appearance of the rope running through/around it. In some cases that wasn't possible in which case I would glue the seed on top of the knot as best as I could to give that appearance. I needed each one to dry before moving on. Fast drying glue usage here is good.