Pirate cutter 1/72nd (scratch built)

[Paul]

The rigging ..not 100% correct..a bit of give and take to get it all to fit)

Loads more pics, including build stages HERE

[Wingnut]

Nicely done.
Sails are a commitment but look really nice when finished.


Wingnut

[Galloping Major]

Very nicely done, nice progress report on blog too.  


www.gallopingmajorwargames.com

[Mako]

That's certainly a very nice looking vessel!

The realistic rigging and sails certainly add considerably to the overall effect of the model.

What did you use to attach the thread to your boom and mast, zig-zag fashion?

Did you just use plain cotton thread, nylon, polyester, etc.?

I like your design for the ratlines.  They look very realistic.  Did you use thread for those as well, or wire? 

If you used thread, what did you use to stiffen it, since it looks fairly rigid?

Finally, I'm not familiar with the mesh you mentioned for the sails.  Did you get it at a fabric store?

Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated.


Sincerely,

Rob

[Paul]

Thanks 
@Rob.
The thread attached to the boom and mast (I assume you mean from the sail to the mast? ) I made holes in the sail with a hot needle, this was easy as they sail is a sandwhich of nylon nett curtain and paper. Then I just sowed them on, as if the mast/boom and sail were seperate bits of cloth, occasionally pulling the thread tight.
The thread used is Ramie (google Ramie thread  )...a natural fibre..much thicker than usual sewing thread,  a whole lot stronger and more rigid..(costs a wee bit more too)
The ratlines are made with the same thread, but to get them to hold together I firstly added a layer of  thinned down PVA and when it had dried I dripped revell contact modelling glue over it..then painted the lot with acrylic paint.
The nylon mesh. It was from an old net curtain but with a very fine mesh, similar to the sort a silk scarf would have.
Luckily they were being thrown out..which reminds me  ..I have to rescue some more before they get binned !!

[Mako]

Hi Paul,

Thank you for the details.  I really appreciate the information.

Actually, I'm also interested in the little bumps on your main sail boom, that the thread appears to be wrapped around, or through, in order to keep it in place in relation to the mast.  There are three on the boom, and two on the mast, where your line zigzags back and forth, between the two.

In sailing parlance, I believe they may be called pulleys, but am not 100% sure.

It appears that perhaps you are using beads for those, but can't tell due to their small size.

I see you have larger "block and tackle" pieces being used on one of your jibs, as well, to secure it to the ship, and mast.

Any light you can shed on that, would be appreciated.


Sincerely,

Rob

[Paul]

The little blobs are, as you say, beads. First I tied thread to (through) them and then tied them in position on the mast / boom. They are small, 2.5mm in diameter but there is just enough space for thread to go through two times.

The bigger pulleys. They are scratch built..bits of polystyrene, card and 1mm copper wire. Took ages. I made 6 and ended up using only three.

PS..the anchor is scratchbuilt as well..bits of Lollypop stick, thin card and copper wire.