Instruction manual

12
STAGE F
GENERAL RIGGING INFORMATION
For this model you will be concerned with
six different basic types of lines:
STANDING RIGGING - 1. Shrouds: there
are a total of 6, three on each side of the
ship. They ar
e fixed lines that support the
lower masts and r
un from the mast bands
on the mastheads to deadeyes and chain
-
plates along the outside of the ship. 2.
Main topmast backstay: similar to a
shroud, but supports the main topmast on
each side of the ship. 3. Stays: are fore and
aft fixed lines that support the masts and
spars. 4. Footropes: are for seamen to
stand on when furling sail;
RUNNING RIGGING - 5. Halliards or
Halliards: these are lines that move and
are used to hoist sails or flags; 6.
Downhauls, Reef tackle, Sheets and top-
ping lift: all these lines move, are used to
work the gaffs, boom or sails. Downhauls
and reef tackle are used to haul down a
spar or sail; Sheets secure the lower ends
of the sails; The topping lift passes
through a block at the masthead and takes
the weight of the main boom by lifting.
You should have no trouble following the
leads and the belaying points. When con-
fronted with options, put yourself “on
board” the real ship and from that per-
spective decide what you would do.
1. Rigging Sail Lines
The Phantom model is intended to be
completed with sails removed. It looks
better on the launching ways mounting
system. However, even without sails,
some of the rigging lines such as halliards
and downhauls should remain, along
with their lead blocks. Some of the lines
should be hooked together, such as the jib
halliards and downhauls. The running
ends of these lines should be belayed at
their pr
oper locations.
Adding the sail rigging lines on the
Phantom adds tremendously to the look
of the model, especially at the forward
stays where the contrasting black stay and
light running lines, along with their
blocks, create interesting visual detail.
Sail Making Option
:
The sails are shown on the Rigging Plan
for those who wish to make them.
Sailmaking details can be found in other
Model Expo instruction books.
2. Choosing the Right Size Lines
All of the standing (fixed) rigging is done
using the black line in the kit. The black
color represents the permanently tarred
rigging used on the real ship. Use the
heavier line for the shrouds, the stays,
and bobstay
. Use the next size for the
backstays and footr
opes, and use sewing
thread (not in kit) for seizings and lan-
yards. Lanyards are lines which pass
either through deadeyes to tighten the
shrouds. The natural color lines in the kit
are used for the running rigging that is
reaved through blocks.
3. Applying Beeswax to
the Lines
Befor
e placing the lines on the model, r
un
the line through a block of beeswax sever-
al times. Then, run the line through your
fingers. This heats the wax slightly and
rubs it into the line. The beeswax will cut
down on fuzz and protect the line from
moisture.
4. Seizing the Lines
Seizing of lines (binding or securing two
lines or different parts of the same line)
can be done as shown in figure 19). To
prevent seizings from unraveling, add a
touch of super glue.
5. Blocks, Strops, & Fittings
The blocks in the kit are so small that it
will not be easy for you to cr
eate the exact
detailing. Some modeling shortcuts ar
e in
order (see figure 20).
FIG. 19 - Seizings
FIG. 20 - Blocks
Slip knot
Tuck up & glue
FAKED ON SMALL BLOCK OR SPAR
Clove
hitch
Loop
through line
Thread
Cover end
of line
Touch with
super glue
Wrap
Pull tight,
glue, then
cut off ends
Fine brass wire, twisted
Becket
Form hook
Twist Or
Glue
in hole