Hmmm;
When you say " Plain Copy Paper" I have to wonder. You do know that it comes in different Weights. From almost like Parchment all the way to almost Cardstock.
Wow, Rob ! fantastic model you have created. Your suggestion for wire on the foot ropes is something I really have to consider. My question is, how do you attach the ends of the wire foot ropes to the part the seamen stand on ? Do you glue them ? Solder them on ?
Happy modeling Crackers [:(]
Well to qualify my statement…I mean…plain (8.5 X 11 in, .92 bright) white recycled copier paper…one uses in an office.
Rob
Let me help…
Crackers…the foot rope IS made from wire. One can drill a small hole on the underneath side of the yard and glue in the wire…so it hangs naturaly(Both sides). Then tie off some thread at the proper distance on the yard and then bring them down (Letting them hang) and cut them to length and simply apply a drop of glue to it and the wire. Once died, you simply paint the entire foot rope and stirup assembly. Done deal. You can also tie the stirup off on the wire foot rope and then cut it and then glue it…but why waste the time and energy?
It also depends on the scale you are working in as well, as to how much effort you want to apply to the foot ropes.
BIG NOTE: Most builders foget to keep these foot ropes in scale. The length of the stirup should place the foot rope at a general distance from the yard to allow a scale person to lean over the yard. Far too many builders make the stirups too long…making the foot ropes Waaay to lengthy…and a scale person would hardly be able to stand on it and do proper work over the edge of the sail draped yard. Keep this in mind.
Rob
Thanks Rob for your suggestion on the foot ropes. Very good information you provided.
Happy modeling Crackers [:)]
I finished up my scratch built Great Republic…and put her in her case.
Rob
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I love your fireplace room and I want to live in it.
All it needs is a parrot.
“Pieces of eight, pieces of eight!”
Bill
Thanks Bill…the Library is one of my favorite rooms in the house. We enjoy a cup of coffee and a good read every day there…so nestalgic and comfy…
Rob
I was very kindly given a big stack of ship modeling books by another forum member and good friend of mine.
Some of the older models have absolutely beautiful cloth sails. While not super “to scale”, they just have a certain lovely quality.
