Hi All-
I'm mustering the gumption to continue work on the Imai Spanish Galleon I started long ago. I've just stropped a handful of blocks for the masts (using the new Beautiful Blocks, by Model Expo...and they are really nice!)...and now I am faced with planning my rigging sequence for the masts. It's been awhile, so I'm considering my options, and thought I would reach out to the community for some opinions.
In the past, I've installed standing rigging under various sequences, but many times I've stepped the masts first, then worked my way up from the deck. Sometimes it gets difficult to navigate the upper shroud deadeyes with the masts in place (especially with this kit, because the lower topmast and topgallant shroud deadeyes are in the bottom of deep masttops) , so I'm considering this sequence instead:
-Masts assembled (not stepped)
-Blocks for lifts, halyards, etc. on masts
-Lower shrouds looped at masttop, but lower ends left loose (to tie after stepping)
-Topmast Shrouds
-Topgallant Shrouds
-Top and TGallant Ratlines (?)
-Step Masts
-Stays
-Backstays
-Ratlines
This seems like a logical approach. Does anyone have some points to consider? Does anyone prefer a different sequence?
Thanks in advance, and I hope everyone has had a terrific Holiday season!
Dave
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Current Project: Imai/ERTL Spanish Galleon #2
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