I'm finally at the point of rigging a 1/80 Amati Rainbow (1934) that I've been working with off and on for about the last 4 years (more off than on).
2 areas I need help with:
1. A rigging line that I assume controls the raising and lowering of the mainsail exits the base of the mast on the starboard side, and ties off at a nearby cleat. Since the sail will be raised, I am assuming extra line will be available that will have to be coiled on deck.
Is there an easy, straightforward way to coil line in one of those nice perfect circular spirals?
2. The plans show that line going through eyebolts has to be seized (I said "served" earlier; my mistake). I understand the concept (maybe?), but how, exactly, do you seize a line? What's the best and easiest way to do it?
Please pardon the stupidity, but if you could explain it so a fourth-grader could follow along, it would be appreciated. (This is my first attempt at a rigged vessel. I normally build armor....)
Thanks.
Gip Winecoff