Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark Ratlines

My point precisely. Therefore it was ok to tar standing rigging, but not running rigging - which does have to run through blocks (and various other mechanical devices).

I'm sure such details varied from ship to ship. (I'm not prepared to say the folks who rigged the a Niagara as Don described are wrong.) But I don't think a modeler needs to hesitate about black deadeye lanyards.

I wasn't.t able to finish my thoughts last night....sorry. I would assume dead eyes could use slimy tar to aid in rope passage.......still.....I guess it is up to the individuals desire.

Rob

Here is a shot of the Niagara rigging, taken in 2010.

I've always preferred to see bullseyes and their lanyards treated the same as the shroud deadeyes.