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The rigging on your model should replicate the rigging of the ship you are modelling but the scale of you model will affect this and the material you use for rigging. You will probably need some reference material or guide of some kind if your experience with rigged ships is limited as sailing ship rigging can be extremely intricate and complex. I would recommend a book such as 'Ship Modeller's Shop Notes' put out by the Nautical Research Guild, edited by Merrit Edson. It has great pieces written by the likes of Howard Chapelle and good articles on model ropemaking. Try your local library and if they don't have this they may have something else that will help.
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What is a ships rigging supporter?
The rigging on a ship is supported by (attached to) the masts, yards and spars.
What is the definition of freel?
A complex knot used for sail rigging on ships.
What is a ships rig?
The rigging on a ship is supported by (attached to) the masts, yards and spars.
What is the rigging pole that holds the top of a square sail on old ships called?
yardarm - an extension would be a sprit
How do you do the rigging on my model sailing boat?
Most modellers use a tweezers to tie the knots.
What animal sneaked into Australia via the ropes and riggings of ships?
Black rats and brown rats wer introduced into Australia as a result of climbing aboard ships via ropes and rigging.
How many different types of model ships are there?
There are literally thousands of types of model ships available. Every age, varieties, and brands of ships and boats exist as model ships for purchase online and in hobby stores.
When Magellan sailed through the straits at the tip of South America what happened?
Ice formed on the rigging, rails, sails and a storm crippled one of the ships.
What has the author Charles Martelli written?
Charles Martelli has written: 'The Naval Officer's Guide For Preparing Ships For Sea' -- subject(s): Masts and rigging
What is a sentence with the word rigging?
The 2007 Presidential elections in Kenya were full of rigging.
How do you make someone float in a movie?
With wires and rigging that can be removed digitally.
Why are model ships made?
Model ships are made to test buoyancy and to scale out the ship. If the model doesn't work, the ship might not work.
