8/11/2014 Tying blocks to yards or masts. - Masting, rigging and sails - Model Ship World http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1056-tying-blocks-to-yards-or-masts/ 1/11 Sign In Create Account Shop Notes, Ship Modeling Tips, Techniques and Research Masting, rigging and sails View New Content Welcome to Model Ship World Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more. If you already have an account, login here - otherwise create an account for free today! Tying blocks to yards or masts. Started By Bender , Mar 09 2013 03:13 AM Bender Posted 09 March 2013 - 03:13 AM I was asked to repost this. This is an easy way of ty ing blocks to y ards or mast. I hav e also used this to tie blocks to the underside of tops. I start out with thicker thread. A little trial and error with different threads to get the look I want. Notice I have the thread folded three times and use a clip to hold the thread tight. (http://modelshipworld.com/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-247-0-14368300-1362795786.jpg) I use smaller thread to wrap around the thicker thread. I start out with a slip knot tied in the thinner thread, and stick the loop and loose end of the thicker thread through the knot. Welcome GUEST to the Model Ship World Community. Please LOGIN or REGIST ER to use all of our feautures.
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8/11/2014 Tying blocks to yards or masts. - Masting, rigging and sails - Model Ship World
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Tying blocks to yards or masts.Sta r ted By Ben der , Ma r 09 2 01 3 03 :1 3 A M
Bender Posted 09 Ma r ch 2 01 3 - 03 :1 3 A M
I was asked to repost this. This is an easy way of ty ing blocks to y ards or mast. I hav e also used this to tie blocks to the underside of tops.
I start out with thicker thread. A little trial and error with different threads to get the look I want. Notice I hav e the thread folded three