The main mast shrouds are done. Time for the task of adding ratline (these are the footrope the sailors used to climb aloft).
Here a shot of the shrouds (note part of the stash in the background). This equals 16 pair of deadeyes
Next is how we rattle the shrouds. I have a piece if paper marked with equal lines I please behind the shrouds to line up the ratlines.
There are two ways to put the ratlines on; bring them across the shrouds and tie a clove hitch at each shroud, or the quick way I do them with a needle and thread. This goes a lot faster for me.
After they are done cut the loops on the end and make sure they are straight and the shrouds are aligned and a drop of super glue on the ends, trim up and it looks great!
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