RATLINER Instructions - Model Shipways [PDF]

RATLINER Instructions

Year: -
Language: English
Author: Model Shipways
Genre: Manual
Publisher: Model Shipways
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 9
Description: The RATLINER© fixtures have several key reference points laser cut into the surface worth
pointing out. The loop attachments at the top have PORT SIDE and STARBOARD SIDE along
with FS, MS, MP and FP. These become your starting points based upon which mast and
which side of the ship you will be rigging the ratlines. For the instructional example, the MS
(Main mast Starboard side) tab will be used. At the bottom is a Sheer Pole Line; this is an
imaginary movable line based upon the ship being built. This will be the dimension from where
the top shroud loops attach to the mast down to the sheer pole just above the deadeyes on the
ship plans. This is the line to measure up from for the first ratline location to start by selecting
the closest horizontal hole locations on each side. The D’s are reference marks for deadeyes
for adding the shroud lines. The angle of the shroud lines may vary again based upon the ship
plans which will adjust the starting hole for the shroud lines. There is a blank horizontal line at
the bottom to which one can add marks for a specialized application. The Centerline is also
referenced if needed.