lashing shrouds to deadeyes (the easy way)

a short video explaining how I lash the shroud around the deadeyes using the cow hitch along with the materials i use.. again apologise for the video quality, but I'm still learning all this video stuff.. anyway, I hope this helps explain how I achieve those tidy lashing throughout my rigging as well as the cow hitch. this particular type of hitch tightens with every rotations which will give you very strong shrouds, but if you have any further questions then give me a shout either on my Instagram page @rjscaleships or here ..
all the best and keep on building... Rob 😉👍👍👍👍

[@ianbuick3997]

Brilliantly simple tutorial mate . I’m on my first ship build . You can imagine my pain. Nice one

[@roberthanus207]

Good advice, I’m changing some rigging from a old fleemarket find thanks

[@gggrrreeegggsss]

thanks so much for posting. I have been 'working' on my Endevour model for 37 years! I stopped construction on it in 2005 and stared at the model, wondering how to attach chain plates, deadeyes and shrouds. Videos like this have inspired me to finish it up and I am now less than 10 hrs away from being done.

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

That is fantadtic news my friend. I'm glad this video as helped a little and aided in your journey of completing the Endeavour. It's a beautiful ship, but one I have yet to build. Good luck with the remainder of your build. I'm sure she will look spectacular. If you ever get the chance, pop into my Instagram page @rjscaleships as I would love to see the Endeavour 😉👍👍👍👍👍

[@brianhanington470]

I’m in the same boat. :-). I began my model of Le Renard 38 years ago. Thanks to RJ I’m now confident enough to complete it. Whew!

[@gggrrreeegggsss]

@@brianhanington470 here is my Endeavour kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4OtaJKtd9qraq8

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Beautiful work my friend. Stunning 😍 😍 😍

[@brianhanington470]

@@gggrrreeegggsss That’s great to see. You must be thrilled. Bravo!

[@greenskin86]

Could you make a video on how to attach shrouds to the masts? I can't find good tutorial on this subject and your videos are just fantastic

[@boscosworld]

Fantastic content yet again. Cow hitch method is genius. Thank you so much. Definately going to give this a go vs doing a full on common whip, which is super time consuming. Keep these videos coming. They will help generations of new modelers.

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Your very welcome mate. Dont get me wrong the traditional whip is the traditional way, but the cow hitch is less time consuming and just as strong. If not stronger the more rotations you do. You also need to make sure you remove the access thread just above the knot. To high and you will have horrible pieces of thread sticking out. Too low, and you'll cut the knot and you will have to start all over again.. it's a great way to create the same thing, but half the time and just as strong 😉👍👍

[@boscosworld]

I will be sharing this tutorial on the forums, very useful.

[@spaceno1]

It is not a Cow Hitch. It is a CLOVE HITCH. Good teaching session.

[@anthonywatkins2783]

Really enjoyed this demonstration on lashing the shroud, very neat job, as a matter of interest whey are you wearing gloves, is this to prevent staining the scale rope, liked and subscribed today. 👌👌👍

[@grahamball8692]

Great first class, its helped a lot thank you

[@TimsDrones]

Hey thx - very useful video for me as I'm just starting to seize my first shroud to a deadeye.

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Your very welcome Tim. Good luck with the build and please show me the finished product. I'd love to see it 😉👍👍👍👍

[@MrTwippy]

So helpful! About ready to do these.

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

I'm glad it helps Matt. The traditional method is a whip, but the cow hitch works just as well, but is a lot quicker and stronger and depending on how many rotations you do determine the length of your lashing. It can be longer if you wish as long as you remember the knots it will not come undone buddy

[@keithcheeseman567]

Great instructional video...cheers

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

You are very welcome Keith. I'm glad you found this useful 😉👍👍

[@clarkmason4934]

Very helpful - thanks

[@brianfoley4328]

Well done Sir, well done indeed.

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Thank you Brian. That is very much appreciated 😉👍👍👍

[@MarkSheppard68]

This was incredibly helpful! I am going to be taking delivery of HM Bomb Vessel “Granado”, so there will be no shortage of deadeyes to lash.

[@cjstein2000]

Thanks for that, another great tutorial.

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Your very welcome Jim. Hope you find this useful. The cow hitch tightens considerably with each rotation giving you very strong shrouds.

[@boscosworld]

Hey Jim, hope you are well, love your videos. Stay safe.

[@monster900900]

BRILLANT ,, GREAT TIPS , LOVE THE BEES WAX ,, AND THE HOLDER ,, WELL DONE :))

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Thanks buddy. Yeah bees wax is essential when it comes to period ship models. It helps to keep the lines in good condition for years 😉👍👍

[@ZCHRL4]

real fine!

[@philipcoombs3544]

Thank you for this very helpful video. I have started the shrouds on my OcCre Golden Hind. I have tried to follow the drawings in Lannarth Petersson but it ended up in a real mess. Just tried your method and it looks great. My question is how you tie-off the rigging through the deadeyes onto the shrouds to leave it looking neat. Your models in your other videos are amazing. What brilliant work. Thanks, Phil

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Hi Phil. Thank you for the kind words my friend and good luck with the continuation of the golden Hind build..the way I usually finish of the lanyards is as the line comes put of the top right hand deadeye hole I then use a needle threader to wrap the line around the shroud between the shroud and deadeye. Please message me on my Instagram page @rjscaleships so that I can then give you an image so you can see what I'm trying to explain

[@dicksmith3553]

So that looks good and I’m at the process of doing my one and 98 scale victory but how do you do the other Jedi enshroud if you get one done and tie it off how do you do the second one with the camp used at all because it’s in the way let me know I appreciate any help if you can send me at send it my way

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Once you have done one, I then temporarily install the shroud in position on the ship. I make sure the deadeye is at the exact height I want it. I then place the shrouds around the mast top and back down. I them mark the other end of the shroud thread as to where I want the other desdeye to be. I then remove the shroud and lash the shroud to the deadeye at the other end exactly where I marked the thread. Then we lash the shroud to create a loop in the middle of the shroud thread that will slip over the mast top and both deadeyes should be at the correct height. Then it's a case of installing the lanyards and pulling the shrouds to a nice tension. It's a difficult thing to explain in text, but I hope you can understand what I'm trying to explain

[@dicksmith3553]

@@RJScaleShipsReplicas I totally understand and I’ll do that thanks again for the info I started mine and it just didn’t look right so I’m going to cut them out and there’s only four so I’m gonna redo them and follow your instructions video on KZbin thanks again have a great day

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

I promise that when I start my next project I will try and produce more videos, especially on subjects such as shrouds etc. Good luck with your shrouds Dick and please give me a shout if you need any further help 😉👍👍👍👍

[@dicksmith3553]

@@RJScaleShipsReplicas I’ve done for Schultz and they come out perfectly thank you very much

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Your very welcome buddy 😉👍👍👍

[@boscosworld]

When can we expect more tutorials? Here are a couple of suggestions, how do you chose rigging order, how do you chose rigging thickness/diameter, how to rig lanyards. Hope you guys are well and keeping safe.

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

It wont be long mate. I've just been considerably busy with the Soleil Royal's shrouds, but I do have quite a few planned...

[@houseofpipes9708]

Hi there great video many thanks can you offer any help in how to thread a block or dead eyes I am having so much trouble getting the thread to go through being age 76 does not help.

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Hello my friend. I totally understand your issue as I can remember having similar issues once I first started out. The easiest way is to secure the block in a pair of helping hands (like in this video) and then wrapping the thread around the block so that both ends of the thread are held by the opposite clip of the helping hands. Then using what ever thread you choose for your lashing, you lash the two threads together tightly against the block. You can then cut any access thread off and you should be left with a secure block. I will however try and do a quick video for you if that helps. Have you got Instagram? If so check out my page @rjscaleships and I can do a video for you there

[@TimsDrones]

Put a bit of CA on the tip of your thread. Then cut through that tip at a diagonal, leaving a sharp point - for threading through those tiny holes in our models.

[@theancientDM]

is that contacta glue you are using ?

[@RJScaleShipsReplicas]

Normal revell modelling glue my friend. I only use revell contacta clear for windows and glass etc

[@rickdunn3883]

At least in the USA, those are "Half Hitch"es...not "Cow Hitches". What you call a "normal knot: is called an "overhand knot". Two overhands make a "Granny Knot:. This from someone that sailed Merchant and Navy ships for 18 years.