The conventional sequence for standing rigging is to first install the Shrouds (ratlines) then the Forestays and lastly the Backstays. This works very well on wooden ship models. On plastic ship models I have found that if I install the ratlines first they end up buckled and warped looking because the masts will move a little while rigging the stays. 
To prevent this I install the ratlines after the stays have been rigged and the masts are aligned correctly. That's what I did on the HMS Prince but it is still far from perfect. The instructions instruct the builder to pass the end of the ratlines through holes at the top of the deadeyes but this was a real pain and they would not pull tight enough. So I just superglued them.
The upper mast ratlines were a particular challenge since they attach to deadeyes that are in a circular mounting. Glad this part is finished!
Welcome to my Web site
Welcome to my website. This site is for folks who build or would like to build plastic model ships. I’ve been building ship models for many years and I still get as much enjoyment from the hobby as I did when I started. If you are an occasional modeler, serious modeler or if you’ve been away from the hobby for awhile and are coming back, I think you will enjoy this site.
I chose Revells’ Cutty Sark as the launch project because there are a large number of these kits out there in closets, attics and modelers collections, waiting to be built. Also, this kit builds into a pretty impressive ship model, no matter where the modelers’ skill level is.
The plan is for this site to grow over time, featuring a different model about every month. Previous models will be archived for reference and new visitors to the site. As you may have already noticed, this site is written in a blog foremat with the latest post on top and previous posts in decending order. I hope that modelers will find this website enjoyable and useful and will visit often……………..John
Ratlines 2
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