Has anyone ever counted how many pieces (lines/shrouds/halyards, etc.) make up the Connie's standing rigging? I was trying to describe how complex it is to someone but can't seem to find a number with Googling.
Count of Standing Rigging on USS Constitution?
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LOL, I suspect the answer is: "If we knew beforehand how many lines we would have to rig, we never would have started," so the number is a closely guarded secret for the sake of the hobby.
I purchased the sale set for the Constitution. I will try to count the number of lines, but I can't promise anything.
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Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
A good start is to count the masts and multiply by 100, to get a Rough estimate.
Between the shrouds, stays and all the other lines for each level of mast section, it might get you there.
Between the shrouds, stays and all the other lines for each level of mast section, it might get you there.
I would say that it could reach close to 600 - that is if you also include ratlines (of which I assume that would be part of the group), then all the intricate deadeye lanyards, - kind of overwhelming if you start to think about it.
I have the coney from M.E. that I bought several months ago when it was on sale. Large Box. I also bought Lauckstreet praticum on it to. This is probably going to be a retirement project for me.
I have the coney from M.E. that I bought several months ago when it was on sale. Large Box. I also bought Lauckstreet praticum on it to. This is probably going to be a retirement project for me.
HiSModel of the Czech Republic makes a set of deadeyes and such for standing rigging, and a set of blocks for running rigging. The standing rigging set includes 272 pieces and the running rigging 446 pieces. Each block will involve 1 to 2 ropes, sometimes more, and for ropes, the standing lanyards and ratlines and such would greatly increase that number.
I suspect your own answer of "If we knew beforehand how many lines we would have to rig, we never would have started," is most correct!
i just finished the HMS Pegasus too many to count !
