Photo Etched Brass Ratlines

[Nightmoss]

Thanks for the diagram Gunners, that will help people put place them for sure.

Nightmoss, so attaching them to the outside edge of the bulwarks instead of the top of it seemed to work okay? Basically just like we do the upper shrouds already then.

Yup, that's pretty much how I did it. I guess the correct term for what I attach them to (on the outside edge) is "Channel"?

[FUNK FU]

Hello all,

Just purchased this wonderful game, have already painted my starter set. Havi ng discovered this forum and this thread I also wish to do ratlines and stays.

What ratline packs do I need to order to be able to add the m to the starter box ships, a HMS Victory and an Impèrial 1st rate?

Cheers

[Dobbs]

Hello all,

Just purchased this wonderful game, have already painted my starter set. Havi ng discovered this forum and this thread I also wish to do ratlines and stays.

What ratline packs do I need to order to be able to add the m to the starter box ships, a HMS Victory and an Impèrial 1st rate?

Cheers

Hello and welcome Andrew, the Anchorage Store sells a pack for all the ships in the starter set, but I see they are out of stock. Someone hereabouts can probably give you an idea when that will change. I believe these lads are working on ratlines for 1st rates but they haven't been produced yet. Hopefully they will be forthcoming.

[Nightmoss]

Hello all,

Just purchased this wonderful game, have already painted my starter set. Havi ng discovered this forum and this thread I also wish to do ratlines and stays.

What ratline packs do I need to order to be able to add the m to the starter box ships, a HMS Victory and an Impèrial 1st rate?

Cheers

Keith is in charge of the Anchorage Store and while we're all interested in seeing a restock of the older ratlines, along with new ratlines for the First Rates and USS Constitution, a lot will depend on demand/supply. It's really up to Keith and what he wants to invest in stock that may or may not sell?

That being said you can use the ratlines from Langton's for many of the Sails of Glory ships. The photo of the USS Constitution above used the 3D brass ratlines from Rod Langton. Other sizes can be used for the existing ships without too much hassle. If you search some of the photos here you'll see various examples of this as well as those who have used the Anchorage Accessories ratlines. Cheers!

[FUNK FU]

So the PE1s, PE2s and PE4s should fit from here?

http://www.rodlangton.com/napoleonic/frame.htm

[Devsdoc]

You may have to wait if you order just rat-lines from Langton's. He is finding it hard to for fill his orders of rat-lines. Rat-lines ordered with his ships take priority.
Be safe
Rory

[The Royal Hajj]

Ratlines for the first 4 ships, Wave 2 ships, the Connie and Vic are all coming. The company that makes them is about two weeks out from looking at my new designs (for the new ships). So, I'll have the old ones restocked and the new ones ready for order in about 1.5 months.

[Nightmoss]

Ratlines for the first 4 ships, Wave 2 ships, the Connie and Vic are all coming. The company that makes them is about two weeks out from looking at my new designs (for the new ships). So, I'll have the old ones restocked and the new ones ready for order in about 1.5 months.

Great news, Keith! Thanks for the update!!

[TexaS]

YEY!

On the other hand...

[Vinxxente]

Great news !

[Nightmoss]

Greetings Vincent. Welcome aboard the Anchorage!!

[Gunner]

Welcome from Arizona Vince. The Colonies need more French players.

[Bligh]

Great news Keith.
Thanks.
Rob.

[Bligh]

Good to have another shipmate docked here in the Anchorage Vincent.
See you in the Wardroom for a spot of virtual wine over a good chat.
Bligh.

[Gunner]

Keith, when will the Anchorage start taking pre-orders?

[Naharaht]

Welcome to the Anchorage, Vincent.

[surfimp]

Posting here as I'd like to be notified when these come available again.

[Bligh]

I'm sure that we will all be made well aware of the reissue within minutes if I know anything about the lookouts on our ships Steve.
Bligh.

[Capn Duff]

Yes Ill be getting some of these once available, the Langtons work but nice to get the tailor made ones, especially fo the 1st Rates

[Bligh]

I agree Cris.
There is nothing like the proper job.
Rob.

[Union Jack]

Can't wait.

[Union Jack]

Call me lazy, my apologies; but is there a list of which ships are in which series for ordering the ratlines?

I've looked and am confused. Could anyone be so kind as to list them, ie what is in 100,101,102,103 & 104 so I know which ratlines to order for which ships, please.

[Gunner]

Neil, look at the SGN# on the box the ship came in, i.e. SGN104C the HMS Zealous, HMS Superb = Keith's ratline # 104.

[Bligh]

I'm glad you asked that question Neil.
Now I know what to look for as well.
I think that Keith is going to do a roaring trade once these become available again.
Rob.

[Union Jack]

Don't have boxes!

[Bligh]

I know that will be a problem once we start to Ratline, but I will worry about that once it happens.
My problem is that I insist on ship, cards and base being in the same slot assembled for instant use.
Rob.

[Capn Duff]

Ok, here is a starter for you

101A HMS Concorde/HMS Unite, 101B Hermione/L'Inconstant 101C Sirena/Ilfigena


102A HMS Spartiate/ HMS Impeteux, 102B Commerce de Bordeaux/Duguay-Trouin 102C Argonauta/Heroe

103A Embuscade/LeSuccess 103B HMS Cleopatra/ HMS Iphigena 103C HMS Orpheous/HMS Amphion

104A Le Berwick/Le Swiftsure, 104B HMS Bellona/HMS Goliath, 104C HMS Zealous/HMS Superb

These are Wave 1 and the reprint

The designations are in the rulebook page 60.
Dont think the starters had one and the Kickstarters has SGNKS XX or something like that

[Capn Duff]

Doh, just remembered, they are also printed on the ship base cards

[Gunner]

Speaking of ratlines, has anyone come up with the best way to paint them without clogging up the tiny openings at the very top? Even when I dry brush, the dullcoat (spray) still fills in the very top openings.

[Devsdoc]

Speaking of ratlines, has anyone come up with the best way to paint them without clogging up the tiny openings at the very top? Even when I dry brush, the dullcoat (spray) still fills in the very top openings.

Ed,
I just paint them. Start at the top and work down. If you get paint in the gaps just keep drawing the brush down the rat-lines. The paint will clear the gaps as you work down them. They can look a bit like a cross-word as you work. the clogs will work down the rat-lines. Once clear do not re-do just work down-wards
Be safe
Rory

[Gunner]

When I saw you online, I knew it was the right time to ask the question. I'll give it a try this weekend.Thanks Rory

[Dobbs]

Has anyone tried gunblack to color them? You know, the acid that stains muzzles? My dad uses it on brass in model railroading.

[Clipper1701]

Has anyone tried gunblack to color them? You know, the acid that stains muzzles? My dad uses it on brass in model railroading.

This should be good, as I remember there are a number of brass staining chemicals that are thin and not likely to clog or thicken the lines, I also wonder about candle soot? May not stick well . . .

[Gunner]

Another project for this weekend (or next). I know I have some somewhere. I use to blacken case bottoms when I drilled out primer holes in .38 cases for shooting wax bullets so the primers wouldn't blow back.

[Union Jack]

Thin black paint. Any clogs a gentle blow through clears before the paint drys.

[Bligh]

I have some gun blacking knocking about somewhere.
I'll give it a try and report back.
Rob.

[Capn Duff]

Any update on the First Rate Ratlines at all ?
I can use Langtons for all except the large ships, currently looking at 11 sets including Victory and Constitution
So waiting eagerly for these

[TexaS]

Yes, those are much anticipated. I found mine after having been lost for a while, this weekend. There will be more ships with ratlines in my fleet, soon.

[Comte de Brueys]

I checked AA.

We don't have brass ratlines for the Ocean class ships at the moment, right?

[Gunner]

I checked AA.

We don't have brass ratlines for the Ocean class ships at the moment, right?

Not yet. Hopefully Keith will give us an update.

[Capn Duff]

Any sign of these yet boss ?

[TexaS]

There's only ratlines available for the 32 gun ships.

All the ones for 74s are sold out and have been for a year.

I'm eagerly awaiting not only the new ones but also a resupply.

[Bligh]

I am sure that Keith will let us know as soon as he has anything new to tell us.
Rob.

[The Royal Hajj]

Apparently only one guy at the company that makes these for me can discuss this project with me. And apparently, he travels a lot and apparently can't receive or answer emails while traveling It's all very frustrating. The last info I had was to try contacting him again around the 11th of this month.

So the update is no update guys :(

[TexaS]

The update is "Still working on it" and that is good new.

[Bligh]

Another chance to save up some money before the new release hits us.
Rob.

[Capn Duff]

Hmmmm, as you say , quite frustrating, oh well

[The Mad Hatter]

Keith,

I wanted to check in on this, is the work on these officially dead? I have some of the originals, somewhere (the byproduct of two moves)....but wanted to get some additional ones for my ships? I was also hoping we'd get other waves done.

Can't say I'd blame you if you gave up on doing these, they seem like they are a lot of work, but then again, they are the most beautiful lines that you can find as well. I'm thinking of doing a bunch more ships, and really wanted to use your ratlines, so I thought I'd revisit this thread.

Thanks,

Ryan.

[Bligh]

Hi Ryan.
Keith still has the ratlines for set 101 and 103 in stock if that is any help.
Rob.

[The Mad Hatter]

Hey Rob,

Yep I saw those (I really wish I could find the ones I have as I have enough for probably 6 frigates and 6 74s). Since I'm contemplating adding the ratlines, I'm at that inflection point where I really need to make a decision - go with Keith's (my preference) or go with Langton (the substitute). To get a uniform look, once I go down a path, I'm married to it to a degree (and we all know, divorce is expensive). I'd really like to go down the path with Keith on this one, but will need to probably get at least 6-10 74s, plus stuff to fit wave 2,3,4 ships where the existing sets can't be made to work.

So my question really boils down to...what do we think the long term plan is here? I could always get some frigates underway now, but I'd be unhappy if I never got the opportunity to keep the look going with the 74s and even first rates. Maybe some forum member has a hoard ratlines for the third rates laying around they are willing to part with! If so, please hit me up....

Ryan.