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Hi Michael, I´m sorry, but next time I will specify a reference scale with. Hi Dziadeczek, so far, I have only made right handed ropes. I am still a beginner. First I have to learn the basics, then comes the Freestyle … 🙂 -
Hello, in the meantime, I have tested other yarns in different strengths. Meanwhile, the Irish linen yarn has arrived; one roll NeL 100/2 and two rolls NeL 90/2. The difference to the Swedish linen yarn can be seen on the next picture. Unfortunately, I can not compare the same strengths. However, there is some difference between the two yarns. I still have to find out how these differences will affect the finished rope. In the meantime I have equipped the "looper" with an engine. As you can see on the next picture, I practiced a lot.
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Hello Karl, Thank you for the interesting and insightful picture. I have not tried a cable laid left handed yet. For this I will need some practice.
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Hello Pete, thank you for your appreciation of my work. A few days ago I received the linen yarn from Bockens NeL 120/2 and Goldschild NeL 100/3 and immediately struck a rope with 2 threads per hook. For the linen yarn of Goldschild NeL 100/3, this resulted in a rope with ø 0.75 mm (on the right in the picture) and for the linen yarn of Bockens NeL 120/2 a rope with ø 0.55 mm (left in the picture). These yarns are a lot thinner, like those already presented. This makes it possible to make even the thinnest ropes I need in the upper rigging for the La Crèole. Of course, practice is still required. It gets better from rope to rope; the experience is steadily increasing and it's even fun. Surely it will be even better, but for now from my point of view as good. Here are some more Experiments (left to right): DMC Ecru No. 100 6 x 3 rope diameter 1.40 mm; cotton DMC Ecru No. 80 6 x 3 rope diameter 1.50 mm; cotton DMC Ecru No. 80 8 x 3 rope diameter 1.65 mm; cotton DMC Ecru No. 100 1 x 2 rope diameter 0.45 mm; cotton Alterfil No. 120 2 x 3 rope diameter 0.58 mm; polyester Bock's No. 470 NeL 120/2 8 x 3 rope diameter 1.25 mm; linen
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Hello, thanks for the positive comments and the reference to a source of linen yarn. @Ferit KUTLU The ropes for the bouys are clothed. Therefore, I will leave this. But the other ropes will be replaced.
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Hello Mark, thanks for the tip. I practice a lot, here are my modest results.
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Fantastic work! I'm excited
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Very nice work!
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Hello aviaamator, Thanks for the hints, but I'm still learning rope making. I will try to twist the strands closer and stronger at the next tests. Hi Richmond, Thank you for your interest and your nice comment.
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Hello, after further tests, the following results are to be shown. The lower rope is made of polyester. All others are made of linen. Here is a short explanation: NeL 100 means 100 x 300 yards / 1 UK pound = 100 x 0.604772 g / m = 60.04772 g / m, that means 60 meters of this yarn weigh 1g. With each further attempt, the result is a little better. However, in the case of linen yarn, since it is a natural fiber, irregularities in the yarn are sometimes also unpleasant on the finished rope. I hope that this becomes less visible with the now ordered at the company Goldschild and even thinner linen yarn in the strengths NeL 120/2 or 100/3. Sequel follows …
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Hello Karl, Ozark and aviaamator, thank you for your interest and nice comments. Also thank you for the LIKES. In the meantime, I have started a first attempt to make ropes. The left rope is my attempt, the right one is a purchased rope. For this experiment, I simply used polyester yarn. For each hook I pulled 6 threads, that is 3 x 6. As can be seen in the picture, the strands of my rope is not strong enough. In addition, I will make many attempts to collect even with linen yarn many experiences. The ropewalk has to be motorized at the "looper". With thinner strands, the twist may not be enough to form the rope.
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Fantastic work!
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Hello, that must show a try. Currently I am still looking for a suitable power supply to to be able to run the transmission for the ropewalk.
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Hello Ed, this linen yarn comes from Sweden, and is called "Bockens Lingarn". Here LINK are more information.
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Fantastic work!
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Hello Ed, I would like to say once again that you are a fantastic model maker. Class pictures! Since I do not want to overload your construction report, please follow the LINK. There you can see pictures of the linen yarn that has arrived today, in comparison with that of DMC. I would be very interested in your opinion.
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Hello Paul, Druxey, Maury and Daniel, I am glad that you like my video. Thanks to all for your interest and participation. Right now I am preparing for the rigging for the French corvette. I intend to make the ropes myself. A modeler friend designed a ropewalk for me. The ropewalk has a length of 5 m and consists of two parts. Currently I am trying to find suitable base material. Preferably I would use linen yarn for this purpose. It is very difficult to get the right yarn. I have already received many valuable information from ED. I am very grateful to him for that. Today I received a linen yarn that I immediately compared to the cotton yarn from DMC. Note that the linen yarn is turned to the left, unlike the cotton yarn, which is turned to the right. In the next few days, the first attempts to produce the ropes will start.
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Hello Ed, thank you for your explanations. They are very helpful. The cotton yarn from DMC I know very well and is a good alternative. Nevertheless, I would like to try linen yarn once. Tomorrow I will receive my first samples to see the quality.
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Hello Ed, I must explain in advance that my English is not the best. I use a translation program for support and hope that I can express myself in a way that is understandable. Thank you for the insights into the rope production. These are very important and interesting statements that help me. I intend to use linen yarn for the ropes, as in the original. In 1:48 scale, it may be a bit lighter than at 1:72. Currently I'm looking for a suitable supplier, which is not easy. I have to deal intensively with this topic now. I already got a ropewalk. The ropewalk is in two parts and altogether 5 m long. The construction is of a fellow modelers. Here is a picture of it, when picking up by car.
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Hello Ed, your construction report is like a textbook for model making. It contains many suggestions and tips. I would like to express my thanks for that. In the near future I will start with the Standing rigging for my French Corvette, so of course I am particularly interested. It is very good to see in your report how systematically you equip your model with rigging. I'm learning a lot. How do you make your ropes?
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Hello, I would like to present you a new Video LINK today. It shows the main stages of making the masts for the French corvette. I hope that you like it.
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