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Rope and cable - various sizes Ropes of Scale Check website for specific price/size Afternoon all, Ben from Ropes of Scale recently sent me a package of samples from his synthetic range of rope, and also a couple of of his rope-laid cables. Shipping from Canada took around 2 weeks, which I don't think is too bad in this current climate, and the pack came in a thick, protective Jiffy-bag, unmolested by the ravages of the various postal services involved! Inside the pack were samples of rope in the following sizes: 0.25mm (0.009") x 6 metres 0.35mm (0.013") x 6 metres 0.45mm (0.017") x 6 metres 0.5mm (0.019") x 6 metres 0.6mm (0.023") x 6 metres 0.7mm (0.027") x 6 metres 0.8mm (0.031") x 6 metres 0.9mm (0.035") x 6 metres 1.0mm (0.039") x 6 metres 1.1mm (0.043") x 6 metres 1.2mm (0.047") x 6 metres These sizes were all individually bagged into zip-lock wallets and supplied in nicely wrapped loops with a 'Ropes of Scale' label applied to stop the loops unravelling. All of the above sizes were supplied in Tan, Light Beige, Dark Brown, and Black. As well as the supplied sizes, Ropes of Scale also creates these in 1.3mm thru to 1.8mm, currently. Also included in the pack were two samples of cable-laid rope. These are: 2.6mm (0.102") x 2 metres - Tan 1.7mm (0.066") x 2 metres - Black All rope is right-hand laid (left-hand laid is denoted by an 'L' on the label), and very much covers the bases that a modeller would need for colour options. These cables are synthetic, although you can get them in cotton. For these synthetic ropes, Ropes of Scale use Gutermann E thread which is totally free from any of that annoying fuzz that sometimes accompanies the rigging process. According to their website, the ropes are also been heat treated to stop it unravelling when cut, although they do still note that a little CA on a rope end may be needed to thread them through your favourite rigging blocks. Tan The colours tend to cover all the required bases with two options for both running and standing rig. When it comes to standing rig, I would personally lean towards the dark brown as it perhaps more closely represents a tarred line than black, but many folk still prefer black, so that option is also there for you. Light Beige Dark Brown Perhaps the best solution for representing tarred standing rig. Black Probably the favourite and most widely used colour for standing rig. Rope-laid Cable These are supplied here in 2m lengths. I've been using some Gutermann rigging cord over the last year or so with my work on Vanguard Models' kits, and I have to say that I very much favour the brand as it's trouble-free when in use and doesn't have the common tendency to snag while working either, so these will be an absolute joy to work with. Manipulating the rope also doesn't result in the threads separating too. This is the first professional grade of rope that I've experienced in this format, and I have to say that I do like it very much indeed. I can also tell you that the forthcoming 1:64 HMS Indefatigable kit from Vanguard Models, will also feature hawse/cable and mast stays supplied by Ropes of Scale, so that is a very exciting development! Ropes of Scale are a sponsor of Model Ship World. If you're in need of some amazing quality, fuzz-free rope that is going to have the exact scale fidelity you require for your build, you certainly won't go wrong with any of Ben's products. They are doubtless made with passion and dedication, and you can clearly see his attention to detail in every single packet.
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Rope and rigging blocks - various sizes Syren Model Ship Company Available from Syren I had a little package arrive from across the pond last week, from Syren. This bubble pack envelope took just six days to land with me in the UK, which is quite astonishing as regular post items from the US can usually take over two weeks, if lucky. This pack contains both rope and blocks from Syren's new range - Ultra Scale Rope and Boxwood Blocks. Ultra Scale Rope These ropes are poly-cotton and tightly laid, yet remain beautifully supple to handle. You also won't have any problems with kinks etc. I've had a play with both the thickest and thinnest of these and absolutely love them. The colour of all these samples is tan, which is suitable for all of your running rig requirements and the shade looks great for this purpose. These are all delightfully fuzz-free too. I hate fuzzy line as it really zaps enthusiasm in the latter stages of a project, so if you are in need of replacing your kit ropes, then this is ideal. Syren also produce these in dark brown to represent Stockholm tar for standing rig. Each pack, except the 2mm and 2.4mm, contains 20' of rope, which equates to around 6.1 metres in metric. Those thicker ones contain 9' (2.7 metres). Here are the photos of each packet, complete with a close-up of the rope so you can see the quality for yourself: Boxwood Blocks Syren's boxwood blocks are a very nice, milky brown colour and consistent throughout each pack I've been sent. All blocks are CNC-produced and Syren also supply blocks in pear. Again, these are made using the same production method and look great. All of these close-up pics are via my iPhone so please excuse any problems with definition. Syren can also produce blocks in black hornbeam to simulate tarring etc. These are some samples that Chuck put in the packet. It's so difficult to photograph black on white so I hope these look ok to you. In reality, they are beautiful rigging blocks and I will definitely find a use for these eventually. We have some wonderful vendors who support MSW, with Syren being one of them. If you are in the market for any of these products, then them out and tell them you saw this topic here on MSW. If you check out their web page, you'll see that other types of blocks are available as well as the singles and doubles you see here, such as open and closed hearts, fiddles, and internally strapped single sheave bocks. A few of these products are assembly type, but all produced from the same grade of boxwood you see here. Sincere thanks to Syren for the sample packs you see here on MSW.
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