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CA for rigging

bmyers448

By bmyers448
in Masting, rigging and sails

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jbshan

jbshan

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Thread for sewing comes in basically standard sizes for the purpose; button and carpet, embroidery, normal sewing.  Commercial sewing probably has more sizes, for bluejeans, tarps and other canvas-like materials.  You'll have to test some out for your purpose and scale.

Some of the really small linen stock is for sutures, so no strands, just a single twist.  It goes in and comes out easier that way.

Joel Sanborn

 

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9953-lexington-by-jbshan-dlumberyard-164-from-the-seaways-practicum-by-clay-feldman/

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flying_dutchman2

flying_dutchman2

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For rigging I use clear nail polish. I have a model I built in 1987 and the rat lines are still secure. CA when I have to glue something quick or I cannot clamp it. I use a drop of CA here and there and the rest of the area I use the white glue.

Marc

Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman

 

Unofficial motto of the VOC:

"God is good, but trade is better"

 

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Ulises Victoria

Ulises Victoria

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Did anybody used Elmer's Clear transparent school glue for rigging?

 

Zoltan

Haven't used that kind of glue because I think it will not dry flat and would leave a shiny spot. I may be wrong, though. As always "Experiment" ;)

Anyway, I am very happy with the results I get from diluted white glue and/or Testor's FLAT varnish.

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There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT.

 

Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina.

Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons

 

Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90;

Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models.

 

So much to build, so little time!

 

 

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