Nick T Posted June 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 13, 2013 Guys, Any advice on a method of threading rigging lines through the deadeyes would be appreciated. Do I need to 'wax' the lines prior to threading as a preservative? Many thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 13, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 13, 2013 Nick, You only need to wax your thread if it looks a bit 'furry', however if you put a touch of glue on the tip of the line you'll find that the hardened end is much easier to thread through deadeyes and blocks. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat Posted June 13, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 13, 2013 Try a needle threader used in sewing. They can fit in remarkably small holes. http://sewing.about.com/od/notions/ss/needlethreader.htm Brian Quote "Give you joy!" Current Build: RATTLESNAKE 1:64 POB (Mamoli) Kits on hand: "Lexington", Mamoli: "Robert E. Lee", Scientific Scratch to do: "Fannie Dugan", 1870s Sidewheeler Steamboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick T Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted June 13, 2013 Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted June 13, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Put a drop of thin CA in the tip of the thread, then cut at an angle. This will form some kind of needle that will make the thread go easily through the hole. I also use these plastic thingies, used to pass dental floss through braces. You can get them at WalMart for pennies and are really useful. Another thing I ALWAYS do with my rigging, is passing it over a candle or lighter flame. This gets rid of the fuzz completely. Edited June 13, 2013 by Ulises Victoria Jay 1 1 Quote 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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