popeye2sea Posted June 16, 2013 #1 Posted June 16, 2013 What metal are people making their hooks from? I am worried that at the small gauges that I am looking to use they will simply bend open when I put a strain on them. Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci
russ Posted June 16, 2013 #2 Posted June 16, 2013 I make mine from brass wire. That said, I do not put any strain on them. There is never enough weight being applied to cause strain that would bend the hooks. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
SkerryAmp Posted June 16, 2013 #3 Posted June 16, 2013 I use beading wire, and similarly to Russ I bring enough tension to make the ropes etc taught but don't put extra pull on them to bend the hook. -Adam -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull
augie Posted June 16, 2013 #4 Posted June 16, 2013 I use 28 gauge black steel wire. As the others have said, not all that much tension really. Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
popeye2sea Posted June 17, 2013 Author #5 Posted June 17, 2013 Thanks folks, This being my first build I really do not know what to expect. I keep thinking that I have to allow for tension. I guess that is another reason that I am glad I found this site. The advice I get is priceless. augie 1 Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci
Boccherini Posted June 17, 2013 #6 Posted June 17, 2013 Henry, I use copper wire, all offcuts picked up on building sites after the electricians have finished. Regards, Grant. Jorge Diaz O 1
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