bruce d Posted February 9, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 9, 2021 In view of the news from Syren, I realised that I have put off too long one an important question: I don't know how much rope I will need for the two scratch builds on the bench. As I expect there will be some changes in the supply chain I would like to get it right first time when ordering because there is no guarantee the same supplier will be able to send more if I need it. The first to get to the rigging stage will be Mediator, a 1/48th single masted merchant vessel. Since I have never rigged a model before it would be very easy for me to think I can get it right by measuring up the ropework I can see in the drawings. Maybe, but I suspect there has to be a better way. The second model, which will always be behind Mediator in progress, is a 1/40th scale Pickle. There is no build log yet and I will not start her rigging until Mediator is done and in a display case. Also, there are three small CAFModels that require some rigging. The plan was to order a bunch from Chuck in a month when I have done my sums but I have missed the boat. Now So here goes: is asking 'Your model looks a bit like mine will, how much rope did you use?' good enough? If not, what is the best way to estimate correctly the amount to order? Many thanks, Bruce Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted February 9, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 9, 2021 My word of caution would be to over estimate, at least for me I don't like to tie knots with a tiny piece of rope so I tend to have a higher waste amount (but I try to save the trimmed pieces for rope rope coils). bruce d and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted February 9, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 9, 2021 57 minutes ago, bruce d said: I can get it right by measuring up the ropework I can see in the drawings. Maybe, but I suspect there has to be a better way. At this point, I would think that might be the best way , considering the Mediator and Pickle are relatively simple rigs. I would go with your measurements and add at least 10%.. Even if there are similar builds in the forum, I would doubt that people are measuring the rope as they go along and keeping a record of it. Maybe someone will prove me wrong. It is going to be hard to find a good replacement with Chuck out of the picture. Another good reason to consider making your own. bruce d and mtaylor 2 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Gregory said: Another good reason to consider making your own. Grudgingly, I agree. But if there is a quality product available, I will at least try it. mtaylor and Gregory 2 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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