BenD Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share #31 Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, TomShipModel said: Polyester lays up beautifully. However, several of the rigging techniques involve white glue (such as making fake splices and securing knots, seizings and strops). I also use white glue for getting the catenary droop in foot ropes and loose running rigging. Is there a way for me to get that with polyester line as white glue doesn't soak into it like cotton or cotton covered polyester? Tom With this particular polyester, you will find glues of all types will soak into the fibers as long as they are thinned enough. This includes PVA, Clear nail polish, CA, and even Shellac. As long as the glue is thin or has some type of solvent or alcohol it should work. I've done tests with PVA and found 60/40 Water/PVA will hold really well. Using PVA for holding a shape in the line will take a few coats and some fiddling. I've tried my wife's clear nail polish and found it will hold a knot really well. The only problem is it will leave a shiny spot. The best glue for this rope is thin CA. It doesn't make it brittle and if you are light enough with the application it won't discolor the rope either. It goes right into the core of the rope and makes impossibly strong knots and seizings. I've managed to use thin CA for shaping curves in rope, it's tricky but can be done with the right applicator. Bob Smith Industries line of CA is what I would recommend for this job. It's high-quality CA that doesn't leave that awful white residue. I bought some shellac from Home Depot to test it out of knots. It soaked right into the Poly rope and held about as well as PVA. It left a bit of yellowing. I have not tried buying shellac flakes and dissolving them, so I don't know how well that would work or how much discoloring there would be. That covers everything I've tried so far. TomShipModel, RossR, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms10 Posted March 9, 2023 Share #32 Posted March 9, 2023 It is a 100% polyester thread. Dave_E, mtaylor and BenD 3 Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShipModel Posted March 9, 2023 Share #33 Posted March 9, 2023 Ben, Thank you for the information. I'm not doing any rigging presently, but I will try these techniques. Tom Ryland Craze, mtaylor, BenD and 1 other 4 Tom Ruggiero Director Nautical Research Guild Member Ship Model Society of New Jersey (Past President) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 14, 2023 Share #34 Posted April 14, 2023 Just got my order and am super happy with the quality of these ropes..soon to the riggin ! BenD, Dave_E, catopower and 2 others 5 Scott Current Build: 1/72 Zvezda The Black Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share #35 Posted April 15, 2023 On 4/14/2023 at 12:23 AM, Twokidsnosleep said: Just got my order and am super happy with the quality of these ropes..soon to the riggin ! Glad you like the rope! I'll be looking into your black pearl build. mtaylor, Twokidsnosleep and Dave_E 3 Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 16, 2023 Share #36 Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) On 4/15/2023 at 3:17 PM, BenD said: Glad you like the rope! I'll be looking into your black pearl build. I LOVE the rope I know good stuff when I see and feel it, been blabbing about your ropes all over the internet Great stuff man, just great👍🏻😎 Edited January 13 by Twokidsnosleep BenD, Dave_E, oakheart and 2 others 4 1 Scott Current Build: 1/72 Zvezda The Black Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted July 13 Author Share #37 Posted July 13 Hello Everyone, It's been a while since I last posted. Ropes of scale has been keeping me busy, so busy in fact I had to quit my day job. Thank you guys/gals for all of your support! I've finally added sample cards to the website after years of people asking at least once a month. This product has gone through a few iterations over the past year or two. These are simple, affordable, and hopefully useful. Sold separately or together. Size Card contains every size of polyester rope sold from 0.25mm - 1.8mm. Color Card has one length of each color sold from the Ropes of Scale lineup. https://ropesofscale.com/products/sample-cards AJohnson, VTHokiEE, TJM and 20 others 20 3 Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thukydides Posted July 13 Share #38 Posted July 13 That's awesome to hear Ben. Your rope is fantastic and this is proof I am not the only one who thinks so. Canute, mtaylor, hollowneck and 5 others 8 Current Builds: HMS Perseus (Scratch) Completed Builds: Type VII C U Boat (HobbyBoss); HM Cutter Alert (Vanguard Models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katsumoto Posted July 14 Share #39 Posted July 14 What fantastic news Ben! Congratulations with the growth of your business! the sample carts looks great, should help a lot of people to choose the right size rope for their model. will you do a cable sample cart as well? BenD, mtaylor, AJohnson and 2 others 5 Regards, Peter Current project - Wappen von Hamburg 1669 heavily bashed Previous project - Xebec Cazador 1750 bashed Previous project - Santa Maria bashed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald-V Posted July 14 Share #40 Posted July 14 Amazing! Congratulations with your succes...and seeing your ropes getting used in different builds here on the forum, that's some great advertising mtaylor, BenD, AJohnson and 3 others 6 Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted July 14 Share #41 Posted July 14 Great news Ben, I’ve only just started using your ropes on my Trial build and I am very impressed with it. Good luck to you for the future. I will definitely be ordering more for my next projects. mtaylor, hollowneck, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkt Posted July 14 Share #42 Posted July 14 Glad your business is doing well, and hope you will continue to make cotton rope. Canute, mtaylor, BenD and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted July 14 Author Share #43 Posted July 14 19 hours ago, Thukydides said: That's awesome to hear Ben. Your rope is fantastic and this is proof I am not the only one who thinks so. @Thukydides your Alert build is just fantastic. It is a great example of what kind of detail can be added with after-market parts... and a lot of talent! 13 hours ago, Katsumoto said: will you do a cable sample cart as well? I might just do that. However, I will need to add all the smaller sizes of cable to the collection first. I'll get around to that in the next few months. 2 hours ago, clarkt said: Glad your business is doing well, and hope you will continue to make cotton rope. I will keep the cotton ropes in production so don't worry. You are not the only one who is worried that I would discontinue them. In fact, I was going to add some more sizes of ropes and cables to the cotton lineup this summer or fall. I've also found a nice light brown color to add to the mix. So look out for that. - A big thanks to everyone for the likes and support! I hope now that I'm working on this full time I can add new products. The next possibilities are adding linen ropes or making more affordable/longer ropes with a modern machine. JacquesCousteau, mtaylor, Thukydides and 8 others 11 Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 14 Share #44 Posted July 14 That's great news Ben about the business becoming full time. May your success keep moving forward. rcweir, catopower, Dave_E and 3 others 6 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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