How to thread ropes through blocks?

[Steve K.]

I have a very basic question. How do I thread the rigging ropes through the small block holes? Needle, or what?

Thanks for your help.

[allanyed]

First, welcome to MSW Steve!!  It would be nice if you would post a little introduction about yourself and your modeling areas of interest on the new member forum.

 

If you do a little research with the search function here at MSW you will find your question discussed in detail.  The plusses and minuses of each method described are given including the use of cyanoacrylate, polyvinyl acetate, acetone based nail polish, and mechanical assists.  

 

One of several threads is modelshipworld.com/topic/20088-2mm-block-threading/#comment-612707

 

Allan

Edited May 9, 2022 by allanyed

[gjdale]

Steve,

 

Welcome to MSW. The simplest answer to your questions is to soak the end of the thread (say 5mm or so) in a little CA glue (super glue). Then, once hardened, cut the end at an angle. This will give a hard, sharp end to thread through the block. Once fully threaded, you can simply cut off your sharp end.