modeller_masa Posted June 2, 2023 Share #1 Posted June 2, 2023 The Meng HMS Rodney 1/700 was my first model ship I used DIY thread railings on. I used printed paper as a template, and it was time and labor consuming method, unfortunately. But I loved the concept. I improved the process by replacing the printed template with a laser-cut sawtooth. The pitch was 0.70mm. This is a test bed. I'll change the pitch. The thread was 0.10mm thick Amann Serafil 180 polyester thread, and the pitch was 0.70mm. All the thread-winding progress is done within 10 minutes. I hardened the thread using CA glue, and the result was durable. I hope my idea was enjoyable. John Fox III, mtaylor, bruce d and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oren Posted June 2, 2023 Share #2 Posted June 2, 2023 Impressive! What was your process for winding? secure each thread at the ends and then soak all with CA? modeller_masa and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeller_masa Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, oren said: process for winding I glued at first and then wound without glue, like a bobbin. I soak all with CA to keep shape. The regular CA glue has high surface tension, so it tends to block tiny slots. I carefully removed excessive CA glue with Q-tips. I'm looking for more water-like glue. Edited June 2, 2023 by modeller_masa mtaylor, GrandpaPhil and Keith Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 2, 2023 Share #4 Posted June 2, 2023 They do make a "thin" CA glue and an "ultra-thin". I haven't used them so I don't know how "thin" they are. modeller_masa 1 Quote 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...
ccoyle Posted June 3, 2023 Share #5 Posted June 3, 2023 2 hours ago, mtaylor said: They do make a "thin" CA glue and an "ultra-thin". I haven't used them so I don't know how "thin" they are. Thin CA is pretty darn thin and will make a horrible mess in a hurry if you're not careful with it -- I shudder to think about what "ultra-thin" must be like. 😳 mtaylor 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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