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I am building a model of CGC Tamaroa which I served on from 1966-1970. I am having problems with rigging line through blocks. Mainly making the line lay more realistic. Is there a treatment such as diluted glue etc. to make it lay better. Also how does one blacken brass. I have included a few photos of my build. I purchased the bare hull and have scratch built 90% of the fixtures. Thank You in advance for any help.           

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2 hours ago, Bob Leonti said:

Mainly making the line lay more realistic.

As you mentioned, diluted white glue is commonly used to get model rope to lay realistically.   I would use about 75% water myself.

 

If you scroll through  " Metal Work, Soldering and Metal FittingsYou should see several topics on brass blackening.

 

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Bob, you’ve built a beautiful ship. Perhaps you can start a build log so that we can see her completion. I have been using Ropes of Scale synthetic rope and using Vallejo Matt Polyurethane Varnish straight out of the bottle to shape it. If you need it to look like wire rope or cable I think Ben will work with you to get the color you need.

Regards……..Paul 

 

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