Doug McKenzie Posted February 12 #1 Posted February 12 I have only been able to find thread down to 0.3mm and I'm working on a Leon-in-a-bottle model at 1:300 which requires some 0.1mm tan thread for running rigging. Does anyone know of a source for thread this fine? I've attached a picture that shows the peak halyards as 0.3mm black and you can see that it is way to heavy. The hull is about 4" long. Thanks in advance. Doug JacquesCousteau 1
barkeater Posted February 12 #2 Posted February 12 You could try fly tying thread. It comes in many colors and thicknesses. Rich JacquesCousteau 1 On the workbench: The bomb vessel Carcass 1758. Nelson sailed on her in 1773 as a midshipman during England's first Polar expedition. Completed scratch build: The 36 gun frigate "L'Unite" 1797. Nelson briefly commanded in 1801. Completed scratch build: The armed brig "Badger" 1777. Nelson's first command Completed kits: Mamoli "Alert", Caldercraft "Sherbourne"
Toolmaker Posted February 12 #4 Posted February 12 (edited) Fly-tying line should cover what you require. I have been using it with diameters down to 0.05mm. I am in the UK so my sources are not relevant, but you will find plenty of US suppliers. Edited February 12 by Toolmaker wefalck 1
Doug McKenzie Posted February 12 Author #5 Posted February 12 Thanks all! I found some on Amazon - I don't know why I couldn't find this the first time I was looking.
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