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Ratlines are about 1/2" diameter so at your scale, .008" diameter would be correct. However, anything within a hair of that would do, most likely.

 

Russ

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Fly tying thread comes that small and is strong enough to work with, just make sure you get the round thread because they also have flat thread. Anyone need a lot of flat thread? :angry:

   Ron W.

Ron W.

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Round fly thread? Could you give a source? The flat one I have is good for serving really thin lines.

Daniel

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I use a black polyester sewing thread from Gutterman widely available every where - size looks good for 1:64 which is close to your scale. The threads easily to work with and comes in pretty long bobbins a good few hundred metres. The also do a linen version if you want a natuaral fibre.

 

Norman

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Current build Trumpeter Arizona 1:200 with White Ensign PE and a Nautilus Wooden Deck.

Built Caldercraft Convulsion, HM Brig Badger and HMS Snake.

Awaiting - Zvelda HMS Dreadnought planning to get the Pontos Deck and PE Upgrades, Panart 1:23 Gun deck model and couple of the cannon kits Manatu - French siege mortar, and American coastal cannon.

Posted

Ratlines are about 1/2" diameter so at your scale, .008" diameter would be correct. However, anything within a hair of that would do, most likely.

 

Russ

Scaling is always useful to 'judge' if the line thickness (and any other parts) look right.

I have been using thread that is .011 inch thick and to my eye it looks OK. Too thick, of course, when I scale at 1:76 it would come to 0.84 inch.

I hope that is close enough for Russ' hair.

Jay

 

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