enemeink Posted January 15, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 15, 2014 Currently I've been using the black nylon thread that has come in my model shipways kit for the standing rigging and have been thinking about swapping over to Corels for the running rigging. My complaint about the nylon thread is that it's not very easy to work with when it comes to tying of the line or making coils of rope on the deck. it's too stiff and springy in my opinion. plus when it comes off the spool it retains the shape of the flat spool. My question is: Am i going to have the same issue with the Corel rigging line or will it be easier to work with? it's a cotton polyester mix as opposed to straight Nylon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samueljr Posted January 15, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 15, 2014 You can try wax the MS line but that may only be be partially successful. What's the composition of Corel's? if it's nylon as well your just trading one for the other. You may want to try replacing it with an afetr market line. I've used Syren Model's line for two projects (so far) and it is as good as it gets for scale rope. Check their web site (they're a sponsor here) Quote ABSOLUTELY NOTHING UNDER DEVELOPMENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdust Posted January 15, 2014 Share #3 Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) I must admit I dislike those flat spools and now buy rigging thread in largest possible length on round spools. To relax the thread I cut off about six feet soak in hot water and suspend the thread with a weight on the end from one of a set of magnetic hooks I have attached to the steel door of the workshop . After 24 hours the kinks and bends are removed. I only cut off what I need and replace the weight on the end of the remaining length. Kip Edited January 15, 2014 by sawdust bhermann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halder Posted January 15, 2014 Share #4 Posted January 15, 2014 Various model shops stock a better class of rigging in various diameters. Try 'Model Dockyard' mischief 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enemeink Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted January 16, 2014 The model shipways thread is straight nylon. not that great for tying off. getting the deadeyes tied right has been a little bit of a chore due to how the thread behaves with the plastic fibers. Corel is a cotton polyester blend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enemeink Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted January 16, 2014 You can try wax the MS line but that may only be be partially successful. What's the composition of Corel's? if it's nylon as well your just trading one for the other. You may want to try replacing it with an afetr market line. I've used Syren Model's line for two projects (so far) and it is as good as it gets for scale rope. Check their web site (they're a sponsor here) thanks for showing me the syren models. i heavily contemplating trying this line. my only reservation is that the lines only come in 20ft bundles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rshaw Posted January 20, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 20, 2014 I have one of the MS plank bending "soldering iron" things that I have never used to bend a plank with, but if you warm the thing up and run the MS line over it, it does a beautiful job of ironing out the spook kinks. I set it in it's holder and run the line under the plank bender. As the thing gets hotter, you'll have to move the line quicker but you'll figure that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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