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Post by algirdas on Jun 28, 2019 5:36:16 GMT
Hi, Do I want to ask if you have to apply rope before doing rigging? I have read that One can weave the ropes with beeswax. I have seen the rope applied with wood glue. How are you doing? And I still want to ask if it is possible to tension the rope loose with some liquid? Attachments:
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Post by tromp on Jul 3, 2019 3:18:26 GMT
Hi Algirdas, Indeed some modellers wax their threads before use, this is to give the rigging a realistic appearance. It is done by holding the thread against a block of beeswax and then pulling at one end thus sliding the thread between the thumb and wax. The thread picks up wax giving it a flat appearance without bristles sticking out. After that you could treat it with a hairdryer so the wax is thoroughly pulled into the thread. This is to be done before the rigging is attached. There is no way that you can treat rigging like doped aircraft fabrik to pull it tight. I gather you are from Italy. Check out the German site modellbau-takelgarn.de There you can get rigging threads in all shapes and sizes at very reasonable prices. Peter
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Post by algirdas on Jul 3, 2019 8:56:53 GMT
Thank you very much Peter. I still want to ask How are the edges of black boards made on the ship deck. Is the edge of the board painted or black thread is placed there? Algirdas Attachments:
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Post by tromp on Jul 3, 2019 10:47:37 GMT
You can paint the plank edges before they are attached. Once sanded they will give you a nice even black seam between the planks. You could also use thin black card glued to the plank edges before but trimmed after the planks have been attached. I wouldn't use thread but some modellers do but if you want to try it glue the thread to the edge before the planks is attached to the deck. Please keep us posted Peter
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