Hi welcome aboard, I'm also from Melbourne as are a few other members. Coincidentally I've just finished the futtock shrouds on my build but I didn't serve them. There are some serving machines on the market this is the link for more information.
All-in-one machines for any jobs where one rope winds around another. (Check this video on YouTube for how to assemble it. Turn on subtitles.)(Basic operations on ShipWorkshop serving machines. Starting from 7:23. Turn on subtitles.) Serving machine is intended for: serving ropes, making...
www.shipworkshop.com
I have the previous model and it works quite well.
Believe it or not, I have just ordered that machine. I have only just started on the rigging, so expect it will get a lot of use ! It was this forum that stopped me from buying the Serv O Matic.
Great I hope it gets to you soon I've found postage here is very slow now especially if aus post has anything to do with it. Have you thought about starting a build log we would like to see some photos of your models. I don't know if you are aware of this brilliant book from Amazon
Agree I have the large printed version as well as AOS Victory, McGowen Victory & Period ship handbook by Keith Julier which details the CC kit.
All are a great ref.
Still plowing through phase 1 second planking on the CC kit.