No endorsement from me except that this site seems to have a lot of useful information. https://www.thethreadexchange.com/m...er-Thread-Information#Polyester_Thread_Sizing
I love that word "Ultimate" Jim.here is another one: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING SEWING THREAD
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Sewing Thread
Choosing the correct thread for your project starts with knowing the basic properties of thread and the options available. It can be overwhelming when you realize how many different types of thread are out there. The trick to thread selection is to choose the correct weight/thickness, fiber, and...www.sewingpartsonline.com
I've got some reading to do....
they claimed this is all you will need to understand threads
The question is: Do you really want "thread" or do you want scale rope for your model. The largest thread on SailRite's site is 0.0258" or 0.66mm, and will not really look like scale rope. If you want 0.5mm rope, in cotton or polyester, you can buy it from a number of places. In sizes as small as 0.20mm to over 2.0mm. My model uses 0.3 to 2.0mm sizes, in rope and cable (multiple ropes twisted together). I don't know what size of rope you need, but I'm sure it will be at least 3 sizes, probably double or triple that, in beige/tan and brown/black. Finding thread that gives you all that will be impossible, and I don't think you'd like the result.
On the other hand, quality miniature rope is expensive, on the order of 25 cents to over a dollar a yard, and my model uses over 200 yards. Here are links to some quality rope suppliers:
Ropes of Scale
Miniature Rope for the scale modeler. These products are designed for rigging model ships but can be used for most scale modeling or dioramas.
ropesofscale.com
Scale Miniature rope for Rigging Ship Models - Hand made rigging line for ship model builders
Hand made rigging line for ship model builders
syrenshipmodelcompany.com
Modellbau Takelgarn – In eigener Seilerei geschlagen
www.modellbau-takelgarn.com
Dry-Dock Models & Parts
Dry - Dock Models & Parts is providing high quality ship model fittings and parts
drydockmodelsandparts.com
Amati and other model manufacturers still scale rope much cheaper, but in less sizes and colors, and IMHO not with the quality of the above. It depends on your model, your experience and your expectations as to what you use. I decided to scrap the ropes that came with my MarisStella model and buy quality rope, but that may not be your requirement or in your budget.
As to the required sizes, there are a number of spreadsheets available, and you can view an article and download the spreadsheet here at the forums:
Determination of the Correct Size of Blocks and Ropes for Your Model
Than CAN be used for some rope on a model (like ratlines and seizings), but IMHO you will want rope of some quality for your model.
I hope this helps.
Amati rope is not as fine a quality as rope from Ropes of Scale or Dray Dock Model & Parts. The strands are ill defined and coarse.The question is: Do you really want "thread" or do you want scale rope for your model. The largest thread on SailRite's site is 0.0258" or 0.66mm, and will not really look like scale rope. If you want 0.5mm rope, in cotton or polyester, you can buy it from a number of places. In sizes as small as 0.20mm to over 2.0mm. My model uses 0.3 to 2.0mm sizes, in rope and cable (multiple ropes twisted together). I don't know what size of rope you need, but I'm sure it will be at least 3 sizes, probably double or triple that, in beige/tan and brown/black. Finding thread that gives you all that will be impossible, and I don't think you'd like the result.
On the other hand, quality miniature rope is expensive, on the order of 25 cents to over a dollar a yard, and my model uses over 200 yards. Here are links to some quality rope suppliers:
Ropes of Scale
Miniature Rope for the scale modeler. These products are designed for rigging model ships but can be used for most scale modeling or dioramas.ropesofscale.comScale Miniature rope for Rigging Ship Models - Hand made rigging line for ship model builders
Hand made rigging line for ship model buildersModellbau Takelgarn – In eigener Seilerei geschlagen
Dry-Dock Models & Parts
Dry - Dock Models & Parts is providing high quality ship model fittings and parts
Amati and other model manufacturers still scale rope much cheaper, but in less sizes and colors, and IMHO not with the quality of the above. It depends on your model, your experience and your expectations as to what you use. I decided to scrap the ropes that came with my MarisStella model and buy quality rope, but that may not be your requirement or in your budget.
As to the required sizes, there are a number of spreadsheets available, and you can view an article and download the spreadsheet here at the forums:
Determination of the Correct Size of Blocks and Ropes for Your Model
Than CAN be used for some rope on a model (like ratlines and seizings), but IMHO you will want rope of some quality for your model.
I hope this helps.
