If Syren is rationing line sales, I was thinking of buying a batch of Amati rigging line in a variety of sizes, and two colors. Having used Corel line, and rather liking it, how would you rate the typical Amati line?
Opinions on Amati Rigging Line?
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Hi Kurt,
that rigging line is very average at best. You would be better placed to get some proper rigging line.
I purchased some excellent ropes in various sizes and colours from Kris at Szututnik. His web page is listed on the forum.
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that rigging line is very average at best. You would be better placed to get some proper rigging line.
I purchased some excellent ropes in various sizes and colours from Kris at Szututnik. His web page is listed on the forum.
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I use this line lots and it is as Brian says average at best. Another source for ropes is @craftysailor , his web page is also on the main forum page
Not in the UK but I use a company in Germany called Morope (Takelgarne)... its a bit of a one man band run by Andreas and only takes funds by Bank Transfer...but his quality is the best I've worked with.
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Link for Morope Takelgarne.
Link for Morope Takelgarne.
Link for Morope Takelgarne
another very good Quality from Germany you can get also here:
Modellbau Takelgarn
in german: https://www.modellbau-takelgarn.com/
in english: https://www.rigging-ropes.com/
Modellbau Takelgarn
in german: https://www.modellbau-takelgarn.com/
in english: https://www.rigging-ropes.com/
Cotton can be fuzzy unless you wax it, and does not last as long an other line materials. Polyester is stretchy, and won't go slack and stay slack with changes in moisture, but will unravel at the ends when you cut it unless you add a drop of glue to the line before you cut it. It can be a bit too shiny to simulate rope at times, and if accidentally cut, more difficult to repair by splice. Old timer like to use old linen fishing line, which is most excellent and long lasting. Cotton is one of the shortest lasting lines you can use, if you want the model to last a century. Of course, linen fishing line on the original 1950's spools goes for lots of money on eBay when you can find it, so that's one traditional material that is fast disappearing, just line drafting linen was for sail material. I have used both polyester and cotton, and there are advantages to each. Tom Lauria has an excellent video on YouTube regarding the use of both materials in rigging. Well worth watching:
Tom Lauria - Rigging Part 1
In fact, you should watch all Tom Lauria's videos if you haven't already. I sure learned a lot from him.
Tom Lauria - Rigging Part 1
In fact, you should watch all Tom Lauria's videos if you haven't already. I sure learned a lot from him.
Hello,
I make my own strings using a homemade stringing machine. I can sell cotton, polyester or polyamide ropes at very attractive prices. I have 3 strand or 4 strand ropes with core in different colors. But so far I have only delivered in France. I'm not sure how to easily send ropes outside the European Union.
Here are some examples (polyester) :
Contact me if you are interested.
Kind regards,
Fred
I make my own strings using a homemade stringing machine. I can sell cotton, polyester or polyamide ropes at very attractive prices. I have 3 strand or 4 strand ropes with core in different colors. But so far I have only delivered in France. I'm not sure how to easily send ropes outside the European Union.
Here are some examples (polyester) :
Contact me if you are interested.
Kind regards,
Fred
Hallo Fred,
Your ropes are looking very good
You can also start a new topic especially for your offered ropes, maybe here!?! With this your offered ropes can be find easier in future
Rigging: Covers all Standing and Running
This is to discuss all aspects about Rigging both Standing and Running such as Shrouds, Ratlines, Stays, Deadeyes, Blocks of all types, etc. How do you do it? Got any shortcuts or tips to share?
shipsofscale.com
only a small hint:
I guess the diameter of one ropes (red arrow) are incorrect, due to the fact that the photo is showing a thicker rope than the 1,2mm example - please check (in moment you have two times 1,2mm mentioned
