Polyester (PES) vs Cotton(Co) Yarns for Rigging

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

I use watered down PVA to stiffen running rigging lines and form it into caternary curves with my fingers. This removes waves caused by stiffness of the line by making it more stiff, but also in the proper shape. Using weights may cause unnatural sharp bends in the line, depending on how many (or rather how few) weights you use. Having proper droop on the lines makes the ship look a lot more realistic. This is especially true for tack lines and clew lines.

The tack lines, clew lines and anchor cables should be carefully shaped when stiffened to create a realistic effect.

 

[Korsan]

That's not sag on the galleon, that's a case of overly tight rigging by the builder combined with line shrinkage. Sag is when the line looses tension and goes slack.

You are absolutely right David.I confused the sag with rigging tension.Thanks for the correction.

 

[Frank48]

I use watered down PVA to stiffen running rigging lines and form it into caternary curves with my fingers. This removes waves caused by stiffness of the line by making it more stiff, but also in the proper shape. Using weights may cause unnatural sharp bends in the line, depending on how many (or rather how few) weights you use. Having proper droop on the lines makes the ship look a lot more realistic. This is especially true for tack lines and clew lines.

The tack lines, clew lines and anchor cables should be carefully shaped when stiffened to create a realistic effect.
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you can also try copper wire as the core of the rope

 

[Korsan]

you can also try copper wire as the core of the rope

the idea with copper wire seems to me to be a more practical solution.Thank you