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Does anyone have or know where to get a rope walk machine cheap or plans for one? It’s very difficult for me to find the size and color I need for my models and decided to make my own.
 

How To Build A Ropewalk For Ship Models

A little home project http://www.densmodelships.com/2.html
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Make your rope on a rope walk

I did a lot of research on how to make rope on a rope walk and build my own rope walk. I love to share my experience with you. The quality of the rope delivered in your kit is not always of high quality. Fluffy, badly made so that you can better use it to tie up your old paper than to rig your...
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Home made Rope Making and Serving Machine.

I do not suggest that this machine is all that great, although it should be fit for purpose when I have finished. I think there are far better designs for home made rope making and serving machines and infinity better commercial machines that are stunning in design and ability. I started...
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RcModel - Ropewalk

Hello I can make a professional miniature rope making machine for you. The ropewalk is made of non-ferrous metals (Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel). The ropewalk is powered by a 12v DC motor. The set includes a 230 / 12v or 110 / 12v power supply. The ropewalk has an adjustable speed from 100...
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This is machine I purchased and happy to use:

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Rope making machine. VR. Vertical type. | ShipWorkshop.com

Simplest, fastest, easiest, compact, no skills needed, instant results. It is a small but powerful tool for making professional ropes for your model. (Check this video on YouTube for how it works. Turn on subtitles.) The VR Rope making machine, ropewalk, is intended for making professional ropes...
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I found this one

Byrnes Model Machines - Ropewalk

Byrnes Model Machines produces precision-engineered miniature Table Saws and Thickness Sanders for Ship Modelers, Dollhouse Makers and Model Railroad Builders; every machine has an accuracy measured in thousandths of an inch.
www.byrnesmodelmachines.com

I did not know that byrnes model made this - interesteing
 
If you cannot afford to make your own ropes, you will definitely afford ropes from here. These are very good authentically looking ropes on the market and have the most common color tones and sizes. Oh...forgot to mention left and right twists, you hear that right!

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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.
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and also this one fron ZHL Models

Tools

www.zhlmodel.com www.zhlmodel.com

 
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I made my own with an electric drill and Lego gears, the hardest part is getting thick gears to give you leeway when it's assembled unless you use precision machines to cut the framing. It works quite well See the end of this
I have now modified it by adding two little geared motors to each end rather than the drill. The little motors were about £5 from ebay
 
LyleK1 said:
My choice as well... It was inexpensive and does a great job.
Bonus: There are video's on the website that explain how to use it too.
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have you checked those machines? I should say many members of our forum using Domanof's machines and really happy. All of his machines are supplied with video tutorials. Also, he spent about an hour or so explaining types of threads useful to make your own ropes

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Model Tools And Supplies | ShipWorkshop

ShipWorkshop is a workshop where we design and produce special tools and supplies for ship model builders which will make your ship model look authentic. We'll be glad to help you to design custom tools for your needs. Mechanical and electronics engineering are available.
www.shipworkshop.com www.shipworkshop.com
 
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