Seizing and serving line size

[Brewbrarian]

So I am beginning my first trials of standing rigging on my first build (1:57 Black Prince). I have made several sizes of rope using the spreadsheet by Danny Vadas. I've been experimenting with seizing deadeyes and serving my stays/shrouds (or the first trial of them).

But I am wondering if I am using the right size thread for serving and seizing. Of course, size depends on scale, but can someone give me advice on gauging these. I was thinking in terms of comparing to other lines for size reference--as I have the Lees rigging book and Danny's spreadsheet gives me a good sense of the range. E.g. Is the serving line closer to the main ratlines in size or, say the main shroud lanyards--or something else altogether?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Brewbrarian]

Just bumping this up the list, hoping for some advice.

 

[Donnie]

It seems to me that I used the same size as the ratline rigging line to use for seizing and serving. on a 1:80 or so, this equates to about .15mm and .80mm combination. I used on my Panart Felipe .15mm on all seizing and serving. the main thing is contrast of sizes. What I see in the picture is all of it is a little too thick perhaps. A little difficult from the picture.

This is what I did as an example.

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[Brewbrarian]

It seems to me that I used the same size as the ratline rigging line to use for seizing and serving. on a 1:80 or so, this equates to about .15mm and .80mm combination. I used on my Panart Felipe .15mm on all seizing and serving. the main thing is contrast of sizes.

Thanks, Donnie. Very helpful

 

[danielsje]

I have found that the "eye" can be very accurate...if it looks off it probably is. In most scales of 1/48 to 1/75 regular sewing thread works well for seizing...looks right! Try it...my apologies to those who want things exactly right!
Jim

 

[Uwek]

Hallo Eric,
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Enjoy your day

 

[Norway]

Happy birthday Eric.

 

[Jimsky]

Happy Birthday Eric! We wish you the best!

 

[DocBlake]

Happy Birthday, Eric!

 

[donfarr]

from me too. Don

 

[Brewbrarian]

Awww shucks; thanks, guys.

 

[Brewbrarian]

Hallo Eric,
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Enjoy your day

Vielen Dank, Uwe.

 

[Brewbrarian]

Happy Birthday, Eric!

Thanks, Dave.

 

[Brewbrarian]

from me too. Don

Thanks, Don.

 

[MikeC]

The Modelboatyard.com guy uses 3/0 fly tying line to seize. It’s evidently nylon and somewhat slippery so he says wax it first. I ordered some online but haven’t gotten it yet. Look at his site and it’s under “tips”.