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afromon_11
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Posted: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 06:25 AM UTC
Can someone tell me how to make this? Do i just use normal string?
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John
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Posted: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 06:39 AM UTC
I would just look for some string that looks right. However if you need to make it yourself or need a particular number of twists per inch or hawser laid- look for a "rope walk" where sailing ship model tools are sold.

or make one.

https://modelshipwrights.kitmaker.net/Tips/Tip6/Tip_6.htm

http://www.ship-modelers-assn.org/tps9705c.htm

http://home.att.net/~ShipModelFAQ/smf-q053.html

They have instructions.
matt
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Posted: Friday, April 06, 2007 - 05:54 PM UTC
ship rigging thread is the way to go!!!!
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