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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Yachts and Sail R&D: => Topic started by: EDWOOD on March 23, 2013, 06:13:49 pm
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hi
could someone please advise me on what size cordage i would need for the rigging. shrouds,running rigging etc for the 1/15 scale pilot cutter cariad .and where i could buy it ,many thanks
ted
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try here Ted..........I bought a quantity for my two lifeboats, and it's nice period stuff........
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/artesania-rigging-thread.html (http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/artesania-rigging-thread.html)
I bought the 1.5mm and 2.0 mm dia for my 1:12 scale boats
neil.
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For working model rigging I have used the following with no problems.
Dacron 25kg BS for running rigging.
Dacron 50-60kg for standing rigging.
This is white, but it stains well with boot polish. It is a not mono-filament, but is woven and runs well.
I got mine from SailsEtc.com, no connection just a happy customer. They also have some nice vintage fittings in brass.
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thanks for the info chaps i will have a look at these
all the best ted