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 Rank: Amateur Level 2  Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/12/2018 Posts: 39 Points: 123 Location: United Kingdom
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After a bit of advice - I'm trying to do the 6 footrope supports on the main yard but the copper just keeps breaking as I twist it and I am fast running out of copper length. Any tips?
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You may find information on this page useful. I didn't like the look of the brass wired ones so decided to make my own.... Hope it helps.... https://forum.model-spac...ts&t=5013&p=155
Regards Alan
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Rank: Amateur Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/08/2017 Posts: 33 Points: 75 Location: East Sussex
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I had the same problem. You can buy copper wire from any crafting website and it will last you during your build. I make sure mine has been in the airing cupboard for a couple of hours before use.
Marl
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 Another way of doing it is to run the copper wire through a flame till it gets cherry red and let it cool this softens the wire so it's easier to twist  Hope this helps Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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Rank: Amateur Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/12/2018 Posts: 39 Points: 123 Location: United Kingdom
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You guys are ace! I will try these tips and also invest in a reel of copper wiring to last me.
It really was a sticking point and the reason I haven't done any of my build in two months!
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