Peter4456 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'd like to replicate the Drag Ropes as used on the MOBAT but what did they look like? I assume they're a standard size so does anyone have any photos, dimensions, general descriptions they could post please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 The words "Rocking horse ****" come to mind ! same rope thats in the L5 CES. Rob..............rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter4456 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thanks Rob - I suspected they might be hard to find (replicas it is then!) Just one question - how long are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Peter, Yes this type of drag rope is near impossible to find, When I restored my L5 I wanted to find the full CES for it but could find virtualy nothing in the UK so after contacting of few of my fellow big gun collectors half way around the world I secured a deal and imported everything I wanted including a set of No11 Mk3 drag ropes. Now the first problem is where the hell I have put them ! I will investigate................................. Rob...............rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Best bet for any weird ropes. Contact the Ropery at the Chatham Dockyard. They often have off cuts of long orders, and can supply sisal /hemp looking rope that dosen't rot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecyMech Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Peter, If you just end up with a length of suitable rope & a set of hooks......& want to produce accurate replicas.......the ends will require splicing properly. I still have my REME recovery training precis from 1972 which shows you how to do it. Happy to scan pages if you want to give it a go. Cordage was quite easy (& interesting)...doing same with steel wire rope was somewhat trickier mind you. Best regs.......H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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