Chinese rope serving machine
It is a good reminder, but I am afraid that the technique used for ropes on ships cannot be used well enough for model use.
https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/2096066
https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2018/5/14/worm-parcel-and-serve
http://www.thesquarerigger.com/worm_parcel-and_serve.html
Tom
https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/2096066
https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2018/5/14/worm-parcel-and-serve
http://www.thesquarerigger.com/worm_parcel-and_serve.html
Tom
Main principle: if it is not broken - don't repair It!