Elastic for rigging - EZ line?

[Squiffy]

Afternoon, chaps,

I'm looking for something to rig my 72nd scale Fee with. I've seen EZ line on the internets. It's sold as 0.15mm but it's a flat section, which is no good (besides, which is 0.15, the long or the short side?).

Does anyone know of an elastic line of the same (or up to 0.20mm) that is round in section and where, in the UK or Europe, can I purchase such a thing?

Thanks

[hiddeous1973]

I understand that the lines sold by Ushi van der Rosten

http://www.uschivdr.com/shopping-categories/shop-rigging-and-various/

is more round in profile.
I do not have them my self, but you can always ask Alex (Ushi) himself, he is always very helpfull.

[Dirigible-Al]

You can cut EZ Line and peel off lengthways though I have never tried this.

A tip I once got previously was stocking elastic though I cannot vouch for its effectiveness in 1/72, it may be too big.

I hope this helps, Alan.

[Ssasho0]

Uschi's rigging line is in 2 or 3 diameters and round, you should check it out. Also I personally use the 0,06mm Rigging line by Modelcasten. It is labelled as 1/48 scale but is thin enough for my eye and very easy to work with, way better than the EZ line anbd sturdier - adds at least some structural strenght and is easier to rig through holes!

best regards,
Sasho

[bobs_buckles]

Squiff,
 Get your hands on some...


Cheap as chips and does the job.

vB

[lcarroll]

Squiffy,
   I like the Modelkasten product, the 0.6 1:48 Scale black stuff from Hobbylink Japan, about $12 US or 11 Euros for a spool of 25 M.

https://www.hlj.com/product/MDKHS-1/Air

   It is much easier to use then EZ Line and takes lacquer paints well.
Cheers,
Lance

[Squiffy]

Thanks for the replies, chaps.

I'm going to try Von Buckle's recommendation first.

[Des]

Squiffy,
   I like the Modelkasten product, the 0.6 1:48 Scale black stuff from Hobbylink Japan, about $12 US or 11 Euros for a spool of 25 M.

https://www.hlj.com/product/MDKHS-1/Air

   It is much easier to use then EZ Line and takes lacquer paints well.
Cheers,
Lance

I agree with Lance, I have been using this line for some time now and it is an excellent product, perfect for 1:32 scale even though it is marked as being 1:48 scale.

Des.

[Ian from Doncaster]

EZ Line also loses some of its "flatness" when stretched a little.  As long as you are careful not to get any CA in the wrong place, it doesn't kink, and you don't get any curvature.  Sometimes with EZ line I loop it in the eyelet and tie it in a knot then trim the ends.

[Suffolk Lad]

Squiffy, bit late but maybe not too late -

I have the Prym line that Von B recommends but it is a rectangular section. Yes you can strip it down with care but how long a strip can be produced with a consistent section I wouldn't know. However, you say you are doing  a 72nd scale so I would seriously take a look at the Ushi rigging line.

A friend has just brought some back from Telford for me - the Standard and the Fine. The 'Standard' is just two thou diameter the 'Fine' noticeably smaller and they state that the 'Superfine' is ideal for 72nd scale. (have no idea just how small that is) By comparison however - visually that is - the Prym stuff looks very heavy indeed.

I did make a mention a while back about buying the Model Kasten line in the UK. Also superb material, bought from Hobby Link Japan by the time it arrived and the duty paid the initial nine quid a roll was near twenty  far too expensive compared to the Ushi.

Regards - Tug

[Jimmy]

I recently bought some of the fine Uschi thread.  I haven't used it yet.  Is it difficult to work with? 

Would it be suitable for use on a 1/48 aircraft?  I'm just wondering about this because I read an article some place (don't ask me where) that suggested that in 1/72 scale, you would not be able to see any rigging on a model.  If that is true, would the fine thread be more suitable for 1/48?

[Des]

I have used 0.1mm invisible sewing-in elastic thread on 1:72 scale models and once the line is painted it is quite acceptable, and for 1:48 scale I have used the Modelkasten 0.6 or 0.13mm elastic line which is black in colour, once fitted and stretched it looks really good on a 1:48 scale aircraft. Where structural integrity is required I always use monofilament (fishing line) which is available in just about any diameter you desire, easy to work, takes CA very well and is extremely strong.

Des.

[rolanddvi]

Are there any other suppliers for the Modelkasten products other than HLJ?

Mike

[lcarroll]

Mike,   
    I got some from Sprue Brothers some time back but found it was priced better (for a Canadian order, postage/exchange being the big considerations) from Hobby Link.
Cheers,
Lance

[Des]

BNA Modelworld (Australia) - very reliable.

I agree, I buy most of my hobby supplies from BNA, excellent service.

Des.