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Title: How to scratch build struts
Post by: Stonewall34 on January 15, 2020, 03:30:11 PM

I recently broke the struts on my Roden 1/32 SPAD VII.  I need suggestions on how to build new ones that are sturdier.  Thanks in advance.
Frank

Title: Re: How to scratch build struts
Post by: RLWP on January 15, 2020, 07:10:20 PM

I use squashed brass tube, Albion Alloys make special tools to do the job (that I don't own):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o10w7aVmIk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o10w7aVmIk)

I usually improvise with a steel rule and a small metalworking vice

If you can solder as well, this opens up a lot of possibilities:

(http://www.primrose-engineering.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/morane-saulnier-parasol/Undercarriage-3.JPG)

Richard