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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: pepperman42 on August 18, 2013, 05:52:37 AM

Title: Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
Post by: pepperman42 on August 18, 2013, 05:52:37 AM

I just read in a recent book purchase that the "rubbery" frames used for the old type of armour tracks etc can be stretched like regular sprue but maintains its elasticity. It can be pulled tight to the attachment points, super glued and will remain tight regardless of light bumps or  temp, humidity, etc changes. Maybe this is old news but there ya' go.

Steve

Title: Re: Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
Post by: Des on August 18, 2013, 09:52:56 AM

Thanks Steve for the info, this is new to me and may come in handy.

Des.

Title: Re: Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
Post by: Chris Johnson on August 19, 2013, 12:25:47 AM

Now that's interesting indeed.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
Post by: lcarroll on August 19, 2013, 12:50:06 AM

Quote from: Chris Johnson on August 19, 2013, 12:25:47 AM

Now that's interesting indeed.

Cheers,

Chris

Hey Chris,
   As an old mud machine modeller you must have some scrap you could experiment with, how about a report?
Cheers,
Lance ???

Title: Re: Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
Post by: Chris Johnson on August 20, 2013, 12:51:33 AM

Quote from: lcarroll on August 19, 2013, 12:50:06 AM

Hey Chris,
   As an old mud machine modeller you must have some scrap you could experiment with, how about a report?
Cheers,
Lance ???

You've read my thoughts Lance. I do happen to have some of that kicking around and I'll be experimenting with it on my Snipe. I'm still hooked on mono and eyelets for rigging but I'm thinking that this might have potential for cockpit control lines and such which I always struggle with.

Cheers,

Chris