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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: mike in calif on August 22, 2012, 09:25:32 AM
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What are some ways to keep a reletive amount of tension on rigging, and structural wires? I have some EZ line, and some .006 thous. wire. I've started a DH-9a, and need to rig the rudder bars/ rudder wires together, as well as the structural wires for the frame. In studying the drawings, I see also a "skid control wire". Is the tail skid steerable?
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I employ the monofilament, eyelet and brass tubing methodology for my rigging. I use a hemostat in my left hand to apply tension to the monofilament tail piece and apply a drop of superglue to the brass tubing with my right hand. Works like a charm.
Cheers,
Chris
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I use the same method as Chris, monofilament, eyelets, turnbuckles and small brass tube sleeves. This technique is quite easy to apply and the results are pleasing, please have a look at the link below for my rigging technique.
Some of the earlier aircraft had steerable tail skids.
Des.
http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page6.html
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Hi
I also use Des' technique, using eyelets, mono and brass sleeves. This approach is best because:
1) EZ line does not rig to scale, it's a rubber band type of product (there is nothing easy about a product that varies in diameter depending upon the distance it's being stretched).
2) monofilament with eyelets and turnbuckles adds structural integrity to your build
Cheers
Steven Robson