Author Topic: How to scratch build struts  (Read 984 times)

Offline Stonewall34

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How to scratch build struts
« 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.
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Re: How to scratch build struts
« Reply #1 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

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:



Richard
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