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Offline pepperman42

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Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
« 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.

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Re: Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2013, 09:52:56 AM »
Thanks Steve for the info, this is new to me and may come in handy.

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Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2013, 12:25:47 AM »
Now that's interesting indeed.

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Offline lcarroll

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Re: Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2013, 12:50:06 AM »
Now that's interesting indeed.

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Chris

Hey Chris,
   As an old mud machine modeller you must have some scrap you could experiment with, how about a report?
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Re: Stretched Sprue Rigging etc
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2013, 12:51:33 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.

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Chris
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