Turnbuckles, eyelets, rigging . . . oh, my!

[Mark]

I have a rather simplistic question regarding rigging.

Are turnbuckles used on one end of a line, or both? My working assumption is that an eyelet is used on one end and a turnbuckle on the other, with the turnbuckle being on the end easiest to reach, such as the lower end of a line or at the end attached to the fuselage. And I'm speaking of German planes at this point.

Thanks for any guidance

Mark G.

[radio]

Only on one end.
Martin

[Des]

Martin is correct in what he has said.

Only one turnbuckle is required for each rigging line, it would be pointless having a second one, they are usually positioned in such a place that is easily reached for performing adjustments. Most control lines also had turnbuckles but sometimes these are hidden inside the fuselage.

When it comes to British aircraft you will find that they used mainly streamlined rigging with adjustments at either end so turnbuckles were not necessary, a check with specs for each particular aircraft will reveal what type of rigging they used.

Rigging - the best part of building WW1 model aircraft 

Des.

[Mark]

Thanks for the info, gents   As I'm working on my first WWI aircraft I'm looking forward to the rigging . . . but with a good dose of trepidation.

Mark G.

[bobs_buckles]

Good luck, Mark!
Patience will be required, but you will get there in the end 

VB

[mike in calif]

The turnbuckle end should be where it is the easiest to get to for servicing.