tension...

[mike in calif]

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?

[Chris Johnson]

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

[Des]

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

[Steven Robson]

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