How do others on this forum model aircraft aerials? I've used stretched sprue, monofilament, and copper wire, all to varying degrees of satisfaction, but I've never been completely satisfied with my efforts.

I'm particularly interested in how some folks manage to model clevis joints that anchor the aerials on some planes in a convincing manner. (P.E. fret perhaps?!)

Cheers,
Fred

Hi Fred,

Personally, I use fishing line, which I find is easy to work with.

Hope this helps,

Mike.

Stretched sprue works well for me.

I've used expandable sewing thread,a brand name would be Spandex. Comes in white or black and can be painted with acrylics. Cheap too! Find this at your sewing and fabric stores.
Rick

Stretched clear sprue; it's the only thing that resembles metal, and (U.K. types, at least) aerials were stainless steel. I've found that the best way to make the insulators is with tiny drops of wood glue, making sure to use only a tiny amount, and building it up, in layers, if necessary, (otherwise it'll sag, and look awful).then painting them white, since most, that I've seen, were porcelain
Edgar

I kg fishing line. I then drag a light grey paint over it (makes it a bit more visible). For insulators ,as Edgar but I use an old bottle of Humbrol Clearfix which I suspect may have thickened up a bit.
I'm really crap at stretching sprue!
Steve