Hi all WWI aircraft eggspurts out there!

I am up to the stage of rigging my 1/32 Academy Nieuport 17. The instructions of where the rigging goes is good, but the thread the supplied to do the rigging with just doesn't look at all right for the job. This material would have caused so much drag I don't think the poor thing would be able to take off!!

My question is what do you all use for rigging? Invisible thread? Stretched sprue? Fishing Line? I am open to suggestions.

TIA

Warren

I have built only one biplane so far, but I succesfully used method in which you drill holes throught both wings, hold fishing line in place with tape and seal it in place with a drop of CA glue. Keep the holes small enough, so you can hide them better.

Just one suggestion, hope it helps.

Tuomas

Hi Warren

a friend just sent me this link in case I tackle such stuff ever again:

http://www.austinsms.org/article_seaman.php

looks pretty nice, but there sure are 100 more techniques.

all the best

Steffen

It depends on what you are comfortable with. E-Z line or monofilament are interesting and viable choices. I have a how to on my website. The link to the Austin IPMS is good too.

The 1/32 scale WW1 aircraft I build I use 0.15mm ( 0.006in) monofilament (fishing line). Depending on the model and the location of the rigging I have gone down to 0.10mm (0.004in). Super glue holds the line very well. Drilling the holes in the wings is the biggest headache but taking time makes it all worth while.

Cheers

Des

Drilling the holes before attaching them together is good tip to remember. Trying to drill them when already glued together just breaks them.

Hi Warren !

When it comes down to rigging Stephen is correct about what is comfortable for you . I have never used the EZ - line but it does come highly recommended . Finishing line works well to same with steel wire . Smoked invisible thread is very common among modellers . I use it for all of my rigging and will work with 32 scale . Some might say that it's to small in diameter while others are fine with it . You can also get it in clear . Stretched spruce I would stay away from . It doesn't have the strength of the other materials do and over time it does sage . And breaks very easily , which makes repairs a nightmare . Having to drill out the holes and the filling with touch up on the paint can be a real bummer .

Thanks for the quick replies! I am feeling more confident now and will give the meanding thread a go first. I can always start again if it doesn't work out! :-) I have at least 10 1/32 WWi planes that will need rigging.. oh, and I forgot the 1/32 Swordfish..

Thanks again!

I've seen that plane in person and let Me tell you.. it's spooky looking but a work of art...

Good luck with the rigging.. I've yet to try an tackle anything reeeeeeeeemotely close to such a project...