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1/32nd rigging: what do you use?
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 07:47 AM UTC
Just received my Wingnut Wings SE 5a Hisso, and am looking ahead to rigging the thing. In the WW II builds I've done, I have used stretched sprue that I tighten up with a little heat. But the complexity of this task makes me wonder what better modelers than I am are using?
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 09:08 AM UTC
Bill.....check out Guitarlute's (Mark's) LVG build blog here,

I'm just experimenting myself to with the SE5a...I've a Albi DI needs rigging too and severeal more coming along to follow

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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 09:25 AM UTC
I use invisible mending thread. It is clear and you can paint it any color you want. Perfect scale appearance for 1/32 and it doesn't sag over time.

But there are lots of other methods out there and I am by no means an expert!

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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 10:06 AM UTC
Bill,

The SE5a used mostly streamlined rigging called "RAF wire" by some people. It was flat with sort of an airfoil profile. Check out this link to photoetched RAF wire:

Click here.

This would be pretty easy to use. Just cut to the proper length and glue it down. No need to drill through the wings.

Mark
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 10:29 AM UTC


Hi Mark

Radu's just sent us samples - all being well, I'll have the review online tomorrow night.

All the best

Rowan
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 10:40 AM UTC


That's awesome Rowan. I can't wait to see your review. I plan on using them for my SE5a build.

Mark
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 02:14 PM UTC
Do any US retailers sell this stuff? Wonder what the shipping from the Mother Country would run????
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 02:17 PM UTC

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Bill.....check out Guitarlute's (Mark's) LVG build blog here.

Mark's using obscenly-perfect turnbuckles, but they're from some place I've never heard of (Parts of Poland). Did a Google search, and, well, you don't want to know....
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Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 11:20 AM UTC

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Bill.....check out Guitarlute's (Mark's) LVG build blog here.

Mark's using obscenly-perfect turnbuckles, but they're from some place I've never heard of (Parts of Poland). Did a Google search, and, well, you don't want to know....


Its just Part of Poland and here is where you can find them.

". . .I had one fellow ask what PE set I was using. Here is a bit of fun from Part of Poland. . ."

http://www.jadarhobby.pl/aircraft-132-c-18_24_262.html?page=2&sort=2a

http://www.misterkitusa.com/850f13c2-edd3-464a-8b11-d7f779fe2431-9.html

They have Turnbuckles as well in 1/48 only but they might be more in scale for your purpose.
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 08:36 AM UTC
OK, I was all set to order Radu's wires and then realized I have no idea which one is right for my SE5a. He now has four types available. Any suggestions?
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 07:54 PM UTC

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OK, I was all set to order Radu's wires and then realized I have no idea which one is right for my SE5a. He now has four types available. Any suggestions?


Click here and scroll down - about 1/2 - 2/3 the way down.

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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 04:30 AM UTC
That's FABULOUS!! Thanks so much, I have just ordered these and the terminals.
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 04:46 AM UTC

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That's FABULOUS!! Thanks so much, I have just ordered these and the terminals.


Me too Thanks guys! ,good post Bill
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 01:55 PM UTC
I did it too. I just ordered 3 packs + hinge points + some tools. Thanks for clueing me in.
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Posted: Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 02:35 AM UTC
Mine arrived today,well impressed with the products and service
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