Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Detail Work, Rigging, Fittings, Figures Etc. => Topic started by: jviewing on March 19, 2008, 11:40:46 am
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Hi, does anyone know where I can source some 0.5mm black elastic rigging cord?
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4D Model Shops Ltd
http://www.yellowcatshop.co.uk/shop/default.asp?clientid=14&gid=4dmod&viewstate=32769&tabcatid=3500106&subcatid=3500124
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Also the HobbyCraft shops, they sell it for making elasticated bangles/necklaces etc.
Russ
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Hi dicky,
I just started another thread about my problems with droopy rigging then I saw this post. I've not heard of this stuff for rigging, what's it like? and does it stay taught?
Thanks
Chas
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its called shearing elastic, , if you get the more manmade stuff ( less elastic in it- but stronger) you can run a naked flame along the cord with a cigarette lighter or candle flame and it shrinks/ tightens up
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shearing
I've always heard it referred to as shirring elastic. I have used it in the past and it lasted quite well. See: http://www.sewessential.co.uk/Category.asp?CategoryID=457&NumPerPage=5&Page=1
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Hi, Thanks for all your help
Jeremy
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Shearing elastic can be bought at most haberdasherie,s.
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I use a product called Stretch Magic. Its described as a plastic elastic. and available in 0.5, 0.7 and 1.0mm in either black or clear. It doesnt have a fabric outer sheath so wont fray. Available from http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/beadstringingthreads.html (http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/beadstringingthreads.html).
I've used it on the fwd handrails of my mini Trent lifeboat.
FC