Academy 1/32 Sopwith Camel F1 - Rigging Replacement?

[Guest]

Hi

Still a newby.

If anyone's familiar with this kit, they'll know that the rigging that comes with the kit is basic cotton thread. I imagine this won't look very realistic, and although I'm still new to the hobby and realism is not any strength at the moment, I would like to use something else more realistic for the rigging instead of the cotton thread. Or is there something I can do to the cotton thread to make it appear more realistic?

Any ideas will be very welcome. I'm steering away from the fish line idea though.

Thanks

PS: Have finished spitting, swearing, filler, filling and sanding on the Revel 1/72 Ju-88. Starting painting tonight. Although I don't post much, I read the new threads every day.

[Ian M]

Hej Frikkie

At that scale you could possibly use guitar wire to good advantage. You can get them in silver or nickel so should look good.

Ian M

[Guest]

That's a great idea. I do have some spare guitar wire lying around somewhere. Will post pics if it comes out ok.

Thanks Ian.

[Guest]

If the guitar wire is not to the correct scale, John Lewis do nylon 'thread' which is already taught and can be painted, easily, without primer. It's £1 a go! It's a tad thicker than sewing thread. Haberdashery department.