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Howdy, new member here. I have a question. Whats the best way to make antennas for 1/32 Air craft?

Thanks for any help there

yucca roper

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Welcome aboard. I assume you mean the ones that usually run from the tail to a mast behind a cockpit. There are a number of things you can use for that. You can use stretched sprue, but that can sag after time. More commonly these days people use fishing line, not to sure on what size you want for 32nd, or EZ line.

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Welcome to bedlam. I usually just break them off at build time to avoid doing it later.

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Thanks …yes I am talking about the line that runs from the tail to the mast or cockpit. How do you get the fishing line tight?..

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Thanks I can do that without trying…

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Now that’s the trick. I work mainly in 72nd, so there a bit less detail. I drill a small hole in the tail and another trough the mast, if the aircraft is fitted with it. I then pass the line through the mast and glue it into the tail using CA glue. Once that has dried, I pull it tight and add a dab of glue where it goes into the mast, and then just hold it till its dry.

But after saying all that, those more familiar with 32nd aircraft may have a better method as they may include the detail that often goes on the antenna. Try posting the question in the aircraft section.

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Welcome to the Forum!

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Welcome to the Forums!

What I use is “Invisible sewing thread”. It comes in a few different sizes and you can get it at a Michaels or Joanne Fabrics or usually any place that sells sewing thread. You mount it with CA (crazy glue), Elmers white glue, or 5 min. Epoxy. You don’t have to make it real tight. After the glue has set at least overnight, take a soldering iron and while it is still heating up, pass it back and forth under the thread (NOT TOO CLOSE or you will melt the thread. The heat will stretch the thread tight. If you need to, you can use a black, grey, or silver marker to change the color of the thread. Hope that this helps you.

Jim [cptn]

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Thanks Jim, instead of a soldering iron can I use a hair dryer? This sounds like the solution Ive been looking for… Much obliged Jim

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You can use a hair dryer but be sure you don’t get the heat too high or you will not only melt the thread but also the parts you attached it too. [;)]

Jim [cptn]

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