I am currently building a M32 Sherman recovery vehicle and want to built the crane in the up position.
I want to use two cables but the last time I tried some thread that was to scale. I painted it a rusty brown black color but after painting the threads unravel.
What can I use in subsititue. Is there a guitar string size that would be about right.
Thanks
Ahh … first post … welcome to FSM Stuart72. Good to have you join us.
When I build my recovery vehicle I used heavy upholstery thread. You should be able to find it at any shop that recovers furniture. I comes in many colours and I went with black which makes things easier. To prevent it from unraveling, just pull it across a candle, the wax will keep it nice and tight.
Here’s a pic of mine.
Welcome to the FSM armor forum, Stuart 72. Glad to have you. I agree with Robert’s solution for your cables. Hope to see your posts often.
Welcome to the forum, Stuart!
[:D] wellcome to the armor forum,.
To prevent string from unraveling I raid the Wive’s Quilt tool box, she keeps a liquid in there just for that purpose. It is designed to prevent the edges of cut cloth from fraying.
It does stiffen the fabric a bit, but I think that would be rather in your favour for what you are trying to achieve.
Welcome to the Forum.
Welcome Stuart!
ei robert, that’s a nice build!
[#welcome]
regards,
nick
Welcome, Stuart!
you can also check in the hardware store for picture hanging wire.
it comes both braided & twisted and in a variety of sizes.
it is pretty soft, so it will take a bend.
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Welcome to FSM and the armour forum
Just ask shermanfreak about questions concerning the sherman.