Need some guide wires

[68 Camaro]

Check Lance Mindheims website. He just added support guide wires to his FP&T structure using .039 spring wire. This wire can usually be found where they sell RC planes. I have used this as well as thinner wire with success.

http://www.lancemindheim.com/progress_photos.htm

Larry

 

[kenw]

Check Lance Mindheims website. He just added support guide wires to his FP&T structure using .039 spring wire. This wire can usually be found where they sell RC planes. I have used this as well as thinner wire with success.

http://www.lancemindheim.com/progress_photos.htm

Larry

The reason I originally suggested wire instead of string is that string or thread invariably droops over time. String absorbs moisture and gets longer over time, even if you place it under tension it eventually stretches and droops. Saggy guy wires look worse than having none.

Either will catch dust, and cleaning a wire is a lot easier that fine strings. Spring or music wire (sold at most hobby shops, Michael's or Hobby Lobby) stays very straight and won't droop...ever.