Metal tow lines.

[Sydney]

What does everyone do as far as painting the metal tow lines?,The Chunwai Challenger 2 i have came with
detachable real metal woven tow lines(one each side). I have noticed that many modellers paint them
to match the colour scheme of the tank.
I know that when i was in the army(R.A), regulations stated that tow lines were "To be lightly greased
and free of paint and rust".
Any thoughts on this.

PS; I remember asking a R.E.M.E recovery mech about this and told me that
tow lines had to be kept this way so that any visible damage or faults
could be easily identified.

[tanker 242]

yes sydney tow ropes had to be kept greased ur mate in r.e.m.e. is right , ps i was in same as u [r.a] royal artillery . tanker 242

[Red Devils]

Hey dude,

I use the AK Interactive Metal Burnishing Fluid, # AK 159 for my tow ropes, tracks and MG Barrels. This stuff gives these items the correct sheen. Weather with a little AK rust and you got yourself a great pair of tow ropes.

Metal Burnishing Fluid
http://www.ak-interactive.com/ecomm/?ac ... 6325&idc=3

Rust
http://www.ak-interactive.com/ecomm/?ac ... 6455&idc=3

Hope this helps...

Derek

[Sydney]

Thanks, the burnishing fluid looks promising.

[Red Devils]

I'll take some pics of the tow cables and the MG, so you can see the effect. If you do pick it up, check You-Tube and look under AK Interactive and there is a tutorial to help you along.

Derek