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Fixing Stowage etc

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:10 pm
by stu77
Hi All

Being a newbie here aswell as to rc tanks was just wandering how people fix there stowage like helmets, sandbags, ammo boxes etc to side of turrets and to rear decks etc. Any advice would be very much appreciated.

regards

Re: Fixing Stowage etc

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:13 pm
by [ICE]monkey
hi , i use super glue or epoxy resin , but then i use some scale rope /tie down , otherwise it looks wrong as if the items are just balanced on the back of he tank , for the rope i use carp fishing braid , looks the part and comes in various shades
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regards, ice

Re: Fixing Stowage etc

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:38 pm
by sparks
Hi, I use double sided tape where possible, that way I can remove items if I want a change or for maintainence, and like ICE, use scale rope for effect.
sparks

Re: Fixing Stowage etc

Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:35 am
by stu77
appreciate your comments guys

Re: Fixing Stowage etc

Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:09 am
by seafire
Like the other guys - Scale rope for effect ( I use white shirring elastic dyed with wood stain ) then hot glue gun so it can be removed easily for maintenance without damaging the surface of the tank. I've even used blue-tack for fiddly attachments where glue would be too messy!

Seafire

Re: Fixing Stowage etc

Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:48 am
by Saxondog
I have used plumbers putty on boxes and Gas/Water cans, cheese cloth painted for netting and for rope I used Naval threads from ship modeling. For Cable I have a rather large collection of broken guitar stings.

http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=8010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; This site has everything for rigging.

Sax

Re: Fixing Stowage etc

Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:54 am
by Andy-T
Hi there :wave: I have just done a search on fleabay for model scale rope and there is some there :clap: .No:220651930731

I brought 5 metres by 0.1mm for £3.50 inc postage and will let you all know how it looks :|

Hope this is of use, Regards. Andy T

Re: Fixing Stowage etc

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:38 pm
by Andy-T
Hi all :wave: got the scale totally wrong :sick: :sick: Damn silly arse I am, but the picture hanging wire looks ok painted :thumbup: and its cheap :clap:

Regards. Andy