vinnie the panda Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 As the title suggests I want to buy some of the stretchable rigging elastic that comes on a roll, where do you guys purchase yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince14 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Just Google EZ-Line - there's plenty of places that stock it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Probably the best known brand is EZ Line made by the US company, Berkshire Junction. I'm not sure who all the stockists are in the UK, but you may be able to find it in the model railway section of your LHS. Little Cars is one of the UK distributors and the owner, Paul, is very active here on BM- http://www.modellingtools.co.uk/ez-line-31-c.asp. Wingnut Wings also carries it if you're ordering a kit from them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Great thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Also try your local haberdashery (sewing) outlet, look for nylon monofilament in various colours I used it on my Sea King for the side mounted aerial wire which is Dark Brown so I drageed the line acoss a felt tip marker. CA fixed in position. Job done. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I agree with Colin. Haberdasheries sell all sorts of threads suitable for rigging and often in larger quantities and much, much cheaper than the rigging thread you get from dedicated modelling shops. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I think it is good to look at all brands, including Uschi,and decide which best suits your needs and pocketbook. Both these brands do have a flat profile (not round) and this is more noticeable with the heavier sizes. This is good thing if you need a flat wire look. EZ Line Fine – .010″ (0.25mm) Heavy – .020″ (0.5mm) Uschi Standard: 0,03mm Fine: 0,02mm Superfine: 0,01mm Haven't tried nylon mono filament, but a quick search gives .08mm as the smallest diameter size? Does this type have a true round appearance.? Also, how 'stretchy' is it, could one do this to it: regards, Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Little Cars stock EZ Line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Great advice on the Haberdashery stores, I'm in town tomorrow morning too, I'll take a look. EZ line and Uschi (who stocks his stuff?) look favourites, they are quite expensive though, I don't really do many biplanes so I don't need that much of it, one roll would probably do me for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Uschi (who stocks his stuff?) Albion Alloys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Albion Alloys Thanks Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freolic Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Was just about to ask this, I'll order some from little cars tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Infini Model make it too in 4 thicknesses. Currently it's only available in black, but white variants are about to be released too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocksAway Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Try these: Prym or Headline Knit-in elastic - about £2 for 200 metres. At that price you can afford not to like it. Just to be clear, have not used the other products mentioned, so just saying this is another option. Your local haberdashers will sell it - but available on that well known new/2nd hand online emporium and that we sell it all and sound like a large river online retailer. Examples of it's use - see my gallery on club website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Prym is what WNW sells for RAF flat rigging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocksAway Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Prym is what WNW sells for RAF flat rigging. My apologies, I didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 No apology required. WNW marks it up a tad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Try these: Prym or Headline Knit-in elastic - about £2 for 200 metres. At that price you can afford not to like it. Just to be clear, have not used the other products mentioned, so just saying this is another option. Your local haberdashers will sell it - but available on that well known new/2nd hand online emporium and that we sell it all and sound like a large river online retailer. Examples of it's use - see my gallery on club website. Great thanks I'll take a look later. No apology required. WNW marks it up a tad... Whose WNW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Wingnut Wings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I go a bobbin from Uschi about a week ago, good stuff and good service. Hiw website has some interesting stuff you won't see elsewhere. I don't know that I'd worry about price too much as it goes a long way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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