Thank you Mike  and Toshi.

Given the situation of the economy back then (and perhaps today), Canadian beer would make a good trade commodity. 

regards,

Jack

I love the details you've put into it.  What a great job!

Toshi

Jack,

Great work but really!  We Canadians!  Giving away beer!?

All in jest.  That's a very convincing whif.  Very nicely done.

Mike

Thank you Mike, Jim, Bruce, Andrew, and Don.

Yes, the stretchable thread was Uschi brand, very similar to EZ line, only much smaller diameters.   Stated sizes taken from their respective websites:

EZ Line
Fine – .010″ (0.25mm)
Heavy – .020″ (0.5mm)

Uschi
Standard:  0,03mm
Fine:          0,02mm
Superfine: 0,01mm

I'm not totally sure Uschi has the measurements correcetly displayed, because they suggest to use their standard size for 1/32 aircraft.  That would give you only .96mm real scale bracing wires - way too small!  Even with the naked eye , I would only use their brand for 1/72 and smaller, and perhaps their standard size for 1/48 aerial wiring - even though the math says too small.

regards,

Jack

 edit - took a look at the Uschi packaging, and here the measurements are expressed in inches.  So included the corrected metric size:

Uschi
Standard:  .005'' = 0.13mm
Fine:         .003'' = 0.08mm
Superfine:  .001'' = 0.03mm

Beautiful!

Very nicely done, Jack.  When you mention 'stretchable thread' are you referring to EZ line or another product?

Wow! Jack, that is a very beautiful build! And I love how you did the photoshops, it looks real!

Very nice build Jack.  Love the subtle weathering.

Jim  

What Jay Jay said, +1.

Mike

Thank you Hunter, tempestjohnny, Jay Jay, Gamera, BrandoK, and Spruce-ce Goose.

For rigging, I always prefer the stretchable thread - very forgiving from sudden bumps with a finger, hobby tool, etc.  The bracing wires are .03 mm, while the aerials are .01mm.  The latter was a bit tricky to affix, being lighter than air and very easily affected by static.

regards,
Jack

That is a cool build !

Wonderful work on that kit. 

WOW !! Stunning build. Super nice work.

BK

She looks so good she should have been a real thing! I coulda swore she was bigger than 1/72nd from the photos, great work on the model but that rigging is insane! I've tried it and ended up knocking off three strands for everyone I get cemented in place. 

And I love the fluid leaks and mud, restrained but clearly there. 

Oh My Word!

That's the best P shooter I've ever seen.  Amazing job and at 1/72 scale to boot.

Job well done Jack! Bravo! Excellent detail all away around. Thank you for sharing this great build.