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Tie downs
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 9, 2003 12:14 PM
What makes a good tiedown material for loose equipment? I was thinking sewing thread.









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Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, October 9, 2003 12:22 PM
Hi, Tnker.
I don't know where else you can get it, but I've found some very 1/35 rope-like string used to attach various tags to new clothes. Next time you get a new shirt or pair of pants, check out what's holding the tags on. Usually it's some kind of plastic these days, but occasionally you'll run across a twined treasure!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 9, 2003 12:34 PM
Hey Tinker,

I use upolstery thread for "rope" type tie downs it s pretty good for 1/35th scale and for straps I use either old toothpaste tubes cut in thin strips or masking tape depending on the size of the strap I need...

Tom
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  • From: USA, GA
Posted by erush on Thursday, October 9, 2003 12:38 PM
If you want a supply of "rope" look for ship rigging thread. Comes in different sizes and colors. I know Model Expo has it and Micro Mark might carry it, I can't remember. But any medium to heavy string will make a good rope in 1/35 scale.

Eric
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Posted by Moses on Thursday, October 9, 2003 1:09 PM
Yeah Eric, ship rigging string is great. I also like Nylon thread. I have also used the strings from a tea bag (which is awesome), but need watered down white glue to keep the fuzziness down.
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