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Re: Brake cable
fenwood
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Monday, July 25, 2011 - 04:23 PM UTC
I am normally over in the figure section but have decided to model a 1/35 Bronco British bike. What would be the best material to use for the brake cables, etc? Also what diameter would the best size be?
Thanks for your help in advance
Tony
duckdawgs
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 01:34 PM UTC
I used stretched sprue in different diameters. used the thicker dia for brake cable, thinner one for fuel and electrical cables, it's easier to work with than wire.
KoSprueOne
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Myanmar
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2013 - 04:48 PM UTC
I generally build by visual reference. If it looks right, it is.

I found this image on the internet:
http://www.motorstown.com/images/triumph-3hw-04.jpg

Scale down the image to 1/35, then look and measure the cables for scale ref

I usually use whatever tiny wire and solder I have on hand. Another resource might be monofilament (fishing line). This is sold in various tests (gauges)

hope that helped




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