Aerials

[sarge831]

Thanks for that adt70hk, I tried plastic bristles but did not like the finish, but yours look ok, as do the handles etc, have to treat the wife to a new brush but will pay more attention to the quality of the bristles this time!

Sarge

No problem and thanks for the feedback on my efforts. Also, please let me know how getting your wife a brush for your anniversary goes down!!

Andrew

How did you know it was our wedding anniversary this Sunday??

[Niall]

I use heat stretch sprue from soft plastic figure sets.

[adt70hk]

Thanks for that adt70hk, I tried plastic bristles but did not like the finish, but yours look ok, as do the handles etc, have to treat the wife to a new brush but will pay more attention to the quality of the bristles this time!

Sarge

No problem and thanks for the feedback on my efforts. Also, please let me know how getting your wife a brush for your anniversary goes down!!

Andrew

How did you know it was our wedding anniversary this Sunday??

Now that would be telling.....

[steampun]

try Wildfire Thermally Bonded Bead Weaving Thread .006in ( 0.15mm) black. very good for flexible whip antenna. nearly indestructible bonded fibers that don't unravel. too flexible; just give it a coat of paint.
it's on ebay if you can't find it locally.

[Hardcastlehotspur]

Thanks steampun. Another good suggestion.

[Captain Scarlet]

What length (approximately) would be appropriate for Armourfast tanks ie 1/72?

Cheers

Cap

[Armourfast-Colin]

Hi Cap,
2 inches (or 5cm in "modern")

Source for this is http://www.pyetelecomhistory.org/prodhi ... c-ws19.pdf

Main wireless type in tanks was (I believe) the WS19 set... the above article says: A separate aerial tuning unit was used to
match the transmitter output to the 12-foot aerial rod mounted on the turret or roof of the vehicle.

Hope this helps
Cheers
Colin