EZ Line Rigging Methods
 

Hi, Everyone,

To those who have used EZ Line for rigging: is there any particular method you use to fit this product to a model, or is it simply a case of "attach one end, stretch to the second anchor point, and apply CA glue"? I'm planning to give EZ line a try, so I'm hoping for a bit of guidance before I go through my standard trial and error routine. Thanks in advance for any help.:)

Cheers,

TP

I'd like to know as well. I'm also curious if you have to stretch it a specific amount so different weather conditions don't slacken it.

C

The biggest problem I have is that the end is so slack that it's not easy to pull it through a hole. It bunches up. I dip the end in very thin CA to make a kind of needle, then it's easier to thread.
For short wires, like control lines, I just use straight black plastic bristles from a cheap house-painting brush. One brush is a lifetime supply.

Buzz,

OK, that's about what I thought, based on a few reviews. I expect that I'll initially use the "drilled hole" method:" threading the line to and fro, CA'ing it into place, then trimming the excess. However, I also expect to try a set or two of Bob's Buckles: in this case, I'll probably fit the buckles, then loop one end through a buckle and CA it, bring the other end through the next-required buckle, CA that, then trim the excess.

Thanks for your post!

Cheers,

TP

G'day TP - whilst I don't usually use EZline, I do use elastic to rig my bipes - I have had success with rigging before attaching the top wing as well as after attaching the top wing. I NEVER thread elastic completely through the wing - why? Because you don't have to :D All you need to do is:

1. Small blob of CA at base of strut
2. Attach Rigging line, making sure it is shorter than the distance you want to span (ie so it will stretch and stay taught)
3. Small blob of CA at the base of the opposing strut
4. Wet the free end of the elastic line with superglue accellerator
5. Gently touch the end of the elastic line onto the blob of CA (the accellerator will almost instantly dry the blob of CA with your elastic line nicely embedded!).

'Tis as easy as that and means no messy painting of the wing once it is in position. Of course this method adds no structural strength to the model.

Hope this helps!

BC

Hi, Brad,

Well, it's the old story: "Why didn't I think of that?" I never twigged to the use of accelerator in that way (glimpse of the blindingly obvious!), and I have a bottle sitting on my work desk. I've always used it after applying CA, but not in such a direct way as you describe. I guess the old saying is right after all: "When you stop learning, you're dead." Now I'm really worried: what else don't I know that I don't know? :wacko:

Thanks for your posting: this will make future rigging that much more efficient, and probably more fun!:D

Cheers,

TP

PS. And, just to close the loop, what elastic material DO you use for your rigging? TP

Also, even when stretched, EZ line puts less stress on the airframe than tightening sprue or monofilament.

On some models, though, that stress is good. Structurely rigged, like the full size a/c were. Some kits, especially 1/72 models, don't really need this. Some really do...

My Copper State Nieuport 6H has such small contact points where the wings meet the fuselage (maybe 2 square mm on each wing) and no way to pin them without infringing visibly on the cockpit, that the wings wouldn't support themselves without the rigging. Rigged with monofiliment, it's surpisingly sturdy and you would have never known the wings would just flop down if you snipped the rigging.

C