musliisafish Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Ok, so finally started converting my marines (will have a pic up of my test run model when he's done) and am giving each of them a scoped bolter with a cable running from the bolter to the backpack, to give the idea that the have a HUD of where the bolter is aimed. All good. Using guitar strings for the cable, and i need tips here. Being a guitarist i have just about every gauge guitar string lying around, so in terms of ease of use, what is the best gauge to go with? At the moment 36 gauge seems to be ok, but it's still a little stiff, and difficult to manipulate, and i get the feeling the pressure may cause the model to simply fly apart at some point, most likely ripping the scope from the bolter. So, is there any way to soften the strings up, or is there a thinner gauge that I should be using, or am i simply fretting over nothing? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rat of vengence Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Go with whatever gauge is the look you are after. I drill a hole for the wire to disappear into, and add a drop of superglue. If you change your own strings, I probably don't have to tell you the core wire will go right into, and if you are incautious, through your finger. It hurts... Oh, I just use pliers. I want a pair of round nosed ones to not crimp the wire, but haven't got one yet. RoV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 ^ What the Rat said. I use two pairs of pliers to shape the string, drill holes and glue into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Remember - lots of little bends, not too much at a time to avoid kinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musliisafish Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 fair enough, believe it or not in my stupidity, pliers hadn't even occured to me... That would more or less solve my whole 'pressure on the scope' issue. cheers guys :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquigBait Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Something else to keep in mind is that you should invest in a pair of dedicated cutters that can handle the hardened wire core, otherwise you will notch your good clippers all to heck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinge Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Check out dragon forge cast pewter cables - much better than guitar wire. Cheers Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musliisafish Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 they do look, good, but i'm tight on cash most of the time, and the fact that i just have guitar string lying around makes it a more feasible option. thanks though, they do look pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GumbaFish Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 One trick I have used for doing things with guitar wire is to wrap it around something round, like a pencil, that is slightly smaller than the bend you want to make. The wire won't get quite as tight as the object you wrap it around, then you can just cut off sections of pre curved wire and slightly adjust them to get the right fit. When I have done this in the past it leaves no pressure on the two holes I drill to place the wire into, and it gives a smooth bend instead of lots of small angular ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Hey, i'm tight on cash Break down and buy yourself a silver-wound classical guitar string. The nylon core is safer for eyes, fingers and tools. The 30in length is a lifetime supply - for a buck. HTH Playa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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