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General Modeling => TIPS => Topic started by: billp51d on 31 Jan , 2010, 09:36

Title: Stretching Sprue
Post by: billp51d on 31 Jan , 2010, 09:36

      I've seen only a few methods of doing this and after trying myself have only become less successful.. Some feedback from the forum can only make me a little smarter.. Many thanks, Bill  ???

Title: Re: Stretching Sprue
Post by: Greif on 31 Jan , 2010, 12:50

Hi Bill, I don't often use stretched sprue.  When I do, the method I use is to hold the sprue a few inches above the flame rolling it until I feel it get really soft.   I then quickly lift it up while sharply pulling the sprue apart.  I go through alot of trys to get the length and circumference I need.  To be honest, I am not very good at streching sprue; I find it easier to use either wire, evergreen rod, invisible thread, etc, for what I need.

Ernest

Title: Re: Stretching Sprue
Post by: SG on 13 Oct , 2011, 00:50

excellent tutorial on making stretched sprue, enjoy:

http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=37536

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v56/Livingston/Modelling%20Clips/?action=view&current=StretchingSpruewithJimBaumann.mp4

Title: Re: Stretching Sprue
Post by: billp51d on 13 Oct , 2011, 10:29

          Excellent tutorial indeed, SG. Many thanks...
                                                            Bill

Title: Re: Stretching Sprue
Post by: SG on 14 Oct , 2011, 03:47

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