Thanks for the video. Rigging is something that I always had trouble with and this clears it up simply ! Maybe now I can tackle that Wingnut Wings kit ! Cheers.
Thanks for the tip on the superglue applicator. I use Uschi for aerials but found that elastic rigging has a life limit...it doesn't like sun or time and will break in time. The most long-lasting I tried was haberdasher's elastic thread which is clear not black. EZ line I found had a very short life. Repairing this can be difficult when the model is complete and I've lost a few models that way. These days I use the p/e sets if available or stainless steel surgical wire which does not bend...cut to length and superglued in place as you do. This lasts forever!
@@rogerhardy6306 this is true yeah - I store my models away from the window in an artificially lit cabinet in order to prevent against some sun damage, but your alternative material sounds good!
Thanks for the tips! I am one of those modelers that tends to shy away from rigging. I didn't realize there was PE rigging available, I will look into that. Take care. 😊
Very nice and practical approach, can you please share your experience on how to paint a model with the rigging applied? Does an airbrush paint will be accumulating ( beading) on the line? Thanks for your feedback.
@@mohammedalmukhtar5428 thank you! Generally you tend to apply the rigging after the paint is applied, to avoid beading as you say - the demonstrator model was left unpainted to make the rigging easier to see :)
Thanks for the tutorial! What do you do if the rigging is cut longer and needs to be trimmed? Do you trim to the correct length and then glue or hold it in place with tweezers for a few minutes (quite challenging)?
@@talktomegoose23 no worries at all! When doing this method you'll want a small amount of slack in the rigging chord when you glue the second end, as it takes the tension out and makes it a lot easier to glue. If it's excessively slack, then you can trim it down a little bit with side snips until it's only just slack enough to glue without trouble. You can then use the lighter to tension it. Hope this helps :)
@@rgp8038 fair play! For some people this is perfectly fine, however especially on small scales it can be a bit too thick, so elastic rigging wire is what others go for to achieve that extra realism :)
NAH ,come on shows us something complicated please . Also bamboo chopsticks are the best for so many applications as you showed as well as scribing, chipping and eating with. Forget to say great vid.
@@kafunkalear I'm happy to take any suggestions down here in the comments, so if there's a tutorial you'd like to see then feel free to say! This vid was made upon popular request following my Auster video :) bamboo toothpicks are indeed very versatile! Thanks for watching 😊
Thanks for watching everyone! Hope you found it handy!
"Why do you watch people build models when you build models?" Becuase I learn new things that's why. Thanks for teaching us your tips and tricks!
@@AverageGreaseMonkey haha spot on! Glad you found it handy, and it's a pleasure to present my videos! Thanks for watching 😄
Notching the toothipick was the best tip I've ever seen. Just what I needed to up my game a bit when it comes to rigging! Cheers.
@@markfrommontana no worries at all! 😊
Interesting. I didn’t know Ushi Van Der Rosten line would shrink. I’ll definitely give that a try. Thanks.
@@AnnMoore-ib4nq no problem!
Thanks for showing us your method. I think it’s important to pass on the knowledge. My hat is off to you.
@@mikemontgomery2654you're welcome, it's my pleasure :) thanks for watching!
Thanks for this tutorial. I’ve been wanting to build my Spad 13, but wasn’t sure how to rig it so as to be realistic.
Thanks for the video. Rigging is something that I always had trouble with and this clears it up simply ! Maybe now I can tackle that Wingnut Wings kit ! Cheers.
@@joemoore4027 no worries at all! Best of luck with your wingnut kit, that will definitely be fun 😄
Thanks for the tip on the superglue applicator. I use Uschi for aerials but found that elastic rigging has a life limit...it doesn't like sun or time and will break in time. The most long-lasting I tried was haberdasher's elastic thread which is clear not black. EZ line I found had a very short life. Repairing this can be difficult when the model is complete and I've lost a few models that way. These days I use the p/e sets if available or stainless steel surgical wire which does not bend...cut to length and superglued in place as you do. This lasts forever!
@@rogerhardy6306 this is true yeah - I store my models away from the window in an artificially lit cabinet in order to prevent against some sun damage, but your alternative material sounds good!
Great vid, thanks!
Thanks for the tips! I am one of those modelers that tends to shy away from rigging. I didn't realize there was PE rigging available, I will look into that. Take care. 😊
@@garyleblanc2170 no worries! Glad I could give some info 😊 thanks for watching!
Thanks for the info. I've yet to start a rigging model but will have a go 😉
@@basfinnis no worries! And don't be afraid to dive straight in, once you get into a rhythm, it's a piece of cake 😉
Very timely video MW - just about to tackle rigging on Tiger Moth 😂😳
@@ljscalemodels526 perfect! 😂
@@ModellingWeekly I hope so, never tried it before, but let’s give it a go
Great rigging class share. Thank you!
@@garrithjoynt3018 now worries! Thank you for watching 😊
Thanks for this tutorial.
@@SMAZVidoes no worries!
Useful tutorial, thanks 👍
@@SprueFascinationChannel my pleasure!
Very nice and practical approach, can you please share your experience on how to paint a model with the rigging applied? Does an airbrush paint will be accumulating ( beading) on the line? Thanks for your feedback.
@@mohammedalmukhtar5428 thank you! Generally you tend to apply the rigging after the paint is applied, to avoid beading as you say - the demonstrator model was left unpainted to make the rigging easier to see :)
@@ModellingWeeklyThank for your reply, much appreciated. I already subscribed to your channel.😊
Nice tutorial!
@@DarksouIjah thanks!
@@ModellingWeekly You should do more of these. I am trying to think of what I need help with.
@@DarksouIjah don't worry, more are on the way! And feel free to make any suggestions in the comments of my videos :)
Thanks for the tutorial! What do you do if the rigging is cut longer and needs to be trimmed? Do you trim to the correct length and then glue or hold it in place with tweezers for a few minutes (quite challenging)?
@@talktomegoose23 no worries at all! When doing this method you'll want a small amount of slack in the rigging chord when you glue the second end, as it takes the tension out and makes it a lot easier to glue. If it's excessively slack, then you can trim it down a little bit with side snips until it's only just slack enough to glue without trouble. You can then use the lighter to tension it. Hope this helps :)
Have you ever tried thin metal for rigging?
@@marvenleftick I've used it before yeah :) some people prefer rigging manually however, and it's a good skill to learn, so why not eh 😉
I use stretched sprue.
@@rgp8038 fair play! For some people this is perfectly fine, however especially on small scales it can be a bit too thick, so elastic rigging wire is what others go for to achieve that extra realism :)
You can make your super glue last a bit longer if you place it on a wax candle 😉👍
@@the-primered-thumb ah, great tip!
Cool model 🛩
@@goforitpainting cheers! Thanks for watching :)
Cheers buddy - useful tip thanks n
@@ljscalemodels526 no worries!
Nightmare flashbacks of trying to rig a 1:72 Swordfish with black thread back in the day..
@@CapitalRoach ouch! Yeah, I'm sure that must have been pretty painful!
NAH ,come on shows us something complicated please . Also bamboo chopsticks are the best for so many applications as you showed as well as scribing, chipping and eating with. Forget to say great vid.
@@kafunkalear I'm happy to take any suggestions down here in the comments, so if there's a tutorial you'd like to see then feel free to say! This vid was made upon popular request following my Auster video :) bamboo toothpicks are indeed very versatile! Thanks for watching 😊