Tow Cables

[Evan August]

Hey guys,
how do you handle tow cables? I'm trying to finish off my Panther, but the cables are a pain. The wire provided in the kit seems to have some memory, not wanting to go in the right direction. I picked up the Tiger Model Design set, has some cable ends and a length of this green string, but that's not much good either as it unravelled on me. Any tips?

[greybeard]

You can heat metal cables to remove the 'spring'. They can then be bent easily and will keep their shape.

You can also remove the fuzz from string 'cables' with a diluted mix of white glue and water when you are ready to drape them on your model. This will keep them together, too, as will paint. Slip a piece of thin plastic food wrap under them to keep wet string from contacting your paint job, then remove it once it's dried.

Cheers