QUOTE: Originally posted by timbowa I'm pretty sure EZ line is Lycra thread. It's very good - it will stretch and then go back to it's original position. The attached photo shows this product on a module of mine. Hope this helps. Tim
QUOTE: Originally posted by dthurman Tim, That was the name, I couldn't find it anywhere, I was told if you could get it at a fabric store it was like 60% less then EZ Line. Any ideas where to find this allusive thread?
Ray Breyer
Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943
QUOTE: Originally posted by orsonroy QUOTE: Originally posted by dthurman Tim, That was the name, I couldn't find it anywhere, I was told if you could get it at a fabric store it was like 60% less then EZ Line. Any ideas where to find this allusive thread? David, I have no problem finding Lycra thread in Rockford at Jo Anns Fabrics. Are there any Jo Anns in Bloomington or Peoria? Heck, the college theater departments have GOT to have a line on the stuff; maybe try them?
QUOTE: Originally posted by kevnbety Some great info. guys, thanks! One other thing I was thinking. I would like to place guy wires on some of my poles just like the real ones, to help keep the pole up-right against the "pull" of the wires. My model poles don't "need" these guy wires, as they can support themselves just fine, but I thought it would look cool. So here's the question. Pretty much all guy wires that I have seen have been a silver/gray color. That EZ Line stuff seems pretty cool, but you can't get it in a silver color. How about using fishing line (assuming you could find it in the correct color). Fishing line wouldn't have the dust collection problem that thread would have would it? Just a thought! What do you guys think?
QUOTE: Originally posted by dthurman I did hit Jo Anns Fabrics here in Peoria, they were one of the places that looked at me weird. Maybe I should try again. Why would the college department use it? Hmm, I have a friend that teaches at Bradley University, maybe I can have him see. I will call them (Jo Anns) today and see if they may have it, does it go by any other name just in case I was using the wrong terminology?? Thanks!
QUOTE: Originally posted by tatans If you are modelling "prototype" the distance you are from the layout will automatically eliminate any visual of the actual wires, and, if you can see the wires, they are far too large proportinately to the poles. 1. 12 wires per pole (or more) X 450 poles(do the math) 2. and aren't you going to have fun tying each wire to those tiny insulators, remember, now, this is "prototype" If all else fails, use spider webs from a small spider if you want authenticity.