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Post by mikedski on Apr 13, 2016 10:59:38 GMT
I decided to bring the Edison wire conversation from rules to Work in Progress.
They are 6 inches by 2 inches. These poles are more substantial than the Edison wire supports pictured in the book. I plan to mount transformers with wires coming from underground to each section so they appear independently powered.
Need some wire. Any suggestions for the wire that would run the length? Would even string or thread work?
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Post by terrance on Apr 13, 2016 20:03:10 GMT
I am planning on using florist wire. It is soft enough you can put a slight sag in it and it comes is several thicknesses so you can find what looks best. I have used florist wire before when making wire fences.
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Post by terrance on Apr 13, 2016 20:06:50 GMT
It is always interesting to see other implementations. My plan has been to make the poles on individual stands and hook the wire between the poles. Then individual wires could be removed as the wire is breached or damaged. Having the poles two to a stand is probably more stable for the table.
How did you make the insulators? They look really good.
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Post by David N.Tanner 07011959 on Apr 13, 2016 21:20:14 GMT
This stuff is much easier to work with. store.bobeshobbyhouse.com/ezl10-ez-line-006-charcoal-6/dp/25498. It comes it different thicknesses. A drop of superglue on one end, stretch to the desired point, another drop of superglue and you're done. I've used it to rig ships, planes and even as bow strings on 28 and 15 mm figures
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Post by mikedski on Apr 14, 2016 1:00:10 GMT
It is always interesting to see other implementations. My plan has been to make the poles on individual stands and hook the wire between the poles. Then individual wires could be removed as the wire is breached or damaged. Having the poles two to a stand is probably more stable for the table. How did you make the insulators? They look really good. I thought about that but that wondered how I would do the wiring. Also individual sections, I think, make it more it more clearly designated for gaming purposes. But your idea might look better and much easier to store. An idea is to place my sections six inches apart and then place an individual pole between them.
The insulators are metal barrel shaped beads I found at Hobby Lobby some time ago for a different project. Looking through my bits box I thought they would look good as insulators .
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Post by mikedski on Apr 14, 2016 1:05:13 GMT
I am planning on using florist wire. It is soft enough you can put a slight sag in it and it comes is several thicknesses so you can find what looks best. I have used florist wire before when making wire fences. Will look into this as easily available and cheap.
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Post by loyalist on Apr 14, 2016 2:21:26 GMT
The beads worked great as insulators - must look for some.
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Post by terrance on Apr 14, 2016 17:37:08 GMT
This stuff is much easier to work with. store.bobeshobbyhouse.com/ezl10-ez-line-006-charcoal-6/dp/25498. It comes it different thicknesses. A drop of superglue on one end, stretch to the desired point, another drop of superglue and you're done. I've used it to rig ships, planes and even as bow strings on 28 and 15 mm figures Thanks for the tip. I have been crazy enough to rig some of my Sails of Glory ships. This may be easier to use than the fish line I have used before.
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Post by terrance on Apr 14, 2016 17:37:59 GMT
There is a Hobby Lobby nearby. I'll have to go look at their beads.
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Post by David N.Tanner 07011959 on Apr 14, 2016 18:15:06 GMT
This stuff is much easier to work with. store.bobeshobbyhouse.com/ezl10-ez-line-006-charcoal-6/dp/25498. It comes it different thicknesses. A drop of superglue on one end, stretch to the desired point, another drop of superglue and you're done. I've used it to rig ships, planes and even as bow strings on 28 and 15 mm figures Thanks for the tip. I have been crazy enough to rig some of my Sails of Glory ships. This may be easier to use than the fish line I have used before. Shoot, if I can do anybody can,
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Post by madmorgan on Apr 15, 2016 11:14:43 GMT
Inspired indeed. And really cheaper than my attempts through Rebel Miniatures poles. Good show!
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Post by boxholder on Apr 15, 2016 12:10:10 GMT
You might also consider some black elastic thread that craft stores sell. It flexes and does not break if bumped.
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Post by mikedski on Apr 23, 2016 14:53:12 GMT
Continued progress. I looked at florist wire. Too stiff and hard to remove kinks. The elastic thread I could find was too thick. I did finally purchase off amazon the model rail road wire EZ-line. Very easy to work with. Red wire to represent uninsulated energized cables. Green wire to represent insulated feeding wires from the power station. I need to get small hooks to extend the wire between sections. And I want some of the poles to have power cells but working on a mounting means.
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Post by madmorgan on Apr 24, 2016 11:51:02 GMT
Wow those look great - good find on the E Z Line on Amazon no less!
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Post by mikedski on May 2, 2016 0:56:38 GMT
Almost finish. Terrance mention using hooks to extend the wires between sections. I was able to find small white rings that were part of fastener sets in sewing department. The EZ wire is elastic enough to stretch and the rings fit over the insulator of the adjacent pole. I think you should be able to see the rings.
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