How To do EZ Line Rigging for Plastic Models

[@iansands8607]

Thanks for this easy to follow video on rigging an aircraft. I'm retired now and coming back into modelling after about a 40 year break, I have a few 1/32 scale WW1 aircraft but have been put off by other tutorials because they all seem to involve making turnbuckles and eye-watering threading which has put me off giving it a try. This is the easiest way I've seen it done so now I'm going to give it a go. Cheers mate.

[@joekmodels]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful and good luck with your projects! Cheers.

[@markfrommontana]

At last! A straightforward, easy to follow tutorial on rigging a mode that doesn't require an "advanced degree" in model making. I just ordered EZ line and CA accelerator. Thank you!

[@joekmodels]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck Mark!

[@davidsewell4239]

Excellent video! Clear, concise and very well demonstrated. Thank-you!

[@kjpphotography4764]

When I build my Grumman Goose I will take what you demonstrated here. Thanks!

[@benathome]

Thank you so much for the kicker hint - my unfamiliarity with working with CA was making this job so, so painful.

[@lancelehman1105]

I like this, the way it is presented. Now I feel like I can do this. Thank you!

[@joekmodels]

So happy it helped you!

[@chilarai1]

Excellent tutorial. Clear and to the point. Thank you.

[@joekmodels]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped

[@JohnDora9-95.]

Thank You Joe! I just read further down the comment section and had my question about painting model: ez line before or after paint: it’s after- Cheers-

[@sabrekai8706]

Last time I bought a spool, I took a 12 x18 inch open top box, and stuck a mess of skewers down the corrogations. Wove the spool back and forth, then sprayed it with alclad (any aluminum paint will do). You will get some blanks spots where the line goes round the skewer but it's easy to touch up.

[@joekmodels]

Interesting, thanks for the tip!

[@BrettG64]

EZ Line... great stuff, for sure. Great tutorial, Joe!

[@joekmodels]

Thanks Brett! Love the stuff.

Very nice instructional video. I have no experience with EZ Line products. I will definitely try them. I am currently using a chemlon fiber. It is very strong and very fine, especially on smaller scales. Previously, I used a fiber pulled over the flame from the remaining plastic frames. But they were very fragile and often cracked.

[@joekmodels]

Yeah, I had the same types of issues with stretched sprue. Sometimes I would come back the next day to see the wire laying on the table detached. I really wanted to rig a biplane and I heard EZ line would be the way to go for me. It’s just less hassle and gets the Job done. The fact it’s stretchable is what sets it apart for me.

[@gregwilliamson3001]

Thanks for sharing this info. I'm about to get back into making some models and wanted to do the rigging etc that should be on them. Thanks for keeping it simple 👍🏻

[@joekmodels]

Thanks Greg, I hope it was useful! Good luck on your projects!

[@rivazza68]

Thank you sir, right straight to the point, highly appreciated.

[@mightyjjk1298]

Thanks so much for the straight forward demo. I know what to do now! 😃

[@joekmodels]

You're welcome, I"m glad it helped!

[@mikesquire5658]

Great tutorial - by the looks of it, just in time!! Will save me both in time and effort - Many thanks.

[@joekmodels]

Great to hear Mike! I hope it does, the video is worth it if it helps even one person out.

[@Croaker369]

Thanks. Great idea using CA glue, as I'm useless at knots!

[@nigelhutt9921]

Many thanks for such a clear explanation of this technique

[@joekmodels]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it useful!

[@ModelTip]

Thank you Joe for making this tutorial.

[@joekmodels]

My pleasure!

[@smokymountainmodeler3054]

This video is just in time. I have a Tiger Moth in the queue to fill in the slow spots during my current build.

[@joekmodels]

Awesome man! Yeah, there isn't very many videos about this subject. On biplanes, best to work inside to out! Find a good photo reference if the directions aren't clear.

[@normiukkeli3739]

Thanks for the tutorial! Will use this on my eduard 1/48 nieuport 17.

[@EdsAttentionToDetail]

Great how to video! Thank you for sharing this tip. 👍

[@joekmodels]

My pleasure Ed!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Thank you Joe for the tutorial it will help me out alot

[@joekmodels]

I'm glad! I appreciate your support as always!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

@@joekmodels you know your welcome Joe

[@jota1221]

Really Useful thanks.

[@joekmodels]

You’re welcome!

[@SlovakianLynx]

Well made tutorial. I was thinking of getting this stuff.

[@joekmodels]

Thanks for checking out the video! I think it’s definitely worth it. It made rigging my models much easier! I couldn’t imagine doing my biplane with stretched sprue so I have this stuff a try and haven’t turned back since.

[@glrious132]

Great ❤ now can you do the same for a battleship please

[@joekmodels]

You definitely can, just much more rigging to do!

[@JamesFrost74659]

The problem I've had with the stretch lines is, after a year? The lines start to wear out and break. I've had best results with the high octive E string for electric guitars. They dont break bvb and they dont need to be painted.

[@joekmodels]

Yeah, I hear ya. I haven't had those issues yet, but I'm sure that is something that can happen. I try not to have too much tension when I do them. I like the guitar string idea.

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

Good tutorial, I learned a lot. Would you know if EZ Line loses its elasticity or if it breaks over time? I’d really hate to have to re-do the rigging on my models every few years. Kind regards. 🙂

[@joekmodels]

The only issues I've ever had is when I've moved and having the lines break from that. I had some rigged for years without issue so I would lean towards no on that question. I also know that EZ line is a mainstay of people that do ships and have complex rigging and they use this regularly so I would imagine they wouldn't use it if there were those types of issues. Great question!

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

@@joekmodels Thank you for clearing that up. Looks like EZ Line it is then. 👍🏻

[@JohnDora9-95.]

Hi Joe- thanks for the tutorial on e.z. Line! Pardon my ignorance- I use C-A glue varieties as you do- I’m about to try the ez line for first time on a New Model Build- practiced on an old painted model plane I use for testing methods- do you attach the ez line Before Painting or After painting? I know CA gases off and discoloration to acrylic paints- that I use. Would mean a touch up in most cases: which method do you use: before paint or after paint? Thank You- and have a great day-

[@3holer01]

Great demonstration!

[@joekmodels]

Thanks, hope it helped :)

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Useful tutorial, thanks Joe!

[@joekmodels]

Thanks brother! Always happy to return the favor since yours are so helpful

[@charlie418791]

I use this and guitar string. I actually like the guitar string , better. Great tutorial , Joe.👍

[@joekmodels]

Well I two out of my 3 guitars has a string broke.. I guess if I restring I get free modeling supplies! Thanks for checking out the video Charlie!

@@joekmodels My guitar is sacred to me. I only remove the strings from it when I change them. Otherwise, it is great that there are also fans of playing guitar. We could embed some video of playing on this wonderful musical instrument. 😎👍

[@petworthtraction]

What paint do you use on the guitar string? One guitar string can do 365 models (or thereabouts...)

[@charlie418791]

You can paint it with any kind of paint. I recommend priming it first. As to how many kits 1 string will do...that all depends on what you're rigging.

[@petworthtraction]

@@charlie418791 Thanks for the heads up. So, if you're priming then painting a guitar string the $17 for EZ Line will suddenly seem cheap compared to the asylum bill after one has been hospitalized after losing their mind.

[@basfinnis]

Thanks for the info 👌

[@TDog-ic7do]

Where do you get this?

[@shumyinghon]

the product is elastic?

[@joekmodels]

Yes it is and that is what makes it easier to work with when it comes to rigging. Thanks for the question!

[@petermcmahan4975]

Very nice video very helpful

[@islandrc-duke1972]

great video and information

[@joekmodels]

I'm glad to hear that Duke! I struggled to find a basic video on this when I first started. Just wanted a simple way to do it without going extreme.

[@ronandanne1]

Thanks!

[@christopherbrochu7492]

out of curiosity - is that the Academy TBF-1?

[@joekmodels]

Yes!

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Looks great but I have to say from a distant looks like you got the Louis Vuitton pattern ha ha looks great but I honestly looked and had to look closer on tab so I think it's a cracking plane great job I just taught the pattern looked like Louis Vuitton or Gucci I know nothing of any of the designers I just know there hella dear to buy so the pattern reminded me min I seen it as the designers patterns till I looked properly well built and done great job 👍

[@joekmodels]

Appreciate it KR! I’ll take it as a compliment :)

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

@@joekmodels that is wat it was Joe my friend looks superb I was shocked for sec then I looked and seen that it wasn't actually wat I thought it looked like but was still 10/10 cause it looked good👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@alexandremarcelino7360]

Muito bem.

[@joekmodels]

Appreciate the support!

[@pouletbidule9831]

Do you place your rigging before painting?

[@joekmodels]

The rigging is usually the last thing I do after everything is done including the painting. I'm careful not to use too much glue as it can chip the paint off especially if it takes a few tries with the wire.

[@pouletbidule9831]

@@joekmodels OK !

[@anthony605]

Does anyone know what glue I can use to rig thin metal wire I have for rigging on my plastic BI-Plane?

[@joekmodels]

As you may already know you can’t use regular plastic cement to bond metal to plastic but CA (super) glue Will work just as I’m doing with the EZ line in the video

[@anthony605]

joekmodels great thank you.

[@esuwarriormodelshop6369]

Great tutorial

[@joekmodels]

Thanks man! I hope you find it useful 🙂 not many videos on this subject

[@esuwarriormodelshop6369]

joekmodels exactly buddy. You should do more.

[@joekmodels]

ESU WARRIOR MODEL SHOP whenever I run into something I think might help, I pause and try to put something out. Thanks for the awesome feedback

[@joekmodels]

ESU WARRIOR MODEL SHOP whenever I run into something I think might help, I pause and try to put something out. Thanks for the awesome feedback

[@albypiccy6765]

Thanks for tutoring

[@joekmodels]

You bet! Hope it helped!

[@ivanbuljanvanboelken4676]

polish albatross. great

[@joekmodels]

Challenging but very happy with the result!

[@flyswryan]

Looks a LOT easier than .020” diameter stainless steel safety wire!

[@joekmodels]

Right on, I enjoy using it! I was doing the stretched sprue before this, and this makes things easier after you get the hang of it.

[@carlcrutchfield6502]

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[@moxxiloquita2048]

Nice tutorial...yet those chewed of nails are distracting...

[@joekmodels]

Noted, thank you for watching.