How to make Tow Cables for models, Tricks and Secrets (Video #66)

[@andrewshawmodels8610]

Got to say, Rick - they look fantastic! Shrink wrap - brilliant idea - I can't believe it never crossed my mind. 🤦‍♂I shall be trying that, thanks. Cracking video. 👍

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you. Didn't know if it would work but it did.

[@homunculous007]

Thanks for this very helpful video. I tried using Light Gun Metal (LP-20) on a thin string "cable" per your method followed immediately by a coating of Dark Steel pigment (Vallejo 73.123). After running the slightly wet "cable" through the pigment and my fingers a few times to impregnate and polish the pigment, the results were quite good. Proper color and a nice metallic sheen at scale. I wouldn't have tried this without your inspiration. I think it's my go-to method now.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I'm glad I could help.

[@Emtbtoday]

I always use karaya cables there just perfect I get them in my local model shop for everything to my recovery armour trucks to bergepanzers panther's and normal tow cable's! They hold a shape really nice no sprinyness in them atoll it's like when you take heat to brass there like that! If you've never heard of them honestly I couldn't recommend anything better!

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I haven't heard of them but I'm going to look into them. Thanks for the tip!!

[@shakenburn]

Very nice and interesting tutorial, thanks Rick. Have a good weekend.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you!! Take care!!

[@RimsModels]

great video my friend very helpful thanks for sharing

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you my friend

[@TheVigilant109]

Thank RIck. Great tutorial. Have a good weekend

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you my friend!!

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Excellent and really informative how to Rick! Lot's of tips and tricks shared. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work my friend.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you George. Be safe.

[@paulhumphriesz4557]

Great tips Rick. thank you for sharing definatly will have a go at these at some point, looking forward to your next video.👍😎

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you Paul.

[@OzzysScaleModelerSecret]

Nice tutorial Rick :) Thanks for sharing buddy . Stay safe and well and have a nice weekend there my friend

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you Ozzy. You as well!!

[@msee383]

Nice one Rick. Can you show one twisting the copper wire please.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I can do that..

[@jaredbmodels]

Great stuff buddy!! Model On!!

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you Jared!!

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you

[@Emtbtoday]

Cool beans

[@JuergenGDB]

LOL, where the heck can yo buy.02mm I think of braided copper cable. Would love to know.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

So. You ask a question I have been working on. Short of stripping wire, I haven't found it yet. The tow cables are about .7 to .8 mm. I haven't found anything right. I know it's out there.

[@JuergenGDB]

@@Ricks135scalemodels Copy that. I was shopping at Spruce Brothers and found some by Eureka XXL Tow Cables. But would be better to find something more in bulk. I have about 15 vehicles lined up... LOL. Love the work you're doing on your channel, you should have a ton more subscribers. Joined! Great tips you have for either beginners or modelers like myself who have been out of the game for a decade. A lot has sorta changed but KZbin is a godsend for info and insight offered.

[@JuergenGDB]

Also much appreciated for answering my question! Cheers!

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Those options s are good but expensive. I would love to find a role. Thank you for your kind words.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I hate youtubers who post but never talk to viewers. It's part of the enjoyment is learning from each other.