Re: Telltale construction

Peter W. wrote:
> On Jun 8, 3:30 am, Dan <B24...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> P. Roehling wrote:
>>
>> <snip>
>>
>>> Should you find an easy solution to this problem you will no doubt be
>>> awarded the plaudits of a grateful newsgroup.
>> Try wax or shoe polish.
>>
>> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
> 
> How about making the "ropes" out of thin brass rod (like 0.006")?
> I seem to recall that I've seen telltales produced in photoetched
> brass. That saves the work of stringing all the "ropes".
> 
> Peteski


    Brass wire might work. I was using my experience making dioramas a 
long time ago. The nice thing about using wax or shoe polish is you can 
heat the waxed item to reshape it. Kiwi brown used to make nice manila 
rope. Just heat the tin until it melts, drag the thread through it, wipe 
off excess with a paper towel and voi ci you have a rope. If you need a 
specific colour look for cheap lipstick. The cheaper brands have a 
higher percentage of wax.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired