Help with BSA B40 please

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Thank you for your advice on this Richard.

Yes I agree it's a shame that more effort wasn't put into the finish of the VAM toys.

You are right that getting the spokes in the right place on the rim would help a lot with this. I can't yet work out how to keep my Dremel steady enough to drill in the right spots on the rim but that's just lack of experience.

I'll go and have a look at that wire you suggest. (Thank you for the photos).

Bern

PS Just Goggled but didn't come up with anything. Can anyone suggest where I try for the plastic sleeved control wire here in the UK please?

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Sorry Bernard, I rescued mine from an old plane model I was scrapping so didn't buy them. However this might put you on the right track, although a bit thicker than ideal:

http://www.greatplanes.com/accys/gpmq3710.html

A heavy bike spoke diameter is 4mm so for a 1/6th scale model we should be aiming for something in the region of 0.7mm. I don't think 1mm would look too far out of place but smaller would be better.

I have also used jewellers supplies before for rigging accessories so some of this might be worth experimenting with:

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H206126FN

This looks like it should be spot on as regards size and properties but unfortunately a bit expensive:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beadalon-Remembrance-Memory-Wire-Bracelet-62mm-0-1-4-Ounce-Pkg-Gold-Approx-18-/190995442843?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&hash=ite m2c78372c9b

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Richard,

Thank you for all of this help.

I agree 0.7mm is about right for the scale diameter.

I tried jewellery findings but the ones I got were not rigid enough but it's worth another go.

I am waiting for replies to enquiries along the lines of "rigid pushrods with plastic sleeves" that I have left with various UK model aircraft shops. I prefer to buy things in the UK if possible just out of personal preference.

I will keep you posted,

Bern

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Superb, looks like Dad's army, love it Bernard.Si

The driver side passenger reminded me of 'Baldric' from "Black Adder"...