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Building Tips and technical articles. => 1/2 A building. => Topic started by: Manuel Cortes on January 09, 2007, 09:00:56 AM

Title: Kevlar lines for 1/2 A models.
Post by: Manuel Cortes on January 09, 2007, 09:00:56 AM

Hello all, has someone made tests with kevlar lines in little stunters?
Please, If so, comment your experiences, I´ve found there is lots of material in fishing shops, and probably will try soon.
Thanks in advance.
Manuel.

Title: Re: Kevlar lines for 1/2 A models.
Post by: Clancy Arnold on January 09, 2007, 04:08:54 PM

Manuel
Look at my flight test and line test reports in IBTW Barnstormer in the 1/2 A section.
Clancy

Title: Re: Kevlar lines for 1/2 A models.
Post by: Manuel Cortes on January 10, 2007, 05:51:49 AM

Thaks, Clancy.
Regards.
Manuel.

Title: Re: Kevlar lines for 1/2 A models.
Post by: Manuel Cortes on January 22, 2007, 02:32:43 AM

Hello all;
Found last week 0,08 Solid (piano wire). I´ll test it.
Regards.
Manuel.

Title: Re: Kevlar lines for 1/2 A models.
Post by: Dave Gardner on February 19, 2007, 02:26:05 PM

At the recommendation of Larry Renger, at the 95 Nats, I started using Kevlar thread (.010) for 1/2 A lines.  Actually, up to small and light .15 powered planes.  It WILL take the 15 lb pull test!  ...and it WON'T stretch!

The product I use is the Kevlar Thread, .010 x 1000 ft(!), 22lb test....last roll was $7.50 from Model Research Labs.com, in Mission Viejo, CA.

You can make up any length you want, tie it to the clips with a couple of half hitches or a square knot, and go fly.  You can also just make a loop in the end and knot that.  If the lines are too long, just cut them down.  If you want them longer, just tie in a new section (I have NOT done this, and am NOT recommending it, but with this stuff, it's just like working with very small rope!)

Dave Gardner
Renton, WA

Title: Re: Kevlar lines for 1/2 A models.
Post by: Ralph Wenzel (d) on February 23, 2007, 02:20:17 AM

All of the alternatives are cool for Sport flying. Just remember that steel is required for competition; whether solid or stranded . . .