If your subject aircraft has flat “streamlined” wires, I’ve found this product (available on e-bay) works well. It is available in numerous different widths. I’m currently working in 1/48 with some 0.2 X 0.1 and it looks fantastic!
John
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John, that looks pretty interesting. Thanks.
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I bought this to rig my 1/32 Gladiator but it just seemed too big plus I couldn’t fathom out a practical way of attaching it and keeping it taught enough not to sag?
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I used ammo MIG 0.3mm rigging for my first biplane build - DH82a Tiger Moth. Undoubtedly will be cheaper and likely as effective options out there, but was really good quality and attached easily with CA.
Sure I’ve seen some people use thread for fly (fishing) construction to really good effect.
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Hi Digger, thanks for posting. That’s an incredible Tiger Moth. Thanks for telling me what you use and showing it to everybody. All my best, Fred
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Hey Mal, how you doing? Good to see you posting. There was no photo in your post. Were you referring to the product the man posted just above you? Did you ever finish your Gladiator? I got to admit I’ve never seen it. I’ll bet it’s a beauty. Take care, Fred
I used similar stuff to D1GG3r321, EZ-Line (which I reckon is exactly the same thing?) to rig my Sopwith Pup. But my Gladiator has stalled, the silver paint is pulling off when I mask it. I had a second go after re-painting it but no joy. It now needs stripping so that I can try again but I have no clue how I can do that! 
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Ultracast in Canada carry EZ-Line and Uschi fine rubber line. Also, they have five types of turnbuckles in 1/32. Details Parts - American
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Those turnbuckles are beautiful. I really hope I can start building one of my canvas Falcons soon. Thank you for the information.
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Folks, thank you all for the information and ideas. I hope I can start building a model soon.
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The huge question is “How far and detailed I can go, or willing to go?” Just build something and have some fun Fred.
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Hey HG, looking forward to this. I’ve always wanted to do one of Hobbycraft 32nd scale World War I planes.
How about a fun build with minor tweaks? I need to do something just for fun. When I’m finally done with the move and everything else, and have time to enjoy my life again, I’m going to build a lot of oldies and simple kits just for the fun of it. Not that I’m going to get rid of some of my latest greatest Uber kits, but I just need to try to do something I can enjoy Building without much fuss. All my best, Fred
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Here’s a thought, give me a shout when you’re at the bench. Having a nice chat during, whilst enjoying some free time, would make those tasks much more fun. You have my telephone number.
Sounds like a plan. Thanks
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You have my number, yes?
A lot of great info and advise on this question and have made a list of all that was talked about. But, I have a question about rigging…starting a 1/32nd Has F4B-4, it appears that the wings use a flattened oval rigging wire. Could I get a bit of info on this and how to replicate it?? Thanks, Swede
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Hi Swede, interesting question about the flat wires. I’m sure there’s some photoetch out there, I swear that I saw some advertised once. But that’s the best that I could offer.
Eureka! Wingnut Wings made it:
http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/productdetail?productid=3068&cat=5
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Ok, looky here. WW1 RFC but who would notice?
RB Productions 1:32 scale British Rigging Solution
RB-P32011 9/32” BSF wire
RB-P32012 ¼” BSF wire
RB-P32013 Terminals
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JP, you ARE the man!!! I will jump over to Wingnuts and see what I can see!!! I surely do appreciate this!!!
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