57peppershaker Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hi GentsI recently picked up a 1;25 scale die cast Chevy Silverado rollback recovery truck.Whats the best thing to use to replicate steel cable for hauling a busted car up ? I bought the thinnest brass picture wire I could get & will weather it with vinegar & salt. I'm concerned it wont wind around the cable drup ect without wanting to unroll itself ?Anything better out there ? And just as cheap lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Heavy duty gray sewing thread.http://www.joann.com/coats-andamp-clark-dual-duty-plus-button-andamp-carpet-thread-50yds/xprd840936.html#sz=90&start=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I forget what this was called but I think it comes pretty close. It's some type of metallic thread that I think came from Jo-Ann fabrics in the clearance aisle. I think it was packaged with gold and silver. Here's a picture of it used on my 34 Ford Tow Truck. I wish I remembered the name so I could be of better help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Hi GentsI recently picked up a 1;25 scale die cast Chevy Silverado rollback recovery truck.Whats the best thing to use to replicate steel cable for hauling a busted car up ? I bought the thinnest brass picture wire I could get & will weather it with vinegar & salt. I'm concerned it wont wind around the cable drup ect without wanting to unroll itself ?Anything better out there ? And just as cheap lolCheck out the jewelry department at Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's Fabrics. I have gotten vary fine chains there that I used for the tail gate on a pick-up. Something like that may work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Check out the jewelry department at Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's Fabrics. I have gotten vary fine chains there that I used for the tail gate on a pick-up. Something like that may work. But steel chain isn't going to replicate steel cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Another option, if you need something to replicate heavier cable, is nylon surveyors twine. Any hardware store should have it. Get it in white, and paint it with Metalizer . Burnt Iron works great for an old weathered look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Heavy duty gray sewing thread.http://www.joann.com/coats-andamp-clark-dual-duty-plus-button-andamp-carpet-thread-50yds/xprd840936.html#sz=90&start=1AKA Carpet Thread--available at Hobby Lobby & Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I've used copper wire from old headphones and ear buds... spray it with high-heat silver paint and it looks like the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 Thanks for all your answers GentsGood old ebay had reels for a few £s. It arrived today, just gotta find time to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Try Beadalon nylon coated stainless steel beading wire. It looks like real winch cable and is 0.015" diameter. Only drawback is that it is very springy and if you don't keep a tight rein on it when you wind it, it loosens up and you have to rewind it. Use some superglue sparingly to hold it in place. Here's an example of how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I've used copper wire from old headphones and ear buds... spray it with high-heat silver paint and it looks like the real deal.I've used grey Carpet Thread on several cars, for emergency brake cables--it's very convincing for new cable, and has little, if any loose fibers, so it takes paint in case one wants to weather it.Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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