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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Shahbahraz on June 05, 2020, 11:09:01 PM

Title: How long were tow cables?
Post by: Shahbahraz on June 05, 2020, 11:09:01 PM

Probably a stupid question - my google-fu is weak, but I am building some Rubicon Sherman kits (1/56) and they do the cable ends, and let you add your own string/thread or whatever for cables.

So I am wondering what the standard length of US Army & Marine tow cables would be. (Assuming there was a standard length) - at the moment it's M4A3E8, M4A2 and M4 Hybrid.

Title: Re: How long were tow cables?
Post by: V on June 06, 2020, 01:18:25 AM

They were 20'.

Title: Re: How long were tow cables?
Post by: Shahbahraz on June 06, 2020, 01:43:50 AM

Thanks 'V'  1/56 = about 10.75 cm. now, for my next trick - get them to lie naturally..

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Title: Re: How long were tow cables?
Post by: Blackwolf on June 06, 2020, 02:30:57 AM

Wet them with a little water and white glue,that should do the trick :)

Title: Re: How long were tow cables?
Post by: tom_aargau on June 06, 2020, 08:26:11 AM

I suggest you use twisted wire. There is a link here
http://checkyoursixstudios.blogspot.com/2011/05/scratchbuilding-tow-cables-for-armored.html

Title: Re: How long were tow cables?
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 06, 2020, 09:25:34 AM

I used 0.4mm brass wire on mine. I marked where the cable itself should end and drilled through the hull. I passed the ends of the cables through the hull and secured them inside. The wire was bent to match the contours of the hull.
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