martin collins 1 Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Not sure if that is what you would call it but i am refurbing an old DH2 model which is about 72" span and the elasticated rubber cord has perished and gone from one side of the undercarriage, any idea of where to get some new stuff from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Try a shop that sells bits for rock climbers...They have what you need in all thicknesses. No idea what they use the very thin stuff for, but its perfect ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Sharp Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Search on the web for. Elastic cord Or Bungee cord You could try a haberdashery. Or Dunelm You don't say what diameter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 - Moderator Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Bungee cord. Places like B@Q have it on rolls, you purchase it by the meter, various sizes available. When you want to join ends a crimp is best. [alloy tube squashed] I have used old transmitter ariel in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rickett 102 Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Mick Reeves sells 1/8" bungee cord at £1/metre. The website is archaic with no search facility but you'll find it under 'WW1 and Early Aircraft' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Dell Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 I got a selection of sizes of bungee chord on eBay about a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 I use large suitable gauge "O" rings on my Magnatilli & did previously on my Mannock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i12fly Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 ...and I use hair band from Poundland/ chemists etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Just look on eBay for bungee or shock cord. There are numerous sources at various diameters. Chandlers also stock it for sailing applications which is where I first started using it. It's not very expensive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted November 2 Share Posted November 2 Don't !, I have a Fokker D VII with that sort of undercarriage, I have tried all sorts of things, get yourself some old oil seals and use the springs, they are Free and will last forever !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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