Hey PatnJ,
What,,, were you trying to re-inact the Axel Olsen outside loop on that 100 footer. [

] Just a way out for you...

say yes.. [8D] I too have had many oversized loops throughout my years, its usually a fantastic site to see, I did one with a Sig Kadet once, that is a stick built plane, and I think I saw every stick explode into the wind on that one, it was pretty spectacular to witness[X(] it all fit in a regular plastic walmart shopping bag, including the wing.
Mathew, My control lines were doubting me as well, but there was actually plenty there to get the job done right. if it doesn't make it, I think you can get some threaded rod for less than a buck at your LHS... Good luck