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Old 05-12-2010 | 10:31 AM
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Anyone try this on their models? A typical set of cheap guitar strings will include wire gauges .009, 011, 016, 026, 038, 042. The last three gauges are wire-wound and are useful for simulated cabling. The first three are plain wire and good for antennae and the like. Just a thought.</p>
Old 05-12-2010 | 11:14 AM
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Picture hanging wire from the local hardware store is better and cheaper. There are different sizes for light or heavier pictures, so there is a selection for tow cable sizes such as for the Tiger or T-34.
Old 05-12-2010 | 11:29 AM
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I immediately thought of wire tracers used for fishing but picture wire sounds cheaper.
Old 05-12-2010 | 12:19 PM
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Guitar strings really would not be accurate as the wire is wound circumferential. A wire rope which is what is used for towing is  twisted wire not wound. It is like a type of braid.
Old 05-12-2010 | 01:17 PM
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Of course, you're right. I just checked my Tiger's tow cables.
Old 05-12-2010 | 06:34 PM
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Panther G is correct. Guitar strings would be a bad choice for simulating tow cables.
Old 05-12-2010 | 06:43 PM
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Memory wire at the arts and craft store is a nice option too. Comes as small as 20-22 gauge. So if you don't mind twisting your own....well, there you have it. It's a beyatch to work with though. Takes a lot of bending and torquing to reset the memory.
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Picture wire that was mentioned above is by far the best option for making your ow. It is relatively cheap also. Much less than even cheap guitar strings.

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