Tgerritsen | 03 Dec 2021 12:26 p.m. PST |
Hey all. I am wondering what people use for antennas these days on vehicles. I want something flexible enough that if it is bumped it will give a little and not snap off like a rigid antenna might, but be rigid enough that it stands straight up (up to about 4 inches if needed). What do you use and find most effective for antennas? |
Saber6 | 03 Dec 2021 12:44 p.m. PST |
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Night Owl III | 03 Dec 2021 1:37 p.m. PST |
Saber6 is right! A trip to the dollar store for a cheap dust pan & brush set will give you a lifetimes worth! |
Striker | 03 Dec 2021 1:37 p.m. PST |
A black paintbrush bristle will work. |
Tgerritsen | 03 Dec 2021 2:19 p.m. PST |
Hadn't thought of that (was thinking about wire gauges). That's a great idea (and likely cheaper, too!). Thanks, all! |
Cardinal Ximenez | 03 Dec 2021 3:14 p.m. PST |
2nd black paint brush bristle |
thosmoss | 03 Dec 2021 3:40 p.m. PST |
Fishing line works well, but probably not up to 4". I also like using sewing needles … let the antenna fend for themselves against heavy handed gamers. |
ccmatty | 03 Dec 2021 3:44 p.m. PST |
I use black plastic broom bristles. |
McKinstry | 03 Dec 2021 5:02 p.m. PST |
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Zephyr1 | 03 Dec 2021 9:54 p.m. PST |
For smaller scales, black hairbrush bristles (and even ones from that little brush used to clean electric razors…) |
Steamingdave2 | 04 Dec 2021 10:28 a.m. PST |
I have seen models where the modeller has used a cat's whisker. They do shed them from time to time, so no harm done to the cat! |
cavcrazy | 05 Dec 2021 8:21 a.m. PST |
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VonBlucher | 05 Dec 2021 8:22 p.m. PST |
I tried thin very stiff wire and a mistake to use at it would break the small hole you produce with a small drill bit. I found very thin hair brush bristles ended up being the best option. |
SFC Retired | 14 Dec 2021 8:21 a.m. PST |
Cat whiskers… used them for years!!! |
WarpSpeed | 06 Jan 2022 4:10 p.m. PST |
Thosmoss-I use sewing needles for my masts-and they do that job nicely. |