RE: prop shaft corrosion

From: hermann andresen <hermanna_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 07:17:10 +0000

A number of sportsman use stainless music wire (guitar?) available at music stores. There are more sizes and the stiffness appears similar.

Corrosion tests on bare steel indicated WD-40 was superior to anything else tested.
Guess it shouldn't be too surprising as the WD stands for Water Displacement.

Good luck,
                   H

To: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
From: sandyalxndr_at_yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:07:30 +0000
Subject: [Indoor_Construction] prop shaft corrosion


















 



  


    
      
      
      I find that after storing my models away for any length of time, the prop shafts will rust. We live on the coast and our salt air environment certainly accelerates corrosion. A nickel coated wire would help prevent this.

Does anyone know of a source of uncoiled nickel, or similar coated wire .010-.015 dia., or... are plated guitar stings an option? or are these too soft?

I suppose a light coat of petroleum jelly might be ok but potentially messy.

Any tips would be appreciated.

Sandy A.





    
     

    
    






                                                 
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