Posted June 20, 20195 yr Hi everyone, I'm building a few old Castle sets from 2nd hand lots I've bought and often find that the string from the drawbridge is missing or broken. This type of string. I don't want to make an order on Bricklink for such a thing so does anyone have experience with replacing them from a major retailer like Amazon (especially UK), please? Hard to know what string to order without having it in my hands. Ideally, I want the same thickness and in black. A whole reel of it.
June 21, 20195 yr @leafan , You want non-stretch beading cord/string in a natural fibre. I believe that the thickness that corresponds to the one you linked to is Size 10 (0.9mm diameter). This in black for example. Hope that helps, Amps
June 21, 20195 yr I use what is often referred to as "heavy duty upholstery thread for shoes" from ebay. What I have is slightly thinner than the official LEGO string, but very strong. It is also handy for stringing up flying models from the ceiling.
June 24, 20195 yr Awesome replacement for lego's thick stuff: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JKQJZ56/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 wax coated cotton so you can melt the ends and it wont fray. Good for their thinner stuff: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078JYCWZM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
June 24, 20195 yr Author 10 hours ago, legoman666 said: Awesome replacement for lego's thick stuff: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JKQJZ56/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 wax coated cotton so you can melt the ends and it wont fray. Good for their thinner stuff: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078JYCWZM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 That's great. Thank you.
August 3, 20195 yr For the polyester string that TLG uses, I use this: https://www.jewelryandfindings.com/polyester-cord/778-1-1-2mm_1549-polyester_1830.html?time=1564861693912 Available in several different thicknesses and colors. For the cloth string that TLG uses, I use this: https://www.partydeco.nl/bakers-twine-uni-linnen-zwart-45m/ Available in several different colors.
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