You need some different things like: A scrapped co-axial cord, hexagonal styrene stock, thin solder, some fine gauge wire of some sort and then whatever tools and paint you prefer. 1090x1023 Braided_hose01.JPG |
Start by drilling a deep hole the same size as the solder. 1102x870 Braided_hose02.JPG |
With a triangular file I make groove in the hex-rod. 1035x932 Braided_hose03.JPG |
Put the wire inside the scrapped cord so that it bends easily and holds the shape. It also prevent it from getting deformed. 1173x979 Braided_hose04.JPG |
Cut the rod in whatever length you need and enlarge the end that's going to have the cord glued in. 1079x1008 Braided_hose05.JPG |
Here I glued in the cord and solder to the hex-rod, I also added a little slice to finish the hardware. 1126x1035 Braided_hose06.JPG |
I use Modelmaster's Metalizer as it dries in an instant and I brush it on. 1080x1200 Braided_hose07.JPG |
After the metalizer is dry it's time to get that anodized look. For that I use Tamiya acrylics. And this is what it looks like after some 20 minutes work including drying time for the paint. 1451x1145 Braided_hose08.JPG |
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