Guys,


I completed my prototype tow cable using picture hanging wire, aluminum foil tape and cotton buds/q-tips (those with hollow body stick handles).

For those who are interested in scratchbuilding tow cables, the steps are as follows:

Steps:
1) cut an appropriate length of picture hanging wire(PHW)
2) cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch (depends on your preference) from the cotton bud handle -- two pieces one for each end.
3) insert both cotton bud handle into the PHW
4) loop both ends of the wire to form an oval or circle - make sure that there is an excess of approximately 1/2 of the cotton bud handle.
5) insert the excess from the loop into the cotton bud handle
6) heat the ends of the cotton bud handle so that it will close towards the wire.
7) get a considerable length of aluminum foil tape and then tape it around the cotton bud handle (burnish it)
8) sand the aluminum tape to remove the shine (use 400 to 600 grit).

The tow cable is now complete. it can be painted or weathered line those out of the box plastic tow cables.