One alternative might be to replace the monofilament with stainless steel
wire, which has much higher tensile strength, is not that much more visible
than monofilament and does NOT deteriorate appreciably under most museum
conditions.

Harry Needham
Special Advisor - Programme Development
Canadian War Museum
330 Sussex Drive,
Ottawa, Canada
K1A 0M8
Voice: (819) 776-8612  Fax (819) 776-8623
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> From:         rgvmuse[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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> Sent:         Thursday, January 28, 1999 2:50 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: Monofiliment
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> Michael,
> Hi!  As one who fishes, i can vouch for the fact that monofilament has a
> finite life.  I'm sure the companies who manu./sell it have info but you
> also
> might talk to the fly fishing line companies.  These folks are constantly
> testing, evaluating and strengthening their product.  They have some with
> braided and reinforced cores that might be applicable to your use.  Who
> knows, they might even donate?
> Linn
>
> Michael Smith wrote:
>
> > At the National Model Aviation Museum we have a lot of model aircraft
> > suspended from the ceiling on monofiliment line.  As the new curator I
> am
> > somewhat concerned about the aging properties of the line as some of the
> > aircraft are heavy.  We have used various lines, from 20 to 50 lb. in
> > strength.  Any information would be of considerable help.
> >
> > Michael Smith
> > Curator
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