leafan Posted June 20, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmperZand Posted June 21, 2019 @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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted June 21, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leafan Posted June 21, 2019 Thank you both. I can now make a more informed decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legoman666 Posted June 24, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leafan Posted June 24, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enantiomeer Posted August 3, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites