This is the original best original thread on the topic I can find.
https://www.theassociationofmodelsubmariners.com/t1109-control-rod-seals?highlight=sealsr
It is a bit incomplete.
I have always used bellows and I am very happy with them. I do know that Alf and Nigel use a very ingenious method where you put heat shrink over "snake" control cable. This works well and is very small and neat. So it's very good for small models.
David
https://www.theassociationofmodelsubmariners.com/t1109-control-rod-seals?highlight=sealsr
It is a bit incomplete.
I have always used bellows and I am very happy with them. I do know that Alf and Nigel use a very ingenious method where you put heat shrink over "snake" control cable. This works well and is very small and neat. So it's very good for small models.
David
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