Stainless steel rigging wire

OK... So I've seen a number of references to using stainless steel "medical" wire for rigging biplanes. Where do I get the stuff from? I assume I'm
looking for somewhat springy straight lengths, rather than bendy coils. What diameter should I be looking for (1/384" seems a bit small!). Does 0.004" stainless exist?
Can anybody point me to an online supplier in the UK, (or at least someone who does mail order)?
Best regards, Matt
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You can get stainless wire down to .002"......try www.smallparts.com for starters. Failing that do a google search on capillary tubing and look for the wire used to clean it out.
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Matt Bacon wrote:

For 1/48 and up scales try electric guitar strings - they're easier to get, you can get them in singles in various gauges, and they tend to be "naturally" straight.
Ask for the thinnest of the high E strings for starters...you may also find some uses for some of the wound ones, thought they will be a bit larger gauged.
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