J.Kahn wrote:
nicropress skills. If I was building one I would use 1x19 cable instead
of 7x19 with terminal swages instead of nicropress, or better yet
streamline rod.

You absolutely need to read this article about streamline rod and the
Fly Baby on Ron's website:

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/safety/hinton.htm

Kinda surprised me too

Streamline rod seems like a good idea on the surface, but it's not
always the best solution for all types of aircraft. Well, the article
explains it best.