VOR technigue, don't overshoot

There are a couple of techniques I've never been particularly good at while
flying, proper rudder work, and smooth turn onto a VOR radial without over
or undershooting the needle. What's a good way to smoothly know when to
start a standard rate turn onto the heading to intercept a VOR/GPS course on
the OBS?

My flying these days is with PC sims and often with an HSI. With an HSI you
have the lubber line and can keep the end of the lubber line on the needle
as it swings to get good results. What would be the non-HSI equivalent for
spam can flying?

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Scott

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