any ideas for model car cables /braided hose etc
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steveo3002 said:
ive got a diecast one of these , its pretty nice detail but the wiring is all molded in place , id like to replace some with real wire and hopefully something like braided hose in places
any ideas ? ive got some phone wire i can strip , but thats not good enough for all my needs
Guitar string & lead wire :any ideas ? ive got some phone wire i can strip , but thats not good enough for all my needs
http://www.little-cars.co.uk/toolsacc.htm
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The real Apache said:
to make the coiled wire twist a bit of phone wire round the thread of a very small bolt
At first I tried to make it by coiling lead wire around a brass rod former, then replacing the brass rod with lead wire so that it could be bent into curves:
This was before figuring out that guitar string is much better, and pre-coiled. The h.p. fuel lines and oil pipes at the back of this engine are guitar string:
ETA For a more angled, braided look, you could try bike brake or gear (bowden) cable.
Edited by dr_gn on Friday 26th November 13:13
was hopefully wanting to find something like this, ive found a U.S ebay seller so ive asked if they'l send here
thanks for the other tips , it wont be 100% accurate to the screen car , but some real wires/cable will look better than a poke in the eye lol
oh and any idea on the sizings for guitar strings ? seem a few that might suit but have no idea on the dia , also does it bend easy ? kinda imagine its super stiff
thanks for the other tips , it wont be 100% accurate to the screen car , but some real wires/cable will look better than a poke in the eye lol
oh and any idea on the sizings for guitar strings ? seem a few that might suit but have no idea on the dia , also does it bend easy ? kinda imagine its super stiff
Edited by steveo3002 on Friday 26th November 13:29
steveo3002 said:
oh and any idea on the sizings for guitar strings ? seem a few that might suit but have no idea on the dia , also does it bend easy ? kinda imagine its super stiff
The stuff I used was 0.9mm, 1.1mm & 1.6mm diameter. It bends easily by hand, but for sharp corners use pliers. I always drilled holes and pushed the ends of the wire into them to make a secure joint. You should be able to bend to the correct shape before securing with super glue or Klear. Edited by steveo3002 on Friday 26th November 13:29
With plain lead wire, there is no spring in it, so you just 'drape' the wires around whatever shape you need, then Klear them into place. I used masking tape and tin foil cut into thin strips for cable clips. After everything is in place and sealed with Klear, use a MIG dark wash to bring out all the depth and detail.
ETA, For that type of braid in your photo (rather than spiral wound), how about this guy:
http://www.iaiamedia.be/tamiya/tamiya.asp?serie=17...
Edited by dr_gn on Friday 26th November 13:55
http://toys.shop.ebay.com/Toys-Hobbies-/220/i.html...
ordered a few bits of this seller in usa , seems helpfull and $1 postage lol
should see me alright plus a few random bits i can find in the shed
ordered a few bits of this seller in usa , seems helpfull and $1 postage lol
should see me alright plus a few random bits i can find in the shed
steveo3002 said:
http://toys.shop.ebay.com/Toys-Hobbies-/220/i.html...
ordered a few bits of this seller in usa , seems helpfull and $1 postage lol
should see me alright plus a few random bits i can find in the shed
It almost looks like one of those cheap silver necklaces you can get in Argos (errr, someone told me), rahter than braid.ordered a few bits of this seller in usa , seems helpfull and $1 postage lol
should see me alright plus a few random bits i can find in the shed
http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=47&...
Based in the uk and not had a problem with his stuff
Based in the uk and not had a problem with his stuff
right the ebay stuff arrived (ordered friday , here tues ) its real braid with a wire inside so you can bend it , its a bit fake tin foil bright looking but some wash will sort that
the bigger stuff he lists is pukka braid like used on cars so no worrys there , prob a bit fat for what i wanted
the bigger stuff he lists is pukka braid like used on cars so no worrys there , prob a bit fat for what i wanted
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