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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 11:16:41 GMT -7
Hi Guys
Im looking for a source for braided hose for 24/25th scale kits.
Its nigh on impossible to get here is SA.
My only option is basically ordering from Japan and thats expensive.
I currently use fishing trace wire, which is ok, but doesnt have the right look.
Please can anyone help, point me in the right direction
Thanks
Steve
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Post by Grandpabeast on Apr 3, 2014 13:22:40 GMT -7
Steve have you looked on ebay? I know its and evil place, but thats where I find mine and if I can work a deal for wire and fittings it usually prices out ok
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 22:41:14 GMT -7
Hi GB
I do buy a lot of Evilbay already. Our exchange rate is 18:1 against the USD, so tends to get expensive.
I will have a look around on Evilbay though, see what I can find.
Thanks
Steve
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 13:15:19 GMT -7
A little inside info you might want to try if you want.
Inside computer keyboard cable and others is a wrap around the wires that is braid.
I have taken an old cable apart and pulled wires from braid.
I you pull it tight it will get small. Place a wire or brass rod to length you need inside braid,glue one end to rod and pull over wire,
Trim and glue other end to wire. When dry bend to shape.. It is just a thought you could try..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 23:02:39 GMT -7
Now thats a cool tip.. Thanks Junkman
Steve
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 20:19:52 GMT -7
Steve: word for ya - I used to be all up into braided line and painting my on alum anodized fittings. By far, the fittings, even from good folks like Pro Tech and RB Motion was expensive for the U.S.! Then I read something recently that a lot of today's funny cars, dragsters, promods & prostocks were switching over to rubber lines and aluminum. Maybe by trying that from Teds Modeling and using Junkman's idea's for hollow tube fitting, you can still come up with a professional look. What is worse, the cost of products where you live or the cost to ship them? Btw, where is SA? Welcome to the group!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 22:43:49 GMT -7
Steve: word for ya - I used to be all up into braided line and painting my on alum anodized fittings. By far, the fittings, even from good folks like Pro Tech and RB Motion was expensive for the U.S.! Then I read something recently that a lot of today's funny cars, dragsters, promods & prostocks were switching over to rubber lines and aluminum. Maybe by trying that from Teds Modeling and using Junkman's idea's for hollow tube fitting, you can still come up with a professional look. What is worse, the cost of products where you live or the cost to ship them? Btw, where is SA? Welcome to the group! Hi Mitch You know funny you should say that because its something I have also noticed over the last few months. Well it certainly makes our job a whole lot easier  The other thing about braided hose, (just my opinion) is that it never looks right, to scale. On the larger 1/12th and 1/8th scale, it looks ok, but way down in 1/24th I dont think it looks right. SA is South Africa btw, Johannesburg, but I am orignally from the UK. Steve |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2014 6:14:15 GMT -7
I don't know guys, those braided lines look super realistic if you use the right size. I have seen some that just don't fit the scale but mostly they are offered in different gauges for the right look depending on what you're going to use them for. Another option which is economical is soldering wire. It bends easily and is soft enough to use your blade for a design of your choice. And again, it is offered in different sizes.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2014 7:32:49 GMT -7
I don't know guys, those braided lines look super realistic if you use the right size. I have seen some that just don't fit the scale but mostly they are offered in different gauges for the right look depending on what you're going to use them for. Another option which is economical is soldering wire. It bends easily and is soft enough to use your blade for a design of your choice. And again, it is offered in different sizes. Seen some using the soldier trick. Looks cool on some of the builds. I am still working on small braid for heater hose for 25th scale. I already have 25th scale radiator hose that is the same size as kit molded line. Easy cut with exacto or sissors. Won't fray up on ends and aluminum cored center for easy bend and holds shape. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2014 13:43:06 GMT -7
Steve: Ice is right about the solder; my alternative to solder is also the soft alum wire from Teds although solder would also work if it's not rosin core type. Not sure what the rosin would do if you used CA to secure the line. I still try to find some place on each build where I can use a little braided line. I've made it simpler by using larger diameters. I used to use .025 for a 1:1 look, but it was nearly impossible for my aching fingers to work with such a small size. I've use .060 on my last build for fuel lines to the passenger side of each carb (two of 'em) for an attention getter and built a simple bridge line between both carbs on the driver's side using .035 styrene rod. Not sure if this is 1:1 accurate, but it's easier!
Now for some good news - I followed a thread on Muscle Car Magazine site and a very talented builder painter was using hollow styrene rod of various sizes for fittings. Some really detailed stuff was traditional alum hex, but it wasn't a showstopper.
Hope this helps as far as getting materials that can be used multiple ways and cuts down on cost. I can always find a use for hollow rods; one thing to make sure of is whether the rod measurement is inside diameter or outside. A .035 o.d. line needs a rod larger than .035 i.d. to fit into. Sorry if that's obvious, but I gave up buying fittings from RB/Pro Tech that said "use .035 braided line" . if it says that, I buy the next larger size 'cause I don't want to bother with stripping braiding off to get to the inner rubber or copper core. Braided line unravels too easily! smileyCAELY0UD_zps3cc8a166
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