Wanted Miniature Springs

Hi friends,

Where can I find miniature springs? I would use this type of accessories in the detailed of model motorcycles and model cars engines (1/25 to 1/6 scale models). I know how I can simulate a spring, winding a fine wire. But I want something more realistic and nothing like a real spring.

For example:

http://image.mustangmonthly.com/f/9633987+w750+st0/mump_0405_2_z+ford_small_block_engine_detailing+ca rburetor_throttle_linkage.jpg

http://image.carcraft.com/f/9299150/ccrp_0703_06_z+1970_oldsmobile_cutlass+edelbrock_7 50_cfm_carburetor.jpg

Very thanks!

Ed

Hi!
Im not sure, but i thing i saw some tutorial that uses the inside part of a incandscent light bulb, the idea is to break the glass, and remove the little filament wire

Maybe it helps!

Good luck!

Hi!
Tuner Model Manufactory (make) sell different springs
for example T2M-2015-E 1.45mm*150mm*5PCS (http://www.tunermodelmanufactory.com/productshow.asp?id=162)
also they have 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 mm, if You want I can make more detailed photo (I have all of them).

Also You can take it from 1/12 moto details, for example
Top studio (http://scale24.ru/products/TD23019)
Hobby design (http://scale24.ru/products/hd07-0021)

I like to go down to the model railroad shop and get the springs they use for the automatic couplers. They are compression sings so they already look like they're under tension. And they're cheap!

Model Car Garage has "Throttle Return Springs"
http://modelcargarage.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=5&idproduct=56

On Google you will find some pictures.

I like to go down to the model railroad shop and get the springs they use for the automatic couplers. They are compression sings so they already look like they're under tension. And they're cheap!

Thank you very much for the information.:)

Model Car Garage has "Throttle Return Springs"
http://modelcargarage.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=5&idproduct=56

On Google you will find some pictures.

Very thanks for the information.:)

Hi Ed,

if size can match your needs, Tameo Kits release some 1/43 F1 damper springs and full shock absorbers including springs, but they are springs for that purpose and don't really match Moto GP exhaust springs for example without a bit of work.

items are:

PG01: springs
PG17: Shock absorbers type "C"
PG16: shock absorbers type "B"

logically (but I don't have it in hands) PG15 should be type "A" and I believe there also a "D" type under PG18 ref.

If you need I can take pics, or try to measure the springs. Feel free to ask.