What size wire for detail???

I was wondering what size wires are used to detail a 1/20th scale F1 engine? I was thinking about picking some up but have no idea what size to buy.

The most I can say is you can't do much harm if the wire is too thin.

Originally posted by Deejay27
I was wondering what size wires are used to detail a 1/20th scale F1 engine? I was thinking about picking some up but have no idea what size to buy.
Check out the 30 gauge wire wrap wire available at Radio Shack.

Originally posted by 935k3
Check out the 30 gauge wire wrap wire available at Radio Shack. Wire or wire wrap? :redface: I've been asking at several Radio Shacks for 30g wire....

It says wire wrap wire on the package. Wire wrap wire is used in electronics by using a tool that wraps the wire so tight around a square pin on a circuit board that it cuts into the insulation and makes contact, so no solder is necessary. Radio Shack has sold it for years.

use modeler's .45mm black wires !! other colors also availible !!!

Originally posted by Thesaint111
use modeler's .45mm black wires !! other colors also availible !!!

Just consider the scale, if you want to be really accurate. 0.45 mm on a 1:20 car translates into 9 mm wire. Probably a little big, but it should work pretty well.

i said that because the winner of tamiya con 2003 used them :iceslolan :iceslolan !!! i think i will use them for my Williams FW-24!! look at modelersite.com and click on the "how to build a winner Tamiya F310-B" article !!! that is totally awesome ......