Clear Tubing Source?
Didymus
11-15-2009, 09:26 PM
I need some flexible clear plastic tubing for the fuel hose on the Fujimi 1/24 356 Speedster I'm building. I'd like to get an assortment of sizes so I can have some on hand. Is there a source for this stuff?
Thanks!
Ddms
Thanks!
Ddms
Porsnatic
11-15-2009, 09:47 PM
You can you use ths tubing from Model Factory Hiro, it gives plenty to make a couple of models. Good luck!
MPWR
11-15-2009, 10:05 PM
In 1/24, it's really impossible to tell whether small dia clear line is tubing or if it's solid. So happily things like monofilament fishing line or sewing thread look just as good.
Or...
You can take a straight section of clear sprue several inches long, and gently melt the center with a flame. Carefully pull the ends apart, and you have your own styrene monofilament. You can make it to whatever diameter you need by varying how fast you pull.
Paint it with transparent clear colors if desired, or with clear flat for a translucent look.
Or...
You can take a straight section of clear sprue several inches long, and gently melt the center with a flame. Carefully pull the ends apart, and you have your own styrene monofilament. You can make it to whatever diameter you need by varying how fast you pull.
Paint it with transparent clear colors if desired, or with clear flat for a translucent look.
klutz_100
11-15-2009, 11:36 PM
stretched clear heat shrink tubing sa,e way as stretched sprue. makes any size diam you want.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/LOTUS%2025/L25_75.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/LOTUS%2025/L25_71.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/LOTUS%2025/L25_75.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/LOTUS%2025/L25_71.jpg
Didymus
11-16-2009, 12:16 AM
Great ideas. I'll try stretching some clear sprue, since I don't have any clear shrinkfit tubing around the house.
(That L25 looks great, Klutz. Is it 1/20?)
(That L25 looks great, Klutz. Is it 1/20?)
klutz_100
11-16-2009, 12:41 AM
(That L25 ... Is it 1/20?)
It's the same kit as yours. The Tamiya 1/20. Build HERE (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969812)
Recommend stocking up on some of the shrink tubing - it's a very useful item to have on hand.
It's the same kit as yours. The Tamiya 1/20. Build HERE (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969812)
Recommend stocking up on some of the shrink tubing - it's a very useful item to have on hand.
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