Dirt Demon Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I can't believe none of you guys ever used this idea on any of your builds. It's one of the oldest detail tricks in the book. Some of my first models back when I was 8 or 9 years old, I did this. I've done it on all my race car builds for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I think most of us do add them Bill... Drill out rims and add pc's of wire of appropriate gauge... A lot of times they are painted black and don't show up too well... Do you have a new tip or trick? The thing I like to add are door lock pins... I guess on race cars they aren't,t needed tho Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Demon Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Actually I do Bruce....... A fully functional working dip stick tube on my model trucks...... Pull it out and even oil marks on the stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacoballardtattoo Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Can you tell me how you did the dipstick? I just did one on the car in building right now and is no where near as nice as this. My method was to clip a small piece of solder and flatten the tip and bend it over. This is nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Can you tell me how you did the dipstick? I just did one on the car in building right now and is no where near as nice as this. My method was to clip a small piece of solder and flatten the tip and bend it over. This is nice! Yes, please explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Now way back when I first heard of model valve stems was to use straight pin tips filed down and placed with tip outward to get the tapered shape. greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 You can also get 1/24 metal valve stems on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanesteele240 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Wow. We went from valve stems to dip sticks in one tread. That truck engine looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I can't believe none of you guys ever used this idea on any of your builds. It's one of the oldest detail tricks in the book. Some of my first models back when I was 8 or 9 years old, I did this. I've done it on all my race car builds for years. Um, lots of us do it. I use small bits of sewing pins, painted black. -MJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I've been installing valve stems on model car wheels since the late 1970's, and the coming of small plastic rod stock. I'm currently installiing polished brass valve stems in the rims of my ICM '13 Model T Ford wheels--used my Sherline Mill like a drill press, with their 360-degree indexing head to hold my lathe chuck, for perfect spacing and exact alignment (critical on a wood wheel with just 12 spokes). Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Actually I do Bruce....... A fully functional working dip stick tube on my model trucks...... Pull it out and even oil marks on the stick. wow that truck is super detailed the best one I have ever seen, what scale is it and what did you add to the frame for that texture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Been doing the valve stem stick for years . Although not on every build . But it depends on the depth of the build I want to go ,,,and/or just my mood at the time. Either way they are pretty easy to add at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I can't believe none of you guys ever used this idea on any of your builds. It's one of the oldest detail tricks in the book. Some of my first models back when I was 8 or 9 years old, I did this. I've done it on all my race car builds for years. maybe do a tutorial so we can benefit from your experience? there's always a new trick-or 2- to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 A tutorial is a great idea! Would love to be able to add this to my models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Until I saw it done it just never occurred to me. Such a simple and easy thing too. I could kick myself... steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I've only ever added them to one model- I drilled a small hole in the wheel rim, and used small lengths of styrene rod for the stems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Valve stems made from black wire... I've used both spark plug wire and scale battery cable. Also note the Detail Master wheel weight. You get about a life time supply in the pack for around $6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I've been adding valve stems to my wheels for years now as it adds a nice little touch to the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.