Foxer Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I've seen those lids a hundred times ... what an idea! It's defiantly worth some lab experiments .... no matter HOW much caffeine it takes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 LOL, you see now why Doctor Cranky calls it his "sauce?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Now that's thinkin' with yer dipstick! ( some of the worst ads ever) grumpy gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hey Doc, that looks like a great idea and definately worth a try. What's to lose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Is Doctor Cranky not the coolest cat in the model building scene or what?! Nice tip Virgil, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I guess people like me that don't drink coffee are just out of luck and have to use the tried and true methode of hinging. But thanks for the tip anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Well, upon further experimentation, this is what Cranky thinks . . . if you are going to open and close your doors, trunk, or hood many many times, then go with the tried and true brass rod and tubing, but this works well if you are just going to prop up your hood or trunk open . . . to show off, say the interior . . .. Also, I repeat, liquid cement will compromise the plastic . . . use gel type crazy glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montenegro_adrian Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 nice, inspiration comes from everday items, i do the same thing, thinking how i can use different household items for my model building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 even if you do not drink coffee you should be able to buy the lids pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 This is a Revell Dodge sidewinder show truck I was working on. The hinge was made out of sheet plastic thick enough to drill and and insert a wire pin through. It takes up very little space and allows realistic operation. I'm currently working on a more durable metal version that i will shoot a how-to on. Any interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Neil Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yes, yes, please please kind sir. I hate the look of those wire hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Ditto, I like the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 yes please, this looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yes, please! Door hinges befuddle me 95% of the time, there can't be enough how to info on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Patterson Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Very nice! Sometimes the traditional wire hinge just isn't correct in appearance for some applications. Not that I've installed that many of either on any of my builds,lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 You better believe it! Yes, how-to away, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Absolutely I want to make door hinges, I did some up with something else and you can get them at the dollar store. And that is reading glasses and sunglasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Those hinges look really good ... how-to-away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'm VERY interested!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Those are very nice-looking hinges. I would definitely appreciate a tutorial on them. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoopty388 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 looks way closer to stock than wires, can't wait to see how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Hinging subjects never get old around here my friend, hinge away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Oh yeah. I'd like to see a tutorial too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 X12!!! Let's see this tutorial!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Definitely interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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