gotnitro? Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) http://images61.fotki.com/v1609/photos/1/3475351/13291894/20150820_174212-vi.jpghttp://images20.fotki.com/v355/photos/1/3475351/13291894/20150820_174238-vi.jpghttp://images51.fotki.com/v1563/photos/1/3475351/13291894/20150820_174058-vi.jpgHere's a trick to add to your truck modeling arsenal, real working piano hinges! A fellow modeler suggested them after trying other types,and they worked great! They come pre assembled, ready to glue into your existing door openings, and function like the real thing! Here's a link to them, I used the 6 inch length type, the opening size is about 5mm including the glue flange !!! The item number is H100Nhttp://www.phoenixmodeldevelopments.com/acatalog/The_Phoenix_Miniature_Hinge_Range.html Edited August 20, 2015 by gotnitro? added link and images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Been wanting to use some of those on my kits but I'm not that good. They look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Been wanting to open up the doors on some myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detailstymied Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 good link; thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks so much for posting the pics, i will be ordering several sets. How many trucks (roughly) do you think the 6 inch set will do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Happy to offer another tool we can use ! That's what makes these forums great, helping each otherAs far as how many trucks these would cover, hmm..unsure. I'm guessing each door is about 2 nches tall, ? I did use a small section for a frame mounted tool bin, and had more left. My door was 48mm tall. Edited August 21, 2015 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks, i was asking because im gonna order several at once to save on shipping, once again, i am very greatful to you for bringing this wonderful accessory to the table! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Great idea.Thank for sharing the info and link to the source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 You have pictures of the hinge by the door, but do you have any pics of the hinges installed? I'm wanting to know where you would glue them on the body and door. Looks like Something I would like to try someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) http://images61.fotki.com/v1609/photos/1/3475351/13291894/20150820_174212-vi.jpghttp://images20.fotki.com/v355/photos/1/3475351/13291894/20150820_174238-vi.jpghttp://images51.fotki.com/v1563/photos/1/3475351/13291894/20150820_174058-vi.jpgHere's a trick to add to your truck modeling arsenal, real working piano hinges! A fellow modeler suggested them after trying other types,and they worked great! They come pre assembled, ready to glue into your existing door openings, and function like the real thing! Here's a link to them, I used the 6 inch length type, the opening size is about 5mm including the glue flange !!! The item number is H100Nhttp://www.phoenixmodeldevelopments.com/acatalog/The_Phoenix_Miniature_Hinge_RangeQuestQuestion deleted --already answered. Edited August 24, 2015 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 The hinges have a flange that would be used to glue to the body or door edge. I'm just returning from the Bristol night race, I'll post an image when I return if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Does anyone in the USA handle these products?greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st 700 Quad Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Are these still available? I can't find them on their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Are these still available? I can't find them on their site.A few weeks ago I contacted Phoenix Models about this. The gentleman who supplies them with hinges is very ill. They are trying to locate a new source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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