landman Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Would this be the right stuff? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KQ2JNLI/ref=pe_457150_294474760_em_1p_0_im Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I would say that would be close for factory wires, and the 28AWG would be close for aftermarket wires. But I am not sure how you will glue them in place with silicone insulation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Roaster Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Depends. People seem to have forgotten that: before the rise of 8MM plug wires and High Energy Ignitions for 1975 the standard plug wire diameter over the insulation was 7MM. To duplicate that in 1/25 scale the closest thing is 34AWG wrapping wire. And 34AWG insulated wire is not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I use 26 AWG wrapping wire that I got from the local Radio Shack before they closed. Been using that for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshue76 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 7mm in 1/25 = .011" or .28 mm, in 1/24= .0117" or .292 mm 8mm in 1/25= .0125" or .32 mm, in 1/24= .013" or .333 mm Most wires I see used on models are far larger than this. But in 1/24=1/25 scale, I wouldn't worry about the difference in size between 7 mm and 8 mm wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 I use bare 30 AWG that I paint. I was wondering if some of that colored wrapping wire might save me the painting,however coated 30 isn’t 30 anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Bare 30 AWG wire is 0.010" diameter. A 30 AWG insulated wire wrapping wire has a total diameter (including insulation) of around 0.016". That is useful for 7/8mm spark plug wires in 1:24/25 scales. I have bunch of wire wrapping wire I bought from an electronic surplus vendor. It has Kynar insulation which can be glued with CA glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mademan Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 way cheaper..... Ive been using this for years. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/P-N-B-30-1000-30AWG-Tin-Plated-Copper-8-Wire-Colored-Insulation-Test-Wrapping-CE/302439866406?epid=2194709115&hash=item466ad22026%3Ag%3AtToAAOSwojxZm933&_sacat=0&_nkw=wrapping+wire&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC4.A0.H0.Xwrapping+wire.TRS5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I use 34 AWG insulated wire, but if you want 30 AWG insulated, I got six rolls: 2 red, 2 black, 2 aluminum, at Dollar Tree for $1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Thanks guys, now I know what to get. I had read this all before on another thread, but do you think I could remember it? Must be a sign of something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 2 hours ago, mademan said: way cheaper..... Ive been using this for years. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/P-N-B-30-1000-30AWG-Tin-Plated-Copper-8-Wire-Colored-Insulation-Test-Wrapping-CE/302439866406?epid=2194709115&hash=item466ad22026%3Ag%3AtToAAOSwojxZm933&_sacat=0&_nkw=wrapping+wire&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC4.A0.H0.Xwrapping+wire.TRS5 Hi Mademan Does CA glue hold this wire well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Kit Basher said: I use 34 AWG insulated wire, And please sir , where did you get this wire..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Belugawrx said: And please sir , where did you get this wire..? https://www.micronmeters.com/product/miniature-insulated-wire-34-awg-uaa-uba I believe they have a 50 foot minimum. There are several colors, and they have 32 AWG as well. 34 AWG works perfectly with R&M of MD pre-drilled distributor caps. Edited August 6, 2018 by Kit Basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Cool I've ordered a couple rolls of the single core, and will report back when I receive them . Thanx Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Am I the only one having trouble finding wire that will adhere to CA glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Hawk312 said: Am I the only one having trouble finding wire that will adhere to CA glue? that's totally off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 This is 30 gauge wrapping wire. The insulation from a larger gauge for the boots. There are those that say 30 gauge is too big and not to scale. Mathematically they are correct. I think it looks good so I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Jantrix said: This is 30 gauge wrapping wire. The insulation from a larger gauge for the boots. There are those that say 30 gauge is too big and not to scale. Mathematically they are correct. I think it looks good so I'm happy with it. If you are trying to build an accurate model then that wire (0.016" diameter) is a bit too large for factory stock wires. Bu it is a good representation of some high-performance wires used in hot rods, pro-street cars and such. Edited August 8, 2018 by peteski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) This is single strand, coated, 34 AWG I like it,..I think after I touch up about 100 spots on the intakes and make some boots, I'll brush the leads with some Dullcoat,...done. Thanks a ton for the link to www.micronmeters.com Kit Basher. And Thanks to RandyD for setting me up with those beautiful distributors from Historic Racing Miniatures Cheers Edited August 18, 2018 by Belugawrx forgot sumthin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Thanks a ton for the link to www.micronmeters.com Kit Basher. You're welcome. That Ferrari engine looks fantastic in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mademan Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 On 8/6/2018 at 6:14 AM, Hawk312 said: Hi Mademan Does CA glue hold this wire well? yes. thats all I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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