Kaleb Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Where can I get photoetched bolt heads? I found protech on ebay and it is just way to high for me to consider. I also am curious to what size I need for 1/12 scale. It's going to "bolt" on a body part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) You can make your own with plastruct hex rod. Just cut the rod into slices of needed thickness. It takes a few to get ones with parallel sides, but you can get a lot of bolts from one package of rod. Model Car Garage here, but I don't like PE for larger scale bolts, they are too flat. Scale Hardeware also has small metal bolts, but they aren't really that cheap. Check model railroad shops or sites, Grandt (sp?) and some other compaines make sprues of plastic bolt heads in different sizes and styles. As for size, figure what size bolt you are replicating and scale it down here. Edited October 14, 2013 by Erik Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Check out Archer Transfers (www.archertransfers.com); they make resin surface details on clear water slide decal material like louvers, weld beads, rivets and bolt heads. I've recently used their louvers with very good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Alan @ Ma's resin has an excellent RESIN hex bolts/nut set for a more three dimensional look, plus they are super high quality and CHEAP too http://public.fotki.com/cnaind/general-detail-stuff/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Sorry to say though that if you order from Al at Ma's your in for a looooooooong wait. His stuff is top shelf but his turn around time is extremely long. My last order was 1 year wait and my current order probably isn't going to be any different. Just saying in case your in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 There are other sources. Define way to high. Price is all relative to your disposable income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 High as in I don't want to spend $10 or more right now because I'm not sure if I will ever use them again. I've got more to buy for this build as in carbon fiber decal, wheels and brakes, and other little goodies. I like that archer transfer, but it's going over another decal is this possible to do? I know adding glue I am taking a chance as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Personally, I can't comment on this as I have no idea of your skill level. The archer transfer IS a decal. You apply it as a decal and use decal solvent to help the film dissolve. All that's left is the resin detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Right, but here is what I'm planning on. I've got the questions answered to where I can find. I am making scoops overlaid in carbon fiber. Which I'm planning on making it look like its bolted on. Along with the gas cap and some other things if I can think of any. So the first layer will be carbon fiber decal, second layer will be resin bolts, real metal or hex rod. Edited October 15, 2013 by Kaleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 try Vector-cut http://www.vectorcut.com/GenericParts.htm tons of goodies for the diorama guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Wow Good stuff ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Definitely. Just too small lol. 2mm equals .06 in 1/12 scale. I will keep the. In mind because that is what I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Model railroad supplies, I use them all the time ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobill Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Look @ Ozark Miniatures white metal alloy bolt heads. They are primarily an aftermarket maker of model RR parts (1/24-1/20.3 scale), and cater mostly to older steam locomotive and RR car kit-bashers & scratch-builders, plus offer an extensive line of logging tools & equipment - many are useful for building vehicles, too, esp vintage trucks. Ozark offers more than several sizes of bolt castings, - hex head, square head, and most have cast in place washers & nuts (both hex & square). The ones w/ exposed thread poking thru the nut's side of the casting are excellent for replicating wheel studs. Since they offer a decent range of sizes, there should be some useful pieces for modeling vehicles in 1/25/1/24, 1/16. 1/12, & 1/8th scales, And, they are quite reasonably priced, too. Well stocked model train shops - esp those catering to G gauge/large scale RR type model trains - may stock Ozark Miniature's parts. Google: Ozark Miniatures for more info (for some reason, I'm unable to paste a link to their web address on this post??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thank you everyone for the feedback, I will be scrolling through these website now and contacting these companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Meng Model bolt heads. http://www.meng-model.com/index2_new.php?id=214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutaFocus Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) On 10/14/2013 at 1:03 PM, jeffs396 said: Alan @ Ma's resin has an excellent RESIN hex bolts/nut set for a more three dimensional look, plus they are super high quality and CHEAP too http://public.fotki.com/cnaind/general-detail-stuff/ These are a direct recast of the Verlinden Bolts. I don't know if Verlinden still sells them, but they are a direct copy. Edited January 4, 2018 by OutaFocus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Or you could get a hex punch and die set and make your own from sheet plastic. If you don't think you'll need enough to justify buying that tool, I could punch some out and send them to you, if my punches are the right size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 On 1/4/2018 at 10:48 AM, chuckyr said: Meng Model bolt heads. http://www.meng-model.com/index2_new.php?id=214 Less expensive and more detailed options here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Wow. I didn't realize this question was more than 4 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 6 hours ago, LDO said: Wow. I didn't realize this question was more than 4 years old. Never know, Joshua could still be looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Erik Smith said: Never know, Joshua could still be looking... Forget Joshua, me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 On 10/14/2013 at 10:08 AM, Erik Smith said: You can make your own with plastruct hex rod. Just cut the rod into slices of needed thickness. It takes a few to get ones with parallel sides, but you can get a lot of bolts from one package of rod. Model Car Garage here, but I don't like PE for larger scale bolts, they are too flat. Scale Hardeware also has small metal bolts, but they aren't really that cheap. Check model railroad shops or sites, Grandt (sp?) and some other compaines make sprues of plastic bolt heads in different sizes and styles. As for size, figure what size bolt you are replicating and scale it down here. Scale hardware is defundt. R B Motion sells. their stuff now. http://www.rbmotion.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Actually, Scale Hardware is now a division of Model Motorcars. Marvin purchased the brand name and inventory. Read about it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 1 hour ago, SfanGoch said: Actually, Scale Hardware is now a division of Model Motorcars. Marvin purchased the brand name and inventory. Read about it here. Ahhhhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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