miniature piano hinges for semi trucks

[gotnitro?]

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Here'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 H100N

http://www.phoenixmodeldevelopments.com/acatalog/The_Phoenix_Miniature_Hinge_Range.html  

Edited August 20, 2015 by gotnitro?
added link and images

[angelo7]

Been wanting to use some of those on my kits but I'm not that good.  They look really good.

[disabled modeler]

Been wanting to open up the doors on some myself.

[detailstymied]

good link; thanks

[guitarsam326]

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?

[gotnitro?]

Happy to offer another tool we can use ! That's what makes these forums great, helping each other

As 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?

[guitarsam326]

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!

[misterNNL]

Great idea.Thank for sharing the info and link to the source.

[Jonj238]

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.

[sjordan2]

http://images61.fotki.com/v1609/photos/1/3475351/13291894/20150820_174212-vi.jpg

http://images20.fotki.com/v355/photos/1/3475351/13291894/20150820_174238-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v1563/photos/1/3475351/13291894/20150820_174058-vi.jpg

Here'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 H100N

http://www.phoenixmodeldevelopments.com/acatalog/The_Phoenix_Miniature_Hinge_RangeQuest

Question deleted --already answered. 

Edited August 24, 2015 by sjordan2

[gotnitro?]

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

[GLMFAA1]

Does anyone in the USA handle these products?

greg

[Tesla]

Thanks Jeff.

[1st 700 Quad]

Are these still available? I can't find them on their site.

[Tesla]

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.