q about wheel studs and "T" fittings

[jeffdeoranut]

question for yall super detailers...what size miniature bolt do yall use for wheel studs and what size nut? and where to get them?  ive found several sources for these but when I scale them up into 0ne to one I get lost. is there a source for predrilled t fittings?  I got some that were white metal, no holes and have no idea how to attach lines to them w/o making a glue mess.  thanks

[Bill J]

No idea of the best size but this place probably has the best material for wheel studs. https://www.modelmotorcars.com/scalehardware/

[astroracer]

The scale part is easy. Most normal lug studs, mid-size cars are 7/16th's of an inch in diameter. That's .44 in decimal, or nearly a half inch (.50). using .50 as a starting point is okay, it will look "correct" in 1/25th scale. Divide that .50 by 25. .5 / 25 = 0.02 (or 20 thousandths). That is the required diameter for your new lug stud and nut. A #0000-160 screw is as close as you will get. Google that size. Amazon may have a source. This is one I found. And be aware these are not cheap or free...

http://www.componentsupplycompany.com/product_pages/miniature-machine-screws.html

There are a number of miniature hardware providers out there. Just Google Micro-miniature screws. I used to sell packs of small screws and detailing stuff when I was running Machined Aluminum Specialties.

Another option would be to go Metric in your search. 0.5mm's is the same as .020. so you could use a metric screw if you can find those easier then imperial.

Mark