m408 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I'm trying to ramp up my detailing skills and at the same time venture into some minimal scratch building. I need some help on scale sizing. Wire gauges for: Plug wires Battery wires Starter wires Misc, lights, alternator, etc... Fuel lines Brake lines Dimensions for: Coils Voltage regulators And any other items that a beginner might try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 There are a finite number of possiblities depending on make, model, year and use... just start grabbing yourself a hand full of the smallest wire, thread, and line you can find and play around with it until it "looks" right. I have not been able to readily find small enough gauge wire for a lot of things and have mostly resorted to DM wire. For larger stuff I have a selection of "hanging" wire found in most hardware stores. A good selection of Evergreen plastic is handy to have around when building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSilva Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Plug wires are around 30 gauge (29-31 gauge should be ok) Plug boots, use battery cable for those, around 26 Gauge. Or you can use shrink tubing..look for 3/64 dia, for the boots. I'm still looking for a solid source for multi colored plug wires..without paying the premium price from the hobby retailers.. i don't want the radioshack kind, but a flexible low memory wire, much like the ones psf or arrowhead hobbies sell, anyone got a source? to buy in long lengths/spool The starter wires will usually be about the same size as battery cables, around 26 gauge. common "detail" wire for speed o's or wiring harness/wiper motors would be around 35 gauge or smaller. Once you get to 40 gauge, there usually isnt any vinyl coating, but a lacquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffinvt Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Radio shack wrapping wire is a good one for plug wires. Comes in black, red ,white. super cheap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Your best bet is to find a fly tying shop (fishing). They actually have a very good selection for fine wires and thread that are useful for doing detail work. They also have other tools and assorted products that would work for making detailed pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abedooley Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 THANKS m408!!! This one's gonna help me alot!! ABE DOOLEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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