SCRWDRVR Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I've started adding plug wires to my kits and I think I got the wire size down but I've noticed people using different methods of wire holders and grommets to punch them up. I was wonder how everyone went about securing them and routing them and so forth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 MCG makes some awesome wire looms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Yeah, the MCG wire looms are the ticket. You get enough for a few kits on each sheet. Personally I don't go all wild and wire the correct firing order but I do make sure to alternate most wires from one side to the other to avoid the "parted hair" distributor look unless that's correct for the car like a C4 Corvette. Also, don't run the wires on each side to the cylinders in the same order, first wire to first cylinder, second wire to second cylinder, and do on. Mix it up a bit for more realism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, crazyjim said: MCG makes some awesome wire looms. What does MCG stand for? 2 hours ago, Fat Brian said: Yeah, the MCG wire looms are the ticket. You get enough for a few kits on each sheet. Personally I don't go all wild and wire the correct firing order but I do make sure to alternate most wires from one side to the other to avoid the "parted hair" distributor look unless that's correct for the car like a C4 Corvette. Also, don't run the wires on each side to the cylinders in the same order, first wire to first cylinder, second wire to second cylinder, and do on. Mix it up a bit for more realism. Good tips there Brian thanks I’m on a budget for building like a lot of folk so I have to get stuff over time, that’s one of the reasons I’ve always been a fan making as much as possible myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 MCG is Model Car Garage - a company that makes lots of model car photo-etched detail parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 44 minutes ago, SCRWDRVR said: I’m on a budget for building like a lot of folk so I have to get stuff over time, that’s one of the reasons I’ve always been a fan making as much as possible myself... You can certainly make your own looms from strips of aluminum soda cans drilled and cut to shape. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 10 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: You can certainly make your own looms from strips of aluminum soda cans drilled and cut to shape. Steve Ok that sounds interesting, I’d like to see that done... 10 hours ago, peteski said: MCG is Model Car Garage - a company that makes lots of model car photo-etched detail parts. Ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 The latest issue of SA has a tip to make spark plugs. Cut evergreen rod and sand to a pointly tip. Stick the tip into the ignition wire and then glue into the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanSpence Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 11 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: You can certainly make your own looms from strips of aluminum soda cans drilled and cut to shape. Steve OK, that is actually brilliant. I never thought of that. Easy to find recycled cans for use. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 You can also make wire looms from .010 sheet styrene and paint them with a Sharpie marker. I use a silver marker. But, you could use any color you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 I guess I need to save my next can I empty to try it, you just use an x-acto knife to cut it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Heavy duty scissors will work on soda can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Trying to cut an aluminum can with an X-Acto sounds like a good way to get a post in the "modeler's scars" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Rodent said: Trying to cut an aluminum can with an X-Acto sounds like a good way to get a post in the "modeler's scars" thread. That's what I was thinking! Ouch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 24 minutes ago, Rodent said: Trying to cut an aluminum can with an X-Acto sounds like a good way to get a post in the "modeler's scars" thread. LOL yeah I would have to agree, I was thinking that couldn't be a good way to do it 31 minutes ago, Bucky said: Heavy duty scissors will work on soda can. I would think it would be tough to get the detail you want out of scissors? Unless I'm missing something.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdonm Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 If you're going to try cutting a can, be sure to drill all holes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, wisdonm said: If you're going to try cutting a can, be sure to drill all holes first. That's what I would do. The industrial scissors I have are small, and I can get really close to the markings on whatever I have laid out. These things will cut thicker stuff than a soda can. After cutting, a little light filing to fine tune the piece is usually all is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, wisdonm said: If you're going to try cutting a can, be sure to drill all holes first. That makes sense I bet it would stink trying to drill it after, good tip 4 minutes ago, Bucky said: That's what I would do. The industrial scissors I have are small, and I can get really close to the markings on whatever I have laid out. These things will cut thicker stuff than a soda can. After cutting, a little light filing to fine tune the piece is usually all is needed. I'll have to see what I can do, I have some heavy duty scissors but they might be a little big for this. Anyone have any pics of there looms? completed or while making? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 You don't need to use a can, just get one of those disposable aluminum foil baking trays. Easy to cut but still heavy enough to keep it's shape . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Another way to cut the aluminum is toe-nail clippers; they are available with convex, flat, and concave cutting edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Can-Con said: You don't need to use a can, just get one of those disposable aluminum foil baking trays. Easy to cut but still heavy enough to keep it's shape . 7 minutes ago, BigTallDad said: Another way to cut the aluminum is toe-nail clippers; they are available with convex, flat, and concave cutting edges. Oh both great ideas.... I'm going to try both of those when I attack this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I recently started experimenting with foil HVAC duct tape (folded over on itself). So far I'm having good results for things like brackets, I might have to give it a shot for wire looms and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Bucky said: Heavy duty scissors will work on soda can. Any scissors at all will work. The aluminum is so thin that I cut it easily with a small sewing scissors. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 4 hours ago, wisdonm said: If you're going to try cutting a can, be sure to drill all holes first. Yes, absolutely! The holes need to be drilled first. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 And drink the soda before drilling the holes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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