Zip Ties?

[Jim B]

Anyone know where I can find some 1/25 scale zip ties?  I lost one while building my Mercedes 450 SLC.

Thanks.

[stitchdup]

these guys do them in pe

https://mrmodel.store/en/

[Jim B]

Thanks, Les.  I checked their site, but I couldn't find them.  I did find hose clamps, though.  Shipping from Brazil would probably be quite expensive, too.

[stitchdup]

i ordered from them before the lockdowns and it was about ten bucks to scotland. it took about a month but you have to expect that with packages from south america. the parts are nice and the exchange rate might change your mind if you pick the right time of week as it seems to be quite variable. when i ordered it worked out about 2-1 in my favour one day and near 1-1 the next for pounds the next. it might be different now as the site has been updated since i ordered but it did surprise me how much i got for my money. it was a few years back and i can take pics of the parts i got if you like. the billet steering column stuck out to me as a $5 bargain that i wish i got more off at the time.

Edited August 8, 2023 by stitchdup

[NOBLNG]

Mercedes uses zip ties??

[Jim B]

Well, kind of. I am using the MBM P/E set for the car, and the screens that cover the headlights are held on by zip-ties.  You can see them here in this photo (they're the little strips numbered 4):

Shown here on driver's side headlight:

MBM; MODEL CONSTRUCTION MÜRAU; MODELLBAU MÜRAU; PHOTO-ETCHED SUPER DETAIL SET FOR MERCEDES BENZ 450SLC; 1:24; MBM029; MBM 029; MBM-029; PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS; PROTECTIVE; WINDSCREEN WIPER; 280SE; 350SLC; 500SL; 500SLC; DETAILSET; MODELMAKERSHOP / MODELMAKERSHOP

It's a nice set, although I couldn't get the brackets for the bumper lights to work.

Edited August 9, 2023 by Jim B

[vintagerpm]

Sot Model in Spain has them.

https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=49459

 

[Jim B]

2 hours ago, vintagerpm said:

Spot Model in Spain has them.

https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=49459

 

Those are for CTM, so maybe Mi'luminum might have them as well.  Thanks.