Dave Pye Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Again, I have successfully used styrene rod to wire and plumb a vehicle. Plastruct makes .010", .015", and .020" (1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" in scale)styrene rod. Evergreen starts at .020". Poly Scale Tarnished Black simulates rubber quite well. It's cheap and easy to use (both the styrene and paint). And, for vintage drag cars and street rods, it seems to work for any application. Also, Plastruct offers hex rod, which I use for nuts and fittings. I have even made washers from the .020" rod. I drilled a #80 hole in some rod (about a 1/2" worth) and then salami-sliced the washers. Yes, you have to make a LOT of them to get some usable ones! The effort is worth it for the detailing effect. You might need to slightly heat the .020" for a tight bend. Also, try to install the end that needs the tightest bend first. Easier to redo is you screw up. Just bend gently.
retroguy Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) What size hex rod do/would you use for fuel lines... Edited January 10, 2011 by retroguy
ewaskew Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I do the same thing and it is cheap. This is an oil pan that I scratch built using this method of building.
Dave Pye Posted January 10, 2011 Author Posted January 10, 2011 What size hex rod do/would you use for fuel lines...
Dave Pye Posted January 10, 2011 Author Posted January 10, 2011 What size hex rod do/would you use for fuel lines... It depends upon the application. For normal street vehicles, .015" or .020" look right. I am assuming you mean for fittings. I make fuel blocks out of .040" square. You could use hex for the fuel blocks. But, you'll need to file the areas for the inlets.
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