snoop Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I see a lot of people on here use aluminum tubing for straight pipes, but where do you get it from? I tried the local hobby lobby Micheal's and Hobby town, they had no idea on where to get some from. Can I get it from like a Lowes or Depot? And if so what dept is it in, Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 The aluminum tube that I used I got from my local hobb shop. It's made by K&S Precision Metals specifically for model building. Here's their Website: http://ksmetals.com/ You "might" be able to find something useable at Home Depot or Lowe's, but I seriously doub't it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Corey Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Micro Mark carries suitable aluminum and brass tubing in various diameters. You can get a package with just the diameter you want, or you can do what I did and get an assortment pack like this one: http://www.micromark.com/round-aluminum-tube-assortment-18-pieces-12-inches-long,8246.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Try your local Ace Hardware store, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 hey Snoop..try Hobby Linc...and also get you a lighter or candle and add a little smoke on the tips..then spray tips with dul-cote to seal smoke.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ask at you local Hobby Shop (Not the Chains) if they carry Walther's Model Railroading products. If so, They Can get the tubing. Ask for a Copy of one of the Current Walther's Catalog. I use to get the HO scael one all the time. It includes Plastruct, Evergreen, K&S, and MANY other Scratchbuilding & Detailing parts & supplies. The "Large O, #1, G) Scale" catalog will even include 1/24 scale items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel14 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 A drinking straw works,, the ones that bend,,makes good flex pipe,, just my 2 cent worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Nice tip on the smoke look. I will have to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I used radio antenna. You can buy it in radio suplies shop or shop with radio part. One costs about 3 eur. Also good for hydraulic systems. This antennas are like in chrome original. I mean highly polished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks for all the reply's I hope to come home with something tomorrow, or I just order off the net. David I am going to try the candle trick especially on some working truck models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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