Newbie in need of some help

[Zeekodadi]

Hey guys Im getting ready to start building couple of le mans models, i want to detail the engine and drive train with some wires, hoses ect.., my first question is what do you actually use to detail with, what size, ill even take part numbers anything will help

fuel lines,

spark plug wires,

battery cable

break likes

ect.. if you guys can think of anything that i missed.

[blunc]

there are already several threads covering these topics, a lot of info is already here.

not being snarky, just suggesting you read what's already been discussed then ask questions for anything not already covered.

check the tips, tricks and tutorials thread for answers to your question.

Edited July 22, 2013 by blunc

[MAGNUM4342]

Definitely. I don't know LeMan's cars that well but I would start in tips and tech. Try as many key word variations as you can think of including "braided lines". It's a time consumer but well worth the effort.

[LDO]

Knowing the scale would help. Detail parts for a 1/12 scale model might not look so good in 1/43.

Having said that, solder can be bent to pretty much any shape you need. Wire can be had by taking apart junk electronics. Lead foil makes great seatbelts. I've read that you can get it at places like Golfsmith. Golfers use it to balance their clubs. Don't use the stuff from a wine bottle, That is no longer lead. It's now aluminum foil with a plastic coating.

Oh yeah- descriptive thread titles do wonders. "Newbie needs help" is pretty vague.

[Ace-Garageguy]

LDO makes a very good point about knowing which SCALE you're working in, and has some excellent suggestions

An understanding of scale and the simple math required will allow you to find detailing materials from a wide variety of sources. For instance, if you're working in 1/25 scale, all you need to know is the REAL measurement of the cable, hose, wire or belt you want to represent, and you simply divide by 25 to know the correct scale size for a 1/25 model.

Beading wire and tube from craft stores can make excellent, scale-correct spark-plug wires and coolant hoses. Fine ribbon works beautifully for seat belts. Insulated, colored wire stripped from broken electronics can make perfect battery cables in black and red, as well as heater hoses.

Your creative imagination is your only limit to finding detailing materials, WITHOUT having to spend $$ for the pre-packaged stuff. An understanding of SCALE and a digital caliper (under $20) and a cheap calculator ($1) will make it easy and fun.

[Zeekodadi]

Thanks for the in put guys its a 1/24 I'm actual going to do what Bill suggested and try to find the real measurements because i haven't found ones specifically for race cars and Le mans cars.

Oh ya to blunc, with the comment "read the forum this question has been asked before" is not relay helping a newbie now is it. I have read the forum, and other forums. They give you a general idea if you are building a regular model, but not on sports cars like le mans. If there is I must of missed it, but still to tell some one that's asking for help to go read the forum and you find your answer is not cool. If that was the case there would be no forum. so i ask you as a fellow modeler if your don't want to answer, or help in any way just don't post, nobody asked you to put your opinion in unless its to help out. all your doing is pushing people away with comments like that.

Edited July 24, 2013 by Zeekodadi

[LDO]

Another tip: Punctuation and spelling are your friends. Ugh, that last post hurt my head.

[blunc]

Thanks for the in put guys its a 1/24 im actualy going to do what Bill suggested and try to find the real measurements because i haven't found ones specifically for race cars and le mans cars.

oh ya to blunc with the comment read the forum this question has been asked before is not relay helping a newbie now is it i have read the forum and other forums they give you a general idea if you are building a regular model but not on sports cars like le mans, If there is I must of missed it, but still to tell some one that's asking for help to go read the forum and you find your answer is not cool if that was the case there would be no forum. so i ask you as a fellow modeler if your don't want to answer or help in any way just don't post nobody asked you to put your opinion in unless its to help out. all your doing is pushing people away with comments like that.

I was merely directing you to the part of this forum that has already covered the info you are requesting. I apologize if you feel that was offensive.

the Tips, Tricks and Tutorials thread is a great resource, I invite you to use it.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Here's another tip on finding relevant results searching this site:

A BETTER WAY TO SEARCH THIS SITE:

Don't bother with the search function here. Instead, go to Google in a separate browser window, type in "site:modelcarsmag.com", a space, and the the topic you're looking for. Much more relevant results.

Edited July 23, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy

[Zeekodadi]

Thanks bill! ya Google works much better then the forum's search. This is what i found, let me know if that's close

Battery cables 2-0 gauge wire
Fuel line 5/16-1/2"
Plug wires 5mm-8mm
Heater hoses 1/2-3/4"
Brake lines 3/16-1/4

To blunca you didn't, its all good man.

To LDO How is that i edited the post for you. My bad American is not my first language.

[ScaleDale]

To find reference sizes for race car stuff, I go to the big performance auto parts sites like Summit.com and Jegs.com and look up the part I'm interested in. Race car spark plug wires can be thicker than what's under the hood of my truck.

X 2 on the digital calipers, and add a calculator or smartphone app to that. Learn to convert inches to metrics, too. Millimeters are easier to work with on a small scale.

Dale

Edited July 24, 2013 by ScaleDale

[Zeekodadi]

Summit.com and Jegs.com are great, cant believe i didn't think of them. Thanks Dale