TJTX Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hey gents, what do you use and how do you use it for running the ignition wires on radial engines? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I use .15 and .25mm lead fishing wire. It’s basically much thinner than solder. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 30 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: I use .15 and .25mm lead fishing wire. It’s basically much thinner than solder. Excellent. Available at Bass Pro, Cabellas...? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Probably, but i got mine from amazon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I use lead wire made by Plusmodel. It has a 0,3 mm diameter, is very easy to bend and strong enough to stay in place. I use a 0,4 mm drill for the holes and CA to fix everything. To simulate connectors and spark plugs, I use small amounts of white glue. The easy bending lead allows to pre paint the wires stretched out, before installing them. Cheers Rob 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I use 30 AWG wrapping wire. It's cheap, it takes a bend well, but I have to strip insulation from it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Stick with me here, but next time I'm going to try EZ line. I know its'not round in section, but it sure drapes nicely. With some paint it might look no worse than an eduard PE set. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Ryan said: Stick with me here, but next time I'm going to try EZ line. I know its'not round in section, but it sure drapes nicely. With some paint it might look no worse than an eduard PE set. I tried it on both my WWI snipe and fokker, the problem is it’s a little too floppy, hard to get it to sit right, lead is very soft, but stays put. But it really depends on your application. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Some time ago a member here pointed to that sie https://anyz.io/. They have braided lines and also resin spark plugs. I never tried them but on my next shopping tour I will buy some of their stuff and try it. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 1 hour ago, 1to1scale said: I tried it on both my WWI snipe and fokker, the problem is it’s a little too floppy, hard to get it to sit right, lead is very soft, but stays put. But it really depends on your application. Good to know 1to1 thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Thanks guys for the heads up, I also have started using CA gel which at last takes the PITA out of CA work......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 3 hours ago, DocRob said: Some time ago a member here pointed to that sie https://anyz.io/. They have braided lines and also resin spark plugs. I never tried them but on my next shopping tour I will buy some of their stuff and try it. Cheers Rob Hey Doc I believe the anyz stuff is for 1/24 scale, the braided line is pretty big for 1/32 stuff. Ron G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 1 hour ago, CrankyCrafstman said: I believe the anyz stuff is for 1/24 scale, the braided line is pretty big for 1/32 stuff. Hi Ron, 0,5 mm *32 = 16 mm, sounds not to bad. I will try that stuff and report. To me it is right if it looks right. Cheers Rob This looks like 16mm to me minimum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Hey Doc I just started wiring my 1/24 mosquito engines with the ANYZ wires and sparkplugs. BOY are these things small and very fiddly. I did noticed that they do have a .4mm wire that would be perfect for 1/32 engines, not sure what colors are available, you would have to check his site for that. Ron G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 On 9/24/2019 at 8:23 PM, DocRob said: Some time ago a member here pointed to that sie https://anyz.io/. They have braided lines and also resin spark plugs. I never tried them but on my next shopping tour I will buy some of their stuff and try it. Cheers Rob I also looked at their stuff today. Looks very good, and you can get the wire in color of your choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinBryan Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I used 0.3mm solder wire for the Hercules wires on my 1/48 Beaufighter. Learned a lot with 2 for 28 cylinders....will use lead wire next time as others have mentioned, it's soft and malleable. The wire I used was a bit springy. Used PVA glue for the spacers on the pairs. The exhaust pipes (the Vector engines only came with intakes) were 0.8mm lead solder wire. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Bryan Nice work on the ignition wires and thanks for sharing your technique. Keep 'em flying Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I use a range of thicknesses with florist button hole wire. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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