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Brass stock sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 6:06 pm
by jimbo_wa
Can anyone confirm the brass stock sizes required for scratch building jerry can holders and the like?
I’m thinking that 2-3mm should do the trick in flat, right angle and c-channel sections.
I’ve used K&S Metals for other scale projects in the past, and B&Q has decent tube too.
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Re: Brass stock sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 8:18 pm
by midlife306
Simple to work out really,
2mm x 16 = 32mm in real life
3mm x 16 = 48mm
B&Q has odd bits but it’s usually bent to death.
Cheers
Wayne
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Re: Brass stock sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 8:24 pm
by jimbo_wa
Thanks Midlife, maths isn’t a strong point so validation is appreciated!
Yep, B&Q bent specials usually get a decent discount...
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Re: Brass stock sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 8:26 pm
by ronnie42
Do a search for Albion Alloys they have lots of stuff in brass.
Re: Brass stock sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 8:30 pm
by midlife306
jimbo_wa wrote:Thanks Midlife, maths isn’t a strong point so validation is appreciated!
Yep, B&Q bent specials usually get a decent discount...
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But you’re from Cambridge!!!
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Re: Brass stock sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:23 pm
by jimbo_wa
midlife306 wrote:
But you’re from Cambridge!!!
Closer to Haverhill really, Geography seems a bit weak too...
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Re: Brass stock sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:25 pm
by jimbo_wa
ronnie42 wrote:Do a search for Albion Alloys they have lots of stuff in brass.
Ta Ronnie, found loads of it on eBay and quite a few pot luck off cut auctions that could be useful.
Probably best to just buy what I need though!
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Re: Brass stock. sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:58 am
by BarryC
I use both K&S and Albion Alloys both manufactures of good quality brass sheets and shapes.
As for determining size, unless you have one close by to measure then it's going to be an "educated guess". I reference photos then base it on how it fits to your tank or in this case the "Jerry Can".
I do a lot of scratch building using brass so I keep a large variety of shapes, sheets in a assortment of sizes.
Cheers,
Barry
Re: Brass stock sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:15 am
by jimbo_wa
Wow Barry, talented metal work!
I already have a stock of styrene and happily used it in the past, but never integrated brass details before. Is there a preferred supplier for the bolts and hinges, or do you scratch build them too?
However, I’m getting ahead of myself as my first tank bits won’t arrive until Friday...
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Re: Brass stock sizes for scratch builds
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:23 am
by jarndice
Hi, I buy all my small nuts,bolts and washers plus lots of other bits and pieces from------------
http://www.prime-miniatures.co.uk/
Very fast delivery and Dom is always ready to listen out for anything that is not listed.
For hinges I go to ---------
http://www.littlegreenworkshop.co.uk/page122.html