wingnuts

[dgsselkirk]

Hey Guys,

Tired of doing the Aber and I really don't like the look of the Mitosal/Impact wingnuts. Anyone got another source???

[jarndice]

Hi, "SCHUMO" make a nice set of Wingnuts/Butterfly nuts, they are unfortunately no more practical than the Impact/Mitosol versions, and whilst they have a better look they are no cheaper.
I chase the thread of my Mitosol Wingnuts using a "ROLSON" tap & die set so at least they are a practical working example. I see no reason why you couldn't do the same to the "SCHUMO" Wingnuts.
shaun

[tomhugill]

Okay DG I am not sure what your looking for but have a look at

Click on scratchbuilding link below , scroll down wing screw type 1 and 2 nickel silver.

http://www.afv-model.com/4711shop/index.php?cPath=10_66

Those are the same as the schumo but you only get two vs five with the schumo and the price is the same!

[tanks_for_the_memory]

Here's a cheap and easily found alternative:

Grandt Line Wing Nut Assortment.jpg (27.43 KiB) Viewed 235 times

Despite the 1/48 tag the larger ones are almost spot-on for 1/16.

Only issue is they don't have much of a thread / stub - but you could drill them and add a brass rod for strength...

[dgsselkirk]

Thanks guys,

Ordered some resin ones that I will be drilling and tapping...