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wingnuts

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 4:15 pm
by 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???

Re: wingnuts

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 4:43 pm
by 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

Re: wingnuts

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 6:10 pm
by tomhugill
Kiaser wrote: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!

Re: wingnuts

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:39 am
by tanks_for_the_memory
Here's a cheap and easily found alternative:
Grandt Line Wing Nut Assortment.jpg
Grandt Line Wing Nut Assortment.jpg (27.43 KiB) Viewed 239 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...

Re: wingnuts

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:54 am
by dgsselkirk
Thanks guys,

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