I am planning to build a galvanised water tank and wondered what people did for miniature bolt heads. I found a mention of Ozark miniatures but could not find any in UK. Suggestions please.
bolt heads
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How about small pins, eg. Peco SL-14 track pins? They have a rounded head.
If you want hex heads then there are some tiny sizes out there, I remember buying some many years ago for a G project (though I forget where I got them from). For example, this ebay listing goes down to M0.6 bolts
M0.6 M0.8 M1.0 M1.2 M1.4 M1.6 Miniature Brass Hex Bolt Screw x10 Pocher Upgrade | eBay
If you want hex heads then there are some tiny sizes out there, I remember buying some many years ago for a G project (though I forget where I got them from). For example, this ebay listing goes down to M0.6 bolts
M0.6 M0.8 M1.0 M1.2 M1.4 M1.6 Miniature Brass Hex Bolt Screw x10 Pocher Upgrade | eBay
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For all rivets I use dressmakers pins, and would probably use those for anything similar. But if you want more detailed items how about something like these…
www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk
NA5 180 Nut & Bolt Heads
Several sizes in square & hexagonal. Two mouldings per pack (total "heads" approx. 180). They are not suitable for hot surfaces.
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I would suggest Cambrian Model Rail but I cannot get anything on their site to work. Do some injection molded nuts and bolts in smaller sizes. Ozark do a range of larger white metal wagon furniture. Bertrand Heyn Die Modellbau-Werkstatt Bertram Heyn: Alles Schöne für die Gartenbahn is one of their distributors in EU. Max
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The site works fine for me, perhaps you have a popup blocker.
the first thing on that site was to accept cookies.... did you get that big banner and accept?
www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk
Greg
the first thing on that site was to accept cookies.... did you get that big banner and accept?
NA5 180 Nut & Bolt Heads
Several sizes in square & hexagonal. Two mouldings per pack (total "heads" approx. 180). They are not suitable for hot surfaces.
Greg
As others have said here Cambrian do an excellent range of detailing products. I have used them a lot over the years.
Not so well known here are Archer's Archer Surface Details Their products are waterslide decals that make the process of adding lines of rivets, ok not bolt heads, a doddle. You simply cut a line (or single) from the sheet and apply direct to the model's surface then paint over.
In the picture below they were sprayed over with Halfords rattle can auto paint. Note the carrier film does not show. All I have used is Microscale's "Set" & ""Sol" solutions to aid their settling on the surface. Not cheap and you may have to source direct, a US hobby supplier or ebay traders (there are some UK based) Max
Not so well known here are Archer's Archer Surface Details Their products are waterslide decals that make the process of adding lines of rivets, ok not bolt heads, a doddle. You simply cut a line (or single) from the sheet and apply direct to the model's surface then paint over.
In the picture below they were sprayed over with Halfords rattle can auto paint. Note the carrier film does not show. All I have used is Microscale's "Set" & ""Sol" solutions to aid their settling on the surface. Not cheap and you may have to source direct, a US hobby supplier or ebay traders (there are some UK based) Max
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Yes, I have a suggestion after searching for similar items. I found an amazing array of fasteners at 3D Printing Service | Shapeways
Shapeways 3D Printing Marketplace
once on their page search for> G scale nuts G scale (1:24) 2" hexagonal nuts / round washer (PFBQUQJVZ) by tebee
G scale (1:24) 1.5" hexagonal nuts / round was (2RDL7A2TD) by tebee
There are many other types and sizes, so browse the site, it's amazing.
Shapeways 3D Printing Marketplace
once on their page search for> G scale nuts G scale (1:24) 2" hexagonal nuts / round washer (PFBQUQJVZ) by tebee
G scale (1:24) 1.5" hexagonal nuts / round was (2RDL7A2TD) by tebee
There are many other types and sizes, so browse the site, it's amazing.
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Thanks. However, I found it impossible to join the website despite repeated attempts. then I clicked on your next two addresses and it went straight to them. I will investigate.
Glad to read you’d at least found those samples. The first URL was an edit because of the reason you described. However, I’d failed to explain the next move was to the drop-down menu “solutions” at the top of the page. Then click on “Marketplace” to start from the beginning with your personal search. There is a guy who has a website linked to Shapeway called ‘Keen eyes’ these pages could be of interest. Quote: “Our Scale Models unit develops models of small industrial railway prototypes, specializing in 1:32 and 1:24 scales with secondary production of some designs in 1:13.7, 1:19, 1:20.3, 1:43.5 and 1:48 scales. I have numerous Shapeway bookmarks of G scale items from there. Good Luck
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So you have been married 50 years this FridayMrs tac has known that for many years. Fifty, to be exact, this coming Saturday.
Speaking as one whose 50 years of marriage will be celebrated a week on Saturday, I find it fascinating that it is one of those mathematical certainties that if you get married on a Saturday, the 50th anniversary of your wedding will always be on a Saturday, that's irrespective of when leap years fall, etc.
David
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