by Cliffy B » Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:12 pm
I'd say look at it this way, are you going to keep doing this or is it a one time deal? Either way you need to find some drawings/plans (the more detailed the better) and get accurate measurements of the parts in question in your scale. Then you can get brass to the closest sizes available and go from there. If you're going to keep doing this then you should get a sampling of rods in various sizes and keep them stocked and on hand. I primarily build in plastic so I keep a supply of round rods (among many other shapes) from 0.5mm up to 6mm on hand. If I was going to get into brass then I would do the same thing.
Measuring the kit parts may be misleading depending on the kits and the technology available when made. You can only make plastic so small. Plans are the best way to go to get accurate sized replacement parts. Who are you building? I'm sure someone can take some measurements for you if they have the needed plans or point you to a copy for yourself.
Hope that helps,
-Mike
I'd say look at it this way, are you going to keep doing this or is it a one time deal? Either way you need to find some drawings/plans (the more detailed the better) and get accurate measurements of the parts in question in your scale. Then you can get brass to the closest sizes available and go from there. If you're going to keep doing this then you should get a sampling of rods in various sizes and keep them stocked and on hand. I primarily build in plastic so I keep a supply of round rods (among many other shapes) from 0.5mm up to 6mm on hand. If I was going to get into brass then I would do the same thing.
Measuring the kit parts may be misleading depending on the kits and the technology available when made. You can only make plastic so small. Plans are the best way to go to get accurate sized replacement parts. Who are you building? I'm sure someone can take some measurements for you if they have the needed plans or point you to a copy for yourself.
Hope that helps,
-Mike