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Posted by photoman_6 on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:56 PM

Hello, all. My name is ralph and I live in sunny Sarasota, Fl.

I've been modeling mainly cars for most of my life.  Im in my seventies and due to the pandemic, I decided to go back into the hobby and dug out a old Pocher 540k model that I had begun to build back in 2002 and put away for various reasons.

It took about four months but it's finally finished, along with a 37 cord by amt, and a couple of others.  Im currently working on a large Bugatti Royale, and a 57 1:12 thunderbird.

I found the 540 very challenging, with hundreds of nuts and screws, and it really made me focus and concentrate the mind.  It was exasperating and exhilirating at the same time.

I find I now have much more patience and the desire to make things as perfect as I can, instead of just rushing through the build to finish it.

 

Im having a problem finding the appropriate tubing to use for sparkplug wires, brake lines, radiator hoses, etc.  Any source suggestions?

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  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Thursday, December 3, 2020 5:22 PM

Welcome to the Forums! 

 

 

 

 

fox
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    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Thursday, December 3, 2020 5:29 PM

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you with us.

If you go to the "Auto" section of the forums there are plenty of members there that will be ready to help you.

Jim Captain

Stay Safe.

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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    November 2008
  • From: Far Northern CA
Posted by mrmike on Thursday, December 3, 2020 5:48 PM

Shops that sell fly fishing supplies have an enormous selection of small scale wire and tubing. It's generally a lot cheaper than the model branded stuff, and comes in a wide range of colors.

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, December 3, 2020 6:46 PM
Welcome aboard

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Posted by montague on Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:38 PM

Welcome! Sorry I can't help with the tubing, but it's nice to meet you!

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    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Friday, December 4, 2020 12:34 AM

Welcome aboard.  Have a look hear  https://www.tedsmodelingmarketplace.com/

Loads of goodies

Thanks,

John

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