Gun Tubing

didfaI

Member since
December 2002
From: Vallejo, CA

Gun Tubing

Posted by didfaI on Friday, October 24, 2003 6:44 PM

I want to use tubing for the guns on both 1/32 & 1/48 aircraft. I know about KARAYA and their barrels but would rather do my own. I've also heard of K&E but have been unable to find them.
What size tubing for each scale and where do I find them (K&E) on the web? Eight Ball [8]

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Friday, October 24, 2003 7:01 PM

Here are a couple of options for tubing.....
http://www.k-tube.com/
http://www.micromark.com/
http://www.mcmaster.com/

Swanny's Models

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Friday, October 24, 2003 8:59 PM

Hey check this place out for all your tubing and other shape brass, stainless steel, etc... Swanny you might want to check them out also! http://www.smallparts.com/ Great selection and prices! Be sure to order your free comprehensive catalog, awesome reference. Wink [;)]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 9:15 PM

Woody forgive my ignorance on aircraft identification(I used to think I was pretty good but have learned thats just what I THOUGHT! LOL) is that a MIG-29?
Chris

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Friday, October 24, 2003 10:26 PM

Hey Chris, Would you believe a Su-27?

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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didfaI

Member since
December 2002
From: Vallejo, CA

Posted by didfaI on Friday, October 24, 2003 10:39 PM

Woody, smallparts is nonfuctiononie. Will try later and thanks for the info. One of the best things about this forum is that there's always help out there.

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didfaI

Member since
December 2002
From: Vallejo, CA

Posted by didfaI on Friday, October 24, 2003 10:51 PM

Hey, Swanny, thanks for the tip but those pipes/tubes were just a little too large for gun barrels on 1/32, 1/48 aircraft.
Again, thanks for taking the time to reply.

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didfaI

Member since
December 2002
From: Vallejo, CA

Posted by didfaI on Friday, October 24, 2003 10:52 PM

Hey, Swanny, thanks for the tip but those pipes/tubes were just a little too large for gun barrels on 1/32, 1/48 aircraft.
Again, thanks for taking the time to reply.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 11:46 PM

Ahhhh yes the SU-27 Flanker...thats why I asked I get the 2 mixed up....Alot I remember seeing one of those at an airshow at Norfolk a few years back and even then thought it was a MIG-29 until I saw the placard in front of the nose.
Chris

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F105-Thud

Member since
April 2003
From: Swindon, UK

Posted by F105-Thud on Sunday, October 26, 2003 6:02 AM

Try and use some tubing made by a firm called minimecca (from Spain). I use 1.2mm and 0.5mm for 1/48 scale planes. It`s available from www.rollmodels.com or www.greatmodels.com to name but a few.
Hope this helps.
David

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, October 26, 2003 10:09 PM

Hey guys the link for Smallparts is working today. They are a good source for acrylic rod also. Wink [;)]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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