Hydraulic line material for 1/35 scale models

JohnnyK

You could try Hobby Lobby or Michaels. That's where I get most of my wires. 

 

Indeed, both are great for that stuff.  I now find a wider selection of wire from craft stores than from electronic supply places.  Look for it in the jewelry section.

Go to a fly fishing / fly tying shop.   If none in your area try BassPro or Cabellas.   If all else fails try Amazon.  Fly tyers use lead wire to weight many of their patterns.

I have several spools.   It typically ranges from 10 thousandths up to 40+ thousandths.  Great for hydraulics.  Also good for brake lines, electrical cables, and other such plumbing needs.

The one problem I might see is that it lacks a model manufacturer's logo  

Tamiya sells the tubing the provide in their bike kits as part  of their 'detail up' series.  A few different diameters.  Here's an example:

https://www.ebay.com/p/13004346577

You could try Hobby Lobby or Michaels. That's where I get most of my wires. 

solder is another good one .

Dead soft copper wire sold for jewelry making is also a good choice.  I recently bought some from Amazon that was an assortment that ranged from 18 to 28 gauge.  It was easy to work with and held its shape really nicely.  Used some to make leg restraint lanyards on a 1/32 scale K-36D ejection seat.

Regular electrical wire of the right diameter can be used...but I prefer solder or lead wire (of the type used in fishing) since it will hold a shape more easily.

There's a great lead wire size assortment here.