Round Lead Wire.

[James Rademaker]

Hi guys,

  I would appreciate your help on which size to use to simulate hydraulic lines on landing gear. 
Thanks,

Jim

[Juggernut]

Use what looks right.

[James Rademaker]

I appreciate you getting back to me. A follow up question, is there any company that is your go to?

Thanks,

Jim

[Juggernut]

Bass Pro Shops  White River Fly Shop Lead Wire Assortment. Comes in six different diameters (lead wire).
 

 Lead wire.

[denders]

UMM has lead wire in various sizes as well as other types of wire too. And lots of other useful stuff too.

 

Unique Master Models

 

[James Rademaker]

Thanks guys,

Jim

[geedubelyer]

Hi James, I'm with Juggernaut. 

The wire I've used is from a fishing source for tying flies. 

[RCPlym]

18 hours ago, James Rademaker said:

Hi guys,

  I would appreciate your help on which size to use to simulate hydraulic lines on landing gear. 
Thanks,

Jim

 

Electronics solder. Sizes from 0.25mm and upwards.

[Out2gtcha]

My advice if you were in the US would be to go to Bass Pro fishing shop and get their assortment pack. Super handy, and Ive had and continue to use my for 10+ years now:

 

https://www.basspro.com/p/white-river-fly-shop-lead-wire-assortment?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=BPS|Shopping|PMax|Proprietary|General|NCO|Google|NMT&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21743868700&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4pvMBhDYARIsAGfgwvzOoFKItbkTWcIURslVz9N9Ju_34Pw3_kvvm3d4JOxVr0wB7wO0U_waAnAFEALw_wcB

 

Outside of the US, Im honestly not sure.

[RCPlym]

0.5mm and up here, way cheaper than fishing shops.

 

I just found this on AliExpress: 
￡3.75 | Lead-free Solder Wire Sn99.3/Cu0.7 High Purity Soldering Wire Roll for Electronic Repair Environmental Protection tin Wire Flux
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwSjJPe

 

Probably even cheaper with a proper search.

Edited February 7 by RCPlym

[Juggernut]

What they don't tell you at Bass Pro is the sizes.  My kit has the following sizes:  0.010", 0.015", 0.020", 0.025", 0.030", and 0.035".  I've had this set for several years and am only just getting to the end of one of the spools (0.010").

 

[Juggernut]

3 minutes ago, RCPlym said:

0.5mm and up here, way cheaper than fishing shops.

 

I just found this on AliExpress: 
￡3.75 | Lead-free Solder Wire Sn99.3/Cu0.7 High Purity Soldering Wire Roll for Electronic Repair Environmental Protection tin Wire Flux
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwSjJPe

 

Probably even cheaper with a proper search.

 

Seeing as the OP is in the United States, ordering from without the U.S. may present additional costs otherwise not incurred in a domestic order (aka Tariffs, etc.).  If I had to  reorder more (and I will some day), I'd get the same stuff.  Right now, $30 (plus tax and shipping most likely) is VERY economical when the spools last for years.

[Out2gtcha]

True, there is seemingly less need for some of the larger sizes, but Ive used some out of every spool myself, and considering what I paid for it initially, Id still say worthwhile.

[RCPlym]

7 minutes ago, Juggernut said:

 

Seeing as the OP is in the United States, ordering from without the U.S. may present additional costs otherwise not incurred in a domestic order (aka Tariffs, etc.).  If I had to  reorder more (and I will some day), I'd get the same stuff.  Right now, $30 (plus tax and shipping most likely) is VERY economical when the spools last for years.

 

No idea where the chap is based, but the tariffs the US currently has in place can be a deal killer. ☹️

 

[Out2gtcha]

23 minutes ago, RCPlym said:

 

No idea where the chap is based, but the tariffs the US currently has in place can be a deal killer. ☹️

 

 

Indeed, James is in the US. 

Its an awful situation for sure. Even sending anything overseas is seemingly impossible rn.