Spit88 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I am looking to wire my first engine (actually I have a P-47D, FW190A-8, Ki:44) ready to go. I was wondering if there was on line build article anyone knows about that I can refer to on how to do this correctly. Also, what type/guage/size of wire do I require to purchase for the engine, brake lines on the landing gear, etc. I would really appreciate all assitance and tips regarding this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I use .009 guage solder for engine wiring in 1/32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I add some control wires and Ignition Wires to my Ki-44 Build that is In-progress area.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Lead Wire sold to anglers to make their on "flies" for Fly Fishing. It comes in several different diameters. Barry Check Here: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...__SearchResults Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 an excellent source of wire is uh... stranded wire for autos or houses; strip off the outer jacket, and away you go, sized with the MkI eyeball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 As mentioned, check out the builds here and at other sites. Many will have in-progress shots showing how they wired stuff. It is not hard, just takes patience. As for wire types and sizes; whatever it takes to get the look you are after! Typically you want soft wire though as it is easy to bend and work with. Sizes are based on pics and simply what looks right. Walkaround pics can be found online and in several books. It may look daunting at first but if you focus on one wire at a time and just keep adding you will quickly see results. You don't need to add every wire either, just until it looks busy enough for you. You will quickly get the idea. Soon you will be showing us how it is done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pratt Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Check out any good fishing store...go through their fly tying section...it's a scratch builders smorgasbord...damn I hope I spelled that right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJ Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Smörgåsbord Bork Bork Bork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Bork Bork Bork! Hey!!..That looks like you Dave,but who's your "Date". Dave is right..Flyshop,all kinds of useful items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre F-86 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Another good source of scratch building parts is an old radio. Very small guage wire can be taken of the small transformers, resisters make good O2 tanks and hydraulic accumulators and such. Radio shack has a selection of enamelled bell wire in 3 different sizes that works well. As mentioned, solder in various gauges. Old phone extensions have good wire. Electronic hardware has lots of stranded wire in very small sizes. Strip it and wrap with thin strips of tape to make the insulated brackets it hangs in. As for sizing the wires, I find it best to check my photos and then just use the Mk 1 Mod A eyeball to guesstimate the appropriate sizes. One thing, electrical wires usually are ok going from point to point in loops. Solid hydraulic lines for the most part are straight with radiused turns. Exception to that is hoses, and braided hose. (I suppose I should qualify that. Its been my experience that the above applies. Do whatever your refs show.) Sabre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koala Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Ditto to all the above plus a small word of caution. Remember that while there is a wierd satisfaction in Modelling for God, that alot of the work in wiring up an engine barely visible at the end of the day. For example, a reference photo of a jug engine can look like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koala Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Then you can get your model looking something similar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koala Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Then not have alot to see at the end of the day... Good luck anyway. BTW - if using copper wire, anneal it. Heat it up cherry red and it becomes much softer and easy to form to shape (edit - when cool that is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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