cbk57 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Hi All, in looking at the new Airscale bits for the Airfix Hellcat I was noticing that certain switches need to be added. It reminded me that there are a ton of 1/24 scale after market bits that might be useful for your Hellcat build. I am linking just toggle switches but if you starting looking for automotive subject matter there is some amazing stuff out there that can be used for 1/24 planes: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=1%2F24+toggle+switch&_sacat=0 Top Studio, KA models and Model Factory hiro supply a lot of bits in 1/24, 1/20 and 1/12 scale that can fit various uses on bigger LSP’s like 1/24 scale. LSP_K2, D.B. Andrus and Out2gtcha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Ordered another 2 lots of the Top Studio 1/20 toggle switches last week in readiness. More than enough for sure but I can guarantee some will ping off the tweezers into oblivion with no hope of finding them and the switches sometimes seem to be hard to find over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propwash Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 in addition to toggle switches, 1/24 car accessories like radiator hoses, hose clamps, spark plug wires, battery cables, etc., have wide application to 1/24 aircraft. I have a shoebox filled with car parts that I keep for detailing aircraft. Out2gtcha and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Those switches are awesome! I wish they were in 1/32, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Yeah, I use the resin bits and pieces like hose connectors and whatnot too. The braided wires work well for the shielded cables found in some aircraft cockpits. More so since they are already the right colour out of the packet. Be warned though, super glue darkens them so be sparing with the stuff I’d thats what you’re using to fix them in place. Next time I’m trying PVA. Edited May 1, 2019 by ade rowlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldEagle Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Incredible. Never knew anything like this existed. They sound reassuringly expensive. nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Yep, try the site I use for all sorts of braded hoses, clamps, colored spark plug wire, toggle switches, ect, ect Large selection of stuff that could be applicable to what we do, and some great shipping too: https://www.hiroboy.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 13 hours ago, BaldEagle said: They sound reassuringly expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I can already tell my 1/24 hellcat build will be long and expensive... BaldEagle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 7 hours ago, D.B. Andrus said: Don't laugh until you have actually checked the prices. £17 for 4 small hose thingies Bloody hell! D.B. Andrus and BaldEagle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 stuff I've bought and used... https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=19027 switches https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=51198 Hose https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=51196 Hose joints No more expensive than dedicated detail sets I've bought for planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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