Fusion Hex Beads

[afx]

I've seen builders use these for hose fittings and they look great, what size(s) work best for models?  How do the sizes work - is #10 bigger or smaller than #11?

Edited March 20, 2019 by afx

[Bainford]

I've seen these on models as well where they have been used to great effect, but I've not found any usable sizes in the craft stores, etc.  Been looking for years. I as well am interested to know what is out there in scale sizes, and with a clean hex shape.

[Jantrix]

10 minutes ago, Bainford said:

 a clean hex shape.

That's the problem. I've found them and used them but the corners are always rounded and don't look quite right.

[John Pol]

I get mine from micheals they come in a pack of with 4 sizes #0 to #3

[Flat32]

Go to Fusionbeads.com and select seed beads. Then select Delica  and then hex Delica seed beads. Various colors and sizes.

 

[Flat32]

I ordered from the website and delivery time was reasonable.  I believe  Delica makes the smallest and sharpest cornered ones.

[afx]

1 hour ago, Flat32 said:

I ordered from the website and delivery time was reasonable.  I believe  Delica makes the smallest and sharpest cornered ones.

Raymond what are good sizes for modeling?  How do the sizes work - is #10 larger or smaller than #11?

[Flat32]

Bigger number is smaller bead according to Delica listings.  I ordered the smallest, #15, and it measures .048" across the flats.  Although that'd be 1.2" 1:1 they look small enough for hose fittings or truck lugnuts in 1:25 scale.

I bought them to use for larger scales. Bought the smallest hex styrene for my 1:25 efforts.  I have no experience using any of this yet so cannot advise on what's good.  Do a site search for that.

[Fat Brian]

I bought the 15/0 size and they are perfect for AN fittings and hose connections. They're under a 1/16th wide and the hole is just a bit bigger than a scale spark plug wire. $6.00 got me enough for the rest of my life, well over 1,000 I'm sure.

[Bainford]

19 hours ago, Flat32 said:

Go to Fusionbeads.com and select seed beads. Then select Delica  and then hex Delica seed beads. Various colors and sizes.

 

Thanks for that. I just bought a bag of #15 hex beads. I also picked up a bag of #15 round beads in flat black, as they seemed potentially useful.

It's also worth checking out the 'Tools & Adhesives' section. There are some interesting tools there that would be useful for model building.

[U_ser_ID]

Some great advice in this thread, thanks afx for asking and thanks to all for sharing your experience!

[mod3l Lover]

  This was indeed helpful!!