Jon Cole Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 It sounds easy, but the lug nuts on my models usually look like crapola! I suppose I could go with photo-etch bolt heads, but... isn't there anything better? Maybe an actual bolt & stud? Doesn't have to be functional. Any ideas? Thanks. -Jon- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Jim Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 It sounds easy, but the lug nuts on my models usually look like crapola! I suppose I could go with photo-etch bolt heads, but... isn't there anything better? Maybe an actual bolt & stud? Doesn't have to be functional. Any ideas? Thanks. -Jon- They sell hex shaped plastic rod. I think Plastruck or Evergreen has it. You can buy it on the internet. I've got some somebody sent me. Not sure what size would work best. But you can just cut off a very small piece paint it, glue it on and put a black dot in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I agree with Hollywood Jim. Plastruck would be your best bet. I have used it in the past and it works very well. There are some aftermarket manufacturers that make lug nuts/rivets out of aluminum, but they can be pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSilva Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Go here first http://straightlinemodeler.org/tipsgen.html Use that list of measurements to figure whatsize rod you need from Plastruct. Evergreen doesnt make it sadly. Hex rods come in about 7 sizes or so, you can drill the centers out and add a smaller diameter rod for the studs if you want, or even sewing pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 You could try here............They look very nice and convincing if just a little high priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I think Charlie at Pro Tech has some nice stuff, but they are expensive like most PE/milled parts. He's a great guy to deal with also. http://www.protechmodelparts.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 i never really think lug nuts made from plastruct rod look right. its probably because i can never slice it consistently enough to look convincing to my eyes anyway. micro hardware is the way to go if you must insist on realistic add-on lug nuts but seems to me most open wheel castings i encounter look great just as they are with a bit of detail painting and/or a wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 You could try here............They look very nice and convincing if just a little high priced. Thanks for the link!!! That's some really nice stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 If you have molded in lug nuts, you can hit them with a fine point Sharpie. That's what I did here. The center hub is also silver Sharpie...The paint on the wheels is Tamiya Gold Leaf.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuitbuilder Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 It sounds easy, but the lug nuts on my models usually look like crapola! I suppose I could go with photo-etch bolt heads, but... isn't there anything better? Maybe an actual bolt & stud? Doesn't have to be functional. Any ideas? Thanks. -Jon- Check out the detail parts in the model RR section of your LHS, or go to walthers.com and check out the plastic hex nut detail parts there. Ready made, and they look good! Biscuitbuilder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 What's goin' on... Buiscuitbuilder is correct. Grant Line Scale Products for model railroad details has them in various sizes. The bolts are molded w/ fine shanks below the hex . Using a pin vice drill ... drill out the bolt pattern in the rim. The bit size is determined by the diameter of the shank on the scale bolt. Cut the bolt from the spur leaving the shank intact and insert it thru the hole in the rim. On the back side of the rim apply a small amount of glue to the shank and allow it to dry. Then cut off excess then install the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dood Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 No sorry. But thanks for the links. Between them I should be lost for a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 My LHS recently started carrying a tool that punches hex shapes (in varying sizes) from sheet styrene in varying thicknesses. At about $100, it's a bit pricey.There is a similar tool to punch round discs, and the armor/aircraft guys are using it to make rivets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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