Need Spark Plug Wire?

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Anyone need spark plug wire?

[Paul B. Canney]

I hear they're priced quite nicely

[old school modeler]

hint hint.....

so how much are they?

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[peteski]

Price is very nice but I wonder what is the outside diameter of the spark plug wire (including the insulation)?

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.022

[Paul B. Canney]

beautiful stuff

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Thank you Paul!

[Starry Eyes]

Will you be carrying 8th scale Mr. Bill ??

[Paul B. Canney]

Dec 18, 2012 20:43:00 GMT -6 Starry Eyes said:

Will you be carrying 8th scale Mr. Bill ??

Took the words right out of my fingers I bought some from a guy on another board that said they were 1/8th but they are obviously better suited to 1/16th.

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Dec 19, 2012 6:18:08 GMT -6 Paul B. Canney said:

Dec 18, 2012 20:43:00 GMT -6 Starry Eyes said:

Will you be carrying 8th scale Mr. Bill ??

Took the words right out of my fingers I bought some from a guy on another board that said they were 1/8th but they are obviously better suited to 1/16th.

I thought he was kiddin... Should this be looked into?

[Starry Eyes]

Dec 19, 2012 16:50:36 GMT -6 @scaledetail said:

Dec 19, 2012 6:18:08 GMT -6 Paul B. Canney said:

Took the words right out of my fingers I bought some from a guy on another board that said they were 1/8th but they are obviously better suited to 1/16th.

I thought he was kiddin... Should this be looked into?

there is always enough in the new kits but is sometimes missing from the old kits.. also if a guy is bashing or building a project the need is there .. speaking for myself of course,, ;D

[peteski]

Dec 18, 2012 5:35:25 GMT -6 @scaledetail said:

.022

Thanks.
That is the reason I always ask for the diameter.

0.022" diameter wire is scale diameter:

0.946" in 1:43
0.704" in 1:32
0.550" in 1:25
0.528" in 1:24
0.396" in 1:18
0.352" in 1:16
0.264" in 1:12
0.176" in 1:8

This way you have an idea whether the wire will be correct for your model. Assuming that you know the diameter of the 1:1 scale wire you are trying to replicate.

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Dec 24, 2012 4:03:12 GMT -6 peteski said:

Dec 18, 2012 5:35:25 GMT -6 @scaledetail said:

.022

Thanks.
That is the reason I always ask for the diameter.

0.022" diameter wire is scale diameter:

0.946" in 1:43
0.704" in 1:32
0.550" in 1:25
0.528" in 1:24
0.396" in 1:18
0.352" in 1:16
0.264" in 1:12
0.176" in 1:8

This way you have an idea whether the wire will be correct for your model. Assuming that you know the diameter of the 1:1 scale wire you are trying to replicate.

Assuming that you know... I'm a big boy, Just call me stupid
if that's what you mean. I can handle it!
This is a hobby, not a profession, or career. Many things in
this hobby are not 100% accurate, but they look good!
Most of the Show Rods this site was designed for do not
even exist in 1:1. How's that for correct? I would be very
interested in seeing your chart on specs, & tolerance of
non-existent vehicles.
This wire is the exact same size I have been buying at the
hobby shop for years at $3.50 a pop! assuming I can read
my dial calipers. And a pre-wired distributor from the same
wire is almost $6.00
If it pleases you my friend, I will graciously promise to never
sell another inch of wire on this site, Your call.
Merry Christmas peteski!
Bill

[Paul B. Canney]

Dec 24, 2012 4:03:12 GMT -6 peteski said:

Dec 18, 2012 5:35:25 GMT -6 @scaledetail said:

.022

Thanks.
That is the reason I always ask for the diameter.

0.022" diameter wire is scale diameter:

0.946" in 1:43
0.704" in 1:32
0.550" in 1:25
0.528" in 1:24
0.396" in 1:18
0.352" in 1:16
0.264" in 1:12
0.176" in 1:8

This way you have an idea whether the wire will be correct for your model. Assuming that you know the diameter of the 1:1 scale wire you are trying to replicate.

I guess I don't understand. .55 x 25 = 13.75 inches

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Dec 24, 2012 13:55:09 GMT -6 Paul B. Canney said:

Dec 24, 2012 4:03:12 GMT -6 peteski said:

Thanks.
That is the reason I always ask for the diameter.

0.022" diameter wire is scale diameter:

0.946" in 1:43
0.704" in 1:32
0.550" in 1:25
0.528" in 1:24
0.396" in 1:18
0.352" in 1:16
0.264" in 1:12
0.176" in 1:8

This way you have an idea whether the wire will be correct for your model. Assuming that you know the diameter of the 1:1 scale wire you are trying to replicate.

I guess I don't understand. .55 x 25 = 13.75 inches

His chart is not quite self explanatory, but the equation would be
.022 x 25 = .55 inches in 1:1 and that is correct, But!
When I decided the hobby shop was gouging me too deep, I
took the direct approach to resolve the issue, not the scientific
approach. I measured the wire from the hobby shop, and that's
what I searched for in bulk. I bought a few thousand ft. to get
the lower price. but that's the way it works.
I have had several compliments, but never one complaint until
now. Right or wrong, I like the look, and I'm not alone.

[peteski]

Scaledetail,
By posting the chart, I only wanted to show the scale dimensions of the wire you sell. Nowhere I said that it was too large, too small, or out of scale. No complaints here.

In my modeling experience, if you properly scale things on a model, it will just look "right". It is those little things (like wiring or hoses) that make a big visual difference. Sure, some showrods might be pure fantasy, but if you build them to look as they would if they really existed in 1:1 scale, they will look very realistic. As a modeler, you should know that.

Again, I'm not trying to put your product down. The wire that you have seems to be very similar in dimensions and appearance to a 30 ga. wire-wrapping wire I buy from electronic suppliers. I bought bunch from a surplus dealer and I have also repackaged it in 4' sections (of 4 different colors) and sold them to my local club members for a buck per bag. The guys in the club were buying it from me.

The reason I asked for the diameter is because I am always on a lookout for a very fine electrical wire. Like the stuff Detail Master or ProTech sells. I actually use it for its intended purpose (when I install working lights in some of my smaller models).