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ukmike

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Ideas / Suggestions needed
« on: July 24, 2018, 05:36:54 pm »

Hello.
I need some help regarding how to make very small toggle or push pull switches. The project is the dashboard on my current build 1/7th scale Riva.
I have very limited metal working tools or skills.
Have trolled the net but no success.
Thanks.
Mike.
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Re: Ideas / Suggestions needed
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2018, 06:46:08 pm »

I have seen some good things done with glass headed pins and little tiny beads. Maybe a trip to your nearest Hobbycraft or The Range will reveal the answer to your question..
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Re: Ideas / Suggestions needed
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2018, 07:07:24 pm »

buy pins with bead heads from a dressmakers or haberdashers
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Re: Ideas / Suggestions needed
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2018, 08:36:33 pm »

Hi it's John V a good thing to use is pop rivets that make nice switch and throttle levers also god for making wing mirrors cheers John V
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Re: Ideas / Suggestions needed
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2018, 08:03:51 am »

Try looking at doll's house door knobs and handles, kitchen utensils and light fittings. You may well find bits that with some cutting and filing will fit the bill. Also 2mm or 3mm copper rivets might help.


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Re: Ideas / Suggestions needed
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2018, 01:40:29 pm »

Are you aiming for brass or chrome bezels etc?
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Re: Ideas / Suggestions needed
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2018, 03:13:43 pm »

Thanks everyone for your replies and suggestions.


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Chrome ideally.


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Re: Ideas / Suggestions needed
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2018, 03:24:34 pm »

I have seen recommended a Chrome Pen - I think it may have been Tom Ships Hugill

Could you fabricate out of plastic rod/sheet etc and then Chrome?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-3rEKhEtWw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4nF6AxmhzE

Or take out a second mortgage and have a look here - http://www.exclusive-shipmodel-shop.de/Ship-Model-Fittings-Rocket

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Re: Ideas / Suggestions needed
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2018, 07:30:00 pm »

wow these bit cost a bit lol

just seen this too but like the pen idea  :-)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcJNEh38Rrc
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Re: Ideas / Suggestions needed
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2018, 05:14:20 am »

for a bank of rocker switches I have used a bank of dip switches
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