Wing Supports

[jtmurp02]

What do you all use when making your own supports for the top/bottom of the wings. I'm just trying to add some to my Revell kit, trying to learn. Thanks for any help.

[Novamodeler3]

I use .020" styrene rod, and crimp the ends flat for the mounting plate with a pair of smooth needle nose.

-Justin

[jtmurp02]

Awesome, thanks for the info. This may sound stupid, but where do it get that? Hobby stores usually carry it?

[flying185]

Awesome, thanks for the info. This may sound stupid, but where do it get that? Hobby stores usually carry it?

most do or Evergreen Styrene. Their online.

[Novamodeler3]

Evergreen and Plastruct are the top 2 in the biz. I've been using Evergreen for about 5 years now, and always excellent service. Fast shipping. And a great, consistent product.

If you're looking for another route for the wing struts, try a paperclip!

-Justin

[jtmurp02]

I appreciate it guys. If I'm going to order a sheet of styrene too, to try making my own body panels, etc, do you also recommend .020"? Thanks for all the help, it's been fun getting back into modeling a little bit.

[Novamodeler3]

.020 is pretty much my standard for my molds and the panels as well. It's a half inch in 25th scale, but it looks the part when on the car. .005 and .010 is really hard to work with.



-Justin

[jtmurp02]

Thanks guys. I picked some up at the hobby store and worked with it a little. Working on a 1/24 Revell kit, going to make it Pittmans 2013 car. I'm no professional, but it's a start haha. Will post pics when I can.

[Joe]

You silly guys and your "winged" cars......

[Novamodeler3]

You silly guys and your "winged" cars......

Sorry, I wasn't crossing over. Promise.