scratch built cars

[goatgrams]

I'm really new at this. In looking at a plan for a stock car they mention using flat wire. What is it or where can I get it?

[ttrigg]

Goat:  Flat wire is just what it says.  Where to get a roll, I do not know. One of the forum members found some a while back, if he does not respond here you could scroll through the old posts.  On the odd occasion where I have needed a bit, I just strip the insulation off of a piece of copper electric wire and beat it flat with a hammer on the anvil on my vise.  Beating the wire flat leaves some rather distinctive marks which look more realistic, at least to me.

[NORCAL LOGGER]

Goat,

Flatwire can be obtained from gunsmithing outlets.  It is used partcularly in gun stock inlay work for black powder firearms.  one source would be Dixie Gun Works, check here.  http://www.dixiegun.com/

 It is usually available in brass, silver, and German Silver in varying thicknesses.

Later

Rick

[goatgrams]

Thank you for your help.

[Benjamin Maggi]

You could also go to the hobby ship and purchase some thin brass strip stock, like what K&S might have. That should work too. Metal is metal, and it will conduct electricity as long as you make solid connections to it like soldering or screwing.

[toenailridgesl]

Next time you replace your windscreen wipers, keep the stainless steel strips that run down each side of the blades. Hard to cut, harder to bend but.... instant flat wire