Looking at a video of the corn syrup facility on the MR&T I am interested in finding out what was used to model the unloading hoses? I do have the Walthers piping kit but I want to have flexible hoses represented. Experiences? Suggestions? Thanks.
I didn’t see the video you are referring to but I make hoses out of the appropriate color wire. Solid wire works the best because you can bend it into the shape you want.
Surgical tubing tends to have a natural look to it when it lays on the ground. Fabricating couplers for the ends out of styrene should be quite straight forward.
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An earlier topic suggested using 22 gauge wire for hoses. It's a cheap and easy idea. You can paint the wire any color and it does looks similar to a hose. Perhaps you might consider 24 gauge?
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Maybe tell us what episode of the series your watching so we can see what your seeing.
There are many ways to model the hoses.
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For short, thick hoses you can use women's elastic hair bands.
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An old idea once found in the Model Railroader "Kinks" column but still practical: thin gauge solder (solid, not rosin core). Easy to bend and it holds the bend.
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That's a great idea Dave. I've read that before too, never thought about it!
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dknelson An old idea once found in the Model Railroader "Kinks" column but still practical: thin gauge solder (solid, not rosin core). Easy to bend and it holds the bend. Dave Nelson
I used solder for these hoses.
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It would be episode 20. There is just a brief glimpse of the hoses which enter the building. After reading the replies I am guessing that solder was used.
http://mrr.trains.com/videos/project-layouts/2011/04/building-bay-junction-20
MisterBeasley For short, thick hoses you can use women's elastic hair bands.
Good idea until she spots one of hers on the layout! Guess I'd better ask first. But really, I can see how that would work.
I too like using solder for hoses, forms easily.
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I've used solder, as well, although the thin gauge wire idea appears to have some merit.
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kasskaboose An earlier topic suggested using 22 gauge wire for hoses. It's a cheap and easy idea. You can paint the wire any color and it does looks similar to a hose. Perhaps you might consider 24 gauge? http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/p/264175/2982477.aspx Money: 1,000th post!
I agree, the 22 AWG wire looks the best, especially for unloading hose for tank cars. I've used it before; I believe I found suggestion in an article I've read somewhere.