Many thanks to Bill Hines for inspiring my T-Bucket and for the photos! Use the coupon code MODELCARMUSE to receive a discount on your purchase from Scale Mororsport, see the link in the description. Thank you to our Tier 5 Patron, Mark S. Gustavson, Esq.
The method I use is wrapping the wire around a small screw, I have an assortment of them just for this, and it always gives me equal coil spacing. Taking it to the next level, drill a hole through the screw to start your coil and then drill a hole in the matching nut, you can make coils like a machine.
Another way to make coil springs is to use the proper size rod mounted in a cordless drill with the wire bent down into the drill chuck next to the rod and slowly spin the drill. This is how jewlers make a large number of jump rings for a necklace or a bracelet at one time.
I love these how to videos...Any chance you could do a segment on engine compartments with the different materials and methods to make them look realistic?
Would wonder if possible that you can use a similar rod as where a small size drill bit.? As where use the bottom of the drill shaft to make your springs if didn't have the same size rod that you have used to make those micro coilovers shocks.? What size of copper wire you have used for something like that.? Very interesting info. I hope you are able to continue with more interesting information about customized models parts. That was very helpful and cool.
You definitely can use a drill bit or find a machine screw that is the right size and wind the wire around that. Then unscrew the machine screw and you have an even spacing between the coils.
Using the shaft part of drill bits is a great idea, since a drill bit set gives a number of sizes to choose from! The copper was just some electrical wire I’ve had lying around for years, stripped of the insulation. Glad this was helpful; we plan to do more how-tos.
You can wind those springs easier using a drill. Put the rod in the chuck. Stick the end of the wire into the cavity between the chuck jaws and away you go. Pretty much all battery drills have variable speed. Go as fast or slow as you like. 😉
@ModelCarMuse I don't know about others, but I use a Black and Decker "with Autosense), model # BDCDE120. It goes pretty slow when the trigger is barely depressed. I use it a LOT with the tiniest drill bits - and the balance is great!
That top rail on the 3d print was very malformed. The unit looks great with your modification, but i think you should have replaced that top rail with a clean piece of plastic stock. Other than that, a very nice degree of work! Thanks for sharing! 😊
Beutiful work. I must ask. The Revell chrome. Du you cover it with anything? Any clear or so? I find handling parts with that chrome easilly dulls the effect of the chrome.
Many thanks to Bill Hines for inspiring my T-Bucket and for the photos!
Use the coupon code MODELCARMUSE to receive a discount on your purchase from Scale Mororsport, see the link in the description.
Thank you to our Tier 5 Patron, Mark S. Gustavson, Esq.
The method I use is wrapping the wire around a small screw, I have an assortment of them just for this, and it always gives me equal coil spacing. Taking it to the next level, drill a hole through the screw to start your coil and then drill a hole in the matching nut, you can make coils like a machine.
I use pen springs on my lowriders I cut them by one ring off. And they also are thin springs. I love that copper look with the chrome looked awesome
That's a great idea!
Thanks Doug, Enjoy hearing the interviews at the NNL's, but the building secrets hit the spot!
Thanks for always giving us great content Doug!
Great tip! It's amazing how much better it looks. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely and very realistic work. Thanks for sharing with us all, well done 👍🏼
I've always wanted to try this, and you made it look easy, thank you!
Awesome tip. I'll have to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Nice Video!!! Love the stretch. They look Great!!! Thanks for sharing
great article Doug. Revell chrome looks really good. Ron Butterfield
Another way to make coil springs is to use the proper size rod mounted in a cordless drill with the wire bent down into the drill chuck next to the rod and slowly spin the drill.
This is how jewlers make a large number of jump rings for a necklace or a bracelet at one time.
Awesome! Thank you for posting this, it's a great help!
Very nice detail!
Excellent tip, cheers from Nova Scotia.
Hi Ken!
Nice video Doug
Wonderful work, as always.
When I called my hobby room my ‘studio’ some mocked the name. Not now that you have used the name it gives it further cachet😀
I love these how to videos...Any chance you could do a segment on engine compartments with the different materials and methods to make them look realistic?
Great idea! Added to the production list.
Cool as alawys. 👍
Would wonder if possible that you can use a similar rod as where a small size drill bit.? As where use the bottom of the drill shaft to make your springs if didn't have the same size rod that you have used to make those micro coilovers shocks.? What size of copper wire you have used for something like that.? Very interesting info. I hope you are able to continue with more interesting information about customized models parts. That was very helpful and cool.
You definitely can use a drill bit or find a machine screw that is the right size and wind the wire around that. Then unscrew the machine screw and you have an even spacing between the coils.
Using the shaft part of drill bits is a great idea, since a drill bit set gives a number of sizes to choose from!
The copper was just some electrical wire I’ve had lying around for years, stripped of the insulation. Glad this was helpful; we plan to do more how-tos.
You can wind those springs easier using a drill. Put the rod in the chuck. Stick the end of the wire into the cavity between the chuck jaws and away you go. Pretty much all battery drills have variable speed. Go as fast or slow as you like. 😉
I’ve tried many different drills and have yet to find one that turned slow enough for me to easily control the wrap. What drill do you use?
@ModelCarMuse I don't know about others, but I use a Black and Decker "with Autosense), model # BDCDE120. It goes pretty slow when the trigger is barely depressed. I use it a LOT with the tiniest drill bits - and the balance is great!
@@ModelCarMuse I've got a hikoki battery drill. It has a slow speed gearbox selection.
That top rail on the 3d print was very malformed. The unit looks great with your modification, but i think you should have replaced that top rail with a clean piece of plastic stock. Other than that, a very nice degree of work!
Thanks for sharing! 😊
I agree, but it will be covered over by the rear cross member. ;)
Beutiful work. I must ask. The Revell chrome. Du you cover it with anything? Any clear or so? I find handling parts with that chrome easilly dulls the effect of the chrome.
So far, no, I haven’t coated it, but I have been very careful about handling. It’s a relatively new product and I’m still exploring it.
@ModelCarMuse thank you for your respond! 😎
Beautiful, where do you get the vise to make coil over?
My old LHS had vises, but even places like harbor freight has small jeweler vises
I’ve had this vac-u-vice for 50 years. They are not making them anymore but I do see some available on eBay.
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The echo really sucks, dude, gotta get shot of any flat surfaces. Even hanging a cloth will take most of it out.