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- wires and tubes. I see tons of this stuff, especially in 40K, but I've never been able to find anything that would work.

- metal plating. Specifically, I'm trying to find something to replicate the metal braces on the Skaven Warp Lightning Cannon and Screaming Bell.

- anything else that isn't necessarily a piece of a model that you've found useful to replicate Tesla coils, generators, engines, etc.

What's worked for you guys, in the past?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6211760.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6211760.page GMT Misc. Bit Ideas
Warpsolution wrote:
I'm looking for a few specific types of items for conversions, but have next to no idea where to go about getting them:

1- wires and tubes. I see tons of this stuff, especially in 40K, but I've never been able to find anything that would work.

2- metal plating. Specifically, I'm trying to find something to replicate the metal braces on the Skaven Warp Lightning Cannon and Screaming Bell.

3- anything else that isn't necessarily a piece of a model that you've found useful to replicate Tesla coils, generators, engines, etc.

What's worked for you guys, in the past?


1+2 Styrene. Strips and round or tube.

3 Old electro bits from striped radio's or vcr's. ( there;s even pre coiled bit's in there... )]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6211774.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6211774.page GMT Misc. Bit Ideas
Warpsolution wrote:
I'm looking for a few specific types of items for conversions, but have next to no idea where to go about getting them:

- wires and tubes. I see tons of this stuff, especially in 40K, but I've never been able to find anything that would work.


Guitar wires, hardware store, bits and pieces from old electronics.

Also: http://zinge.co.uk/

- metal plating. Specifically, I'm trying to find something to replicate the metal braces on the Skaven Warp Lightning Cannon and Screaming Bell.


Balsa wood, plasticard, if you have a train store nearby give them a visit.

- anything else that isn't necessarily a piece of a model that you've found useful to replicate Tesla coils, generators, engines, etc.

What's worked for you guys, in the past?


Bits and pieces from old electronics, spark plugs, automotive supplies. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6211805.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6211805.page GMT Misc. Bit Ideas
Warpsolution wrote:
I'm looking for a few specific types of items for conversions, but have next to no idea where to go about getting them:

- wires and tubes. I see tons of this stuff, especially in 40K, but I've never been able to find anything that would work.

Sounds like you want a "tentacle and hose maker" I think it was called. Can do things like this:



Very simple tool, 2 plastic bopards with ridges on them, put a bit of green stuff in and roll them together. Different boards give different effects. Check out this video from Buy Painted which shows you what it can do.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6212000.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6212000.page GMT Misc. Bit Ideas http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6221096.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/561160/6221096.page GMT