1/20 scale wiring size

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1/20 scale wiring size

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Wanting to purchase some wiring/hoses for a 1/20th scale Mclaren MP4/8 I'm working on. Cannot figure out what is the correct sizing for this scale? Does anyone know off the top of their head?

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Wow! answering this "boom like that" would really be a triple deadly jump! :D
I would really recommend to chose what you find good. What? :shock: Yes!
Firstly, there will be more than one cble or hose... so, just take a good detailed pic where you see what you want to replicate. Using the rule of three: a/b=A/B, compare dimensions with a known measure of your model: the :shock: camcovers or whatever.
You can even take measures on your screen or Photoshop. It's quite easy.
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I mainly use 0,15 - 0,2mm for smaller diameters, 0,3 - 0,4mm for middle and 0,5 - 0,6 for larger diameters.
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There are some download manuals from Top Studio here.
It's not the MP4/8 but I hope it will help a little bit.
The MP4/6 is I think most useable for you.

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Thank you for all the help. I knew I could count on you guys!
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Forgot to say that i mean the wiring, not the hoses which can be larger in that scale!
steinietrabi wrote:There are some download manuals from Top Studio here.
It's not the MP4/8 but I hope it will help a little bit.
The MP4/6 is I think most useable for you.

Top Studio manuals
The MP 4/6 is 1:12, not helpfull, MP 4/4 would be the right choice
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gp-models wrote:Forgot to say that i mean the wiring, not the hoses which can be larger in that scale!
steinietrabi wrote:There are some download manuals from Top Studio here.
It's not the MP4/8 but I hope it will help a little bit.
The MP4/6 is I think most useable for you.

Top Studio manuals
The MP 4/6 is 1:12, not helpfull, MP 4/4 would be the right choice
You are right, my failure!
But you could rescale. :D
Greetings Thomas
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