Small pipe fittings

[Rik ShawParticipant @rikshaw]

As a beginner re: 45mm/G gauge I could do with a pointer or two. Can some one recommend supplier/s of small brass pipe fittings for my loco boiler – unions, cones etc. I will be using 1/8" diameter copper pipe. EPK have some of the stuff I need but not all.

I'll also need a water sight glass approx 40mm between centres – is such a thing available or are you expected to buy the glass and make your own?

Any advice much appreciated.

Rik

[Rik ShawParticipant @rikshaw]

[mechman48Participant @mechman48]

Rik.
Have a look at the right hand side of this page … shopping partners… Macc Models…they seem to have a good selection of steam fittings… as for the sight glass, I am of the impression that you buy a length of tubing & cut it to suit your requirements.

George.

[Paul KempParticipant @paulkemp46892]

Rik,

Be aware that theoretically brass is not a good material for boiler fittings due to zinc being leached out leaving a spongy copper matrix that is weak and prone to failure! You should use gunmetal or bronze. However practically I think most of the commercial suppliers seem to use brass, certainly those that I have purchased in the past seem to be brass. They should be fine as long as you inspect them regularly and replace any that are going an orange colour.

Paul.

[mechman48Participant @mechman48]

Rik
Also have a look at …http://www.pollymodelengineering.co.uk/​

Yorkshire model engineering supplies… jbboyce@jbboyce.karoo.co.uk…. no web site but plenty of steam fittings in their listing.

http://www.steamfittings.co.uk/

​George

 

Edited By mechman48 on 24/02/2017 18:54:37

[alan-lloydParticipant @alan-lloyd]

Stuart models do 1/8 pipe and fittings

[julian atkinsParticipant @julianatkins58923]

Hi Rik,

I have used the K&S range of copper thinwall pipe for many years, available at most model shops in the UK.

I make all my own fittings plus cones and union nuts etc. As a result, I can tailor make everything to much finer 'scale' sizes and far more 'scale' than off the shelf commercial fittings, and also at a fraction of the cost.

I would encourage anyone to 'have a go' at making their own. The results should look far better than commercial fittings.

Cheers,

Julian

[Rik ShawParticipant @rikshaw]

Thanks for your tips chaps. I can get most of what I want from your recommended vendors and what I can't buy I will make myself.

Rik

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