BAN004 torx cone head 0,8mm

Entering the coarser half: 0.8 mm

0.8 mm is the size at which the upper part of the graded range begins. The head already has a noticeable area, so the star recess in the middle is visible even from the viewing distance of a display cabinet and does not disappear under a single coat of paint.

The view from a distance decides

A finished scaled-down model is usually looked at from thirty to fifty centimeters. At that distance the eye picks out discontinuities of the surface better than fine engraving, and it is exactly there that a fastener standing out in relief pays off. On a motorcycle model that means mainly the radiator covers, the side plastics, the footpeg mounts and the lower part of the fairing.

A tried sequence of steps

• Finish the filling and sanding first and only then drill the holes.
• Lay on the base coat before fitting; it covers the edge of the hole as well.
• Add the heads at the end, so that further handling of the part does not spoil them.
• Use a mirror to check the position; on hidden places you will otherwise miss any skew.

The range around this size

A diameter of 0.8 mm is among the most widespread with this manufacturer, because it is offered in practically every shape of line it makes. Anyone building several machines can thus easily match the look of the heads across a whole cabinet while alternating the shapes according to the type of screw the real subject has in each place. For a first acquaintance with this range this size tends to be a sensible choice, because it is easy to fit and still does not get lost on a finished model even seen from a distance.