BRASS PIPES 0.8MM O. 5 UNITS.

Brass pipes 0.8 mm in diameter by AK interactive in a pack of five. A building material for barrels, piping, handholds and reinforcing joints, not a finished accessory for a specific model.

Manufacturer AK interactive
Product EAN8591111000000

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3.16 €
2.61 € without VAT
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Brass pipes 0.8 mm, 5 pieces — AK interactive

The pack contains five brass pipes with an outer diameter of 0.8 mm. It is a building material, not a finished set of parts: you do not get a casting for a specific kit but raw stock that you cut and shape as needed. Brass has two advantages over plastic — it holds a thin wall and a small diameter without bending, and it takes mechanical stress, so it is used for parts that would be fragile in plastic.

Typical uses

  • Barrels, exhaust pipes, hydraulic and fuel lines on vehicles and aircraft.
  • Handholds, steps, antennas and railings, where a plastic part looks too heavy.
  • Pinning — gluing a pipe into two parts reinforces the joint on heavy resin and metal pieces.
  • Axles and guides for moving parts and stands.

Working with the material and painting

Cut the pipe with a saw or a metal cutter, not with side cutters — those squeeze the end into an oval. Take off the burrs after cutting with a fine file and clean out the bore. Degrease the brass before painting and let it dry; on smooth metal with no preparation the paint only sits on the surface and peels off during handling. Then use a primer applied in a genuinely thin coat — on metal, a thinner and lighter layer holds better than one heavy coat that stays on the surface like a skin and fills in the fine edges. Only over the dry primer should you apply the paint in the usual way.

Who the material is for

For modelers who go beyond the contents of the box — replacing plastic parts, reinforcing the structure or making their own details. The 0.8 mm diameter is among the most used sizes for small tubular elements.

The material is supplied unworked and unpainted. Protect your eyes and hands when cutting and sanding metal, as the ends of the pipes can be sharp.

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FAQ

It is not. It is a building material that you cut and shape to your own needs.

With a saw or a metal cutter. Side cutters squeeze the end into an oval and close the bore.

Only after preparation. Degrease the metal and cover it with a thin coat of primer, otherwise the paint will peel off during handling.

The name of the set states only the diameter and the number of pieces; the packaging states the length.

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BRASS PIPES 0.8MM O. 5 UNITS.

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In stock
3.16 €
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