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Post by falcon on Sept 28, 2011 18:55:15 GMT -7
I have seen the chrome keg style gas tanks on a few cars here. Does anyone have 2 or 3 they would sell or know where I can get them ?  |
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Post by bondoman2k on Sept 28, 2011 19:45:10 GMT -7
Actually, I usually just make them myself. Several ways to do it, one would be plastic rod or tubing, in whatever diameter you want to make them. Either use flat sheet plastic on the ends or fill them with putty or glue (if you use rod you don't need to fill anything, just sand them) and sand with a slight 'beveled' look on the edges (my preferred method). Emery boards work great for sanding. If you're really 'hard up' and don't have any plastic sheet, just go to WalMart, and pickup a couple of 'empty' gift cards. They don't cost anything if you don't put any money on them..lol. Makes GREAT plastic sheeting! I just put them in my pocket and leave.  For the 'bands' that are actually the mounting brackets, find some thin craft wire, or go to Radio Shack and pick up some 30 AWG (gauge) "Kynar wrapping wire". They sell it in 3 colors: red, white, or blue. This wire is also the same size that is used for 1/25 scale modelers to do spark plug wires, so you can also find it by looking in modeling areas of your local hobby shop too. You just get a LOT more in the Radio Shack rolls, and it's actually cheaper, so it'll go a LONG ways for other projects as well. Simply wrap it around and glue it down where you want your 'brackets'. You can either paint the tank silver, or if you're really 'adventurous', you can cover it all with Bare Metal Foil. When you're done painting the tank (or foil) you can paint the bands black, or leave them silver. I think black makes them look better, but that's just me. Then just glue it wherever you want it. There are a LOT of other options for the rod or tube as well. You can use straws, inkpen tubes, basically anything that looks like a 'cylinder' shape will work. Simply a matter of whatever you can get glue to stick to. ;D Of course, you could always try to find a cheapo diecast car with one on it, and cut it off. But, for me it's easier with the other method. I do have a LOT of diecast cars to check for one, it just takes more time to look...lol. Hope that helps. If you find you aren't that 'creative', I may be able to do a few for you, but it might take a little while. I'm not exactly super fast at doing it, plus right now with the extra stuff I gotta do for work (going to night classes) I am somewhat 'tied up'. But, like I said, if you're not in a hurry, PM me and I'll see if I can work in the time.  Ron (Bondo)  |
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For the 'bands' that are actually the mounting brackets, find some thin craft wire, or go to Radio Shack and pick up some 30 AWG (gauge) "Kynar wrapping wire". They sell it in 3 colors: red, white, or blue. This wire is also the same size that is used for 1/25 scale modelers to do spark plug wires, so you can also find it by looking in modeling areas of your local hobby shop too. You just get a LOT more in the Radio Shack rolls, and it's actually cheaper, so it'll go a LONG ways for other projects as well. Simply wrap it around and glue it down where you want your 'brackets'. You can either paint the tank silver, or if you're really 'adventurous', you can cover it all with Bare Metal Foil. When you're done painting the tank (or foil) you can paint the bands black, or leave them silver. I think black makes them look better, but that's just me. 
