Tiny Chicago Screw/ Screw Post needed. HELP!

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Hello everybody!

im making an 1:8 architectural model. what screws should i use as bolts? Tiny chicago screws or an alternative!?

i am building a scale model for an architectural project. i already built a 1:16 model using little wooden sticks as bolts. in the big model however, which should look as professional as it gets, i need to use screws. I was researching on the internet but couldnt find anything that would fit! help needed!!! this is a sketch of what id ideally use:

http://i.imgur.com/iHGXz.jpg the length should be max 3" (max 76mm), maximum diameter 1/8" (3mm max) i cant seem to find anything :frowning:
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small, current model: http://i.imgur.com/BAi5L.jpg

i really hope someone can help me out!!

thanks in advance,


sophie

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Search for Screw Size #000-120 that’s about as small as they come and still readily available.

Otherwise, hit up RadioShack or a similar store that might have smaller electronics parts with really small screws.

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Hey,


wow, thanks.
i actually came across a page that makes custom screws thanks to your little hint :slight_smile:
as i saw i wasnt the first person looking for miniature screws/ screw posts, i thought id share the page!

we are requesting a quote now, so lets see the results.

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Sometimes you need smaller… although 1:8 scale isn’t that small.

Another search to try would be: “model engineering bolts”, or “scale model bolts”

operational: http://www.scalehardware.com/

appearance only (non-operational): http://www.scalehardware.com/simulated-hex-bolts-c-3

http://www.ba-bolts.co.uk/

http://americanmodeleng.com/id41.html

http://www.modeleng.org/suppliers/supply_m.htm

http://www.brunell.com/prodtype.asp?PT_ID=80&strPageHistory=cat

a favorite of mine…
http://forum.scalemodelhorsedrawnvehicle.co.uk/showthread.php?t=933

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Whoa!! What a collection! Bookmarking…