Cylinder drain cocks

Jon Nazareth

Western Thunderer
IMG_0475.JPG Does anyone know of a supply of dummy, cast brass cylinder drain cocks for G3/G1 or maybe even 7mm? I bought a nice water gauge from Hobbyhorse Developments once but they seem to have ceased trading.

Jon

P.S. I've looked at Shapeways and nothing there.
 
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Jon Nazareth

Western Thunderer
John
Thanks for the reply but, I think that they may all be too big. In fact, I have looked at some of those sites already. Maybe, I should have written 'Dummy cylinder drains cocks' as they really don't need to function.

Jon
 

Phil O

Western Thunderer
Can you not fabricate them from bits of tube and wire, I think the hardest part would be bending the outflow.
 

Jon Nazareth

Western Thunderer
Phil
The latest idea to pop into my head was to buy a water gauge and cut off the drain cock part and use those. I've yet to actually look for the said water gauge.

Jon
 

Jon Nazareth

Western Thunderer
Jamie Page has suggested using handrail knobs and add the separate pieces as necessary. I'm going to order some 7mm to check for size but, I thought that G1 may be worth a try as well. Does anyone know where I can buy some G1 handrail knobs? I have searched t'internet but nothing comes up.

Jon
 

Mike W

Western Thunderer
Iain does indeed make probably the best investment cast bits for the model community and is also very helpful. Just be aware of his lead times.

Mike
 

P A D

Western Thunderer
It took about 3-4 weeks for my last order but the parts were excellent. Unless there is a deadline to meet, draincocks can be added any time.
 

Jon Nazareth

Western Thunderer
I tried to send Ian an enquiry on his website but couldn't make the thing work so, I left a message on his answering machine. I wonder if I should have been logged in.

Jon
 
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