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Brass does in modelling what plastic cannot: it is thin, stiff and can be soldered. Where a plastic rod would bend or snap at the first touch, brass holds – which is why aerials, grab handles, gun barrels and the pins under figures are made from it. This diameter is 1.7 mm, and the pack holds 5 rods 20 cm long, so one pack yields a great many parts. The thicker diameters, for structure. Here brass takes a load-bearing role – holding a figure on its base or forming the skeleton of a diorama build. The material takes cyanoacrylate, two-part epoxy or solder.
Specifications
| Code | AK9116 |
| Type | brass pipes |
| Material | brass |
| Size | 1.7 mm diameter, 20 cm long |
| Pack | 5 units |
| Weight | 0.01 kg |
What it is for
- Load-bearing pins for heavy figures and busts
- Pipework and posts in scenes
- Scaffolding and bridge structures
- Axles for large moving parts
What to pair it with
Other diameters from 0.2 to 3.0 mm are in the Building Materials category. For accurate ring bending there is the Ring Maker, for bonding use cyanoacrylate with Eraser Cleaner for its residue, and cut on the A4 mat.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cut a rod without crushing the end?
Not with cutters. At thin diameters a knife is enough: lay the rod on a mat, roll it under the blade a few times and it snaps cleanly. For thicker sizes use a razor saw or a tube cutter, then dress the end with a file.
Does paint stick to brass?
Not on its own. Brass must be degreased and primed before painting – without primer the acrylic peels at the first touch. Suitable primers are in the Primers category.
What glue works on brass?
Cyanoacrylate or two-part epoxy; plastic cement does nothing on metal. For load-bearing joints soldering is the surest, but for ordinary detail work cyanoacrylate in a close-drilled hole is plenty.