Source for Miniature Hinges
 

After months of combing dollhouse stores and hobby shops I cannot find a good hinge replacement for my Panzer III fenders. I took the time to line up 3 small hinges and it works but I am asking you guys if you hae a better solution.

The hinge I need is almost an inch long with a very small barrel. Help!

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There's Hilltop Hinge, Phoenixmodeldevelopments.com and there was another in your neck of the woods that I cannot remember their name. I called them and left a message, they never called back. In frustration I made my own. For my next couple of Panzer projects I'll be needing hinges on the outside (not my home made ugly ones!) and I plan on using these guys.

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not sure if they ship to the U.S or if you have one your side of the pond but these are pretty good http://www.hobby.uk.com/shop/catpages/page-330.html

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www.finelinemodellbau.com maybe able to assist

in the mean time the attached images are the work of PickPott craftsmanship *not mine [:o] * & his solution to the issue

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I saved all of his too, awesome and inspiring build!

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Swath... If you lived any closer I think I would hug you!!!! :D

Phoenix looks to have exactly what we need.

Pickpot's build, could you guys post up the link to that? Looks as though i missed that one...

Thank you all for the info!

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For those who missed it first time around

PanzerIII Ausf. L build by PickPott thread
Lots of pic's detailing the build progress by craftsman PickPott
http://www.rc-panzerketten-forum.com...tuser=0&page=1

enjoy [)]

OliverLove
I recommend you spend alittle time over @ www.rc-panzerketten-forum.com
despite the non English language barrier you still get the gist

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I use nylon aerlion hinges available at most RC hobby shops. They are not as nice as the examples shown above, but they are OK

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Great Planes and Dubro brands are available at Tower. Seem a little big but great to know.

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I resorted to making my own for my Sherman.
I used 1mm stainless weliding rod for the pin.That way I could solder the brass bits with no fear of locking the pin.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...l/100_2024.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...l/100_2010.jpg

Hope this is a help.
Cheers.

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Any new sources?

Hilltop Hinge's website is not working and they have a $25 minimum anyway.

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http://www.hobby.uk.com/shop/catpages/page-330.html


These hinges are perfect for my application. I bought a few 6 inch lengths to help the cost of shipping, but any one looking this is the site to use!!!

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Which part number? Without pictures what do they look like?

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Just ordered from here http://www.phoenixmodeldevelopments....nge_Range.html Waiting to see what they are like.

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Those are what I'm looking for, just couldn't push the button and spend $25 for 4 little hinges.

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1830801 Fancy Hinge 12mm x 40mm

These little guys work out to be about 6 inches long and with a razor saw i cut them to size. They come with holes for rivets but don't include any.

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Those are perfect too! They have a $50 minimum order! Ok, I bought same thing from Phoenix for $16.

Great pictures Oliver! Hinges are spot on, I'm putting mud flaps on the front of my initial production tiger. Saving the leftovers to do exactly as you did on PZIII hull.

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I'm lucky my LHS stocks most of the HOBBYS range and if not there 1-2 days on order:D:D:D

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Yes you are! You'd figure a country of 300 million people someone here would make miniature hinges AND easy to find via the internet! :eek:

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your right swath amazes the hell out of me[X(][X(][X(][X(][X(]
would have thought you guys would have a drive-thru hobby store by now and be able to "SUPER-SIZE" your hinges LOL;):D:D:D:D

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My hobby stores leave a lot to de desired. They always seem to be closed when I come by and never have anything I want. My LHS is now Tower Hobbies and Roll Models.

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the only bad note with mine is he keeps you talking for age's and really upsets the wife
also did i mention he forces me to spend my ££'s on really cool model and r/c bits that annoys her too;):D:D:D:D

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That can be a good problem to have, keeps you motivated!