SUNDRY MATERIALS Sundry MaterialsFAQS TYVEK
Spun bound olefin "Tyvek" (75gms per sq. metre)- paper like material that can be used as a lightweight hinge for rudders, can also be used for paper fairings and reinforcements, etc.
Can be glued easily with PVA or cyano.
5 A4 sheets (210 mm x 297 mm) £3.00, plus post.
MYLAR HINGE MATERIAL
0.2 mm x 25 mm wide x 5 metres long - £1.00 plus post.
DOUBLE SIDED MYLAR
Ideal material for hinging rudders, etc. Heat sensitive, adhesive both sides form a sandwich between balsa laminations and seal with hot iron, £1.20 per sq. foot (6" x 24"), plus post.
1D 1.19 mm OD 1.79 mm outer surface etched to allow bonding to structure with cyano, epoxy, etc. ideal for friction free line guides, 5 metre length £6.50, plus post.
7 STRAND STAINLESS STEEL WIRE
10 yard pack of 10 lb or 15 lb steel wire, ideal for auto lines £3.00 (both sizes) plus post.
SILICONE FUEL TUBE (METRE LENGTHS)
1.5 mm bore
0.5 mm wall
£1.50p per metre plus post
(squash off for engine timers)
2.0 mm bore
0.5 mm wall
£2.00p per metre plus post
(squash off for engine timers)
1.5 mm bore
1.0 mm wall
£2.00p per metre plus post
2.0 mm bore
1.0 mm wall
£2.10p per metre plus post
2.5 mm bore
1.0 mm wall
£2.30p per metre plus post
HARD PLASTIC FUEL TUBE (METRE LENGTHS)
1.5 mm bore
1.0 mm wall
£0.80 p per metre plus post
For diesel and glow fuel also ideal for sheathing prop loops
2.0 mm bore
1.0 mm wall
£0.90 p per metre plus post
For diesel and glow fuel also ideal for sheathing prop loops
HE30TF ALLOY TUBE 22 SWG WALL THICKNESS
3/16" OD 10 SWG wire fits. 3/16" OD sliding fit into 1/4" OD ideal rear motor peg and tube combination for rubber.
1/4" OD fits into 5/16" OD
3/16" and 1/4" 50p per foot, plus post. 5/16" 55p per foot, plus post.
48" lengths for winding rods for delivery at contests, 1/4" £2.00 per piece, 5/16" £2.20 per piece.
HE30TF ALLOY TUBE 16 SWG WALL THICKNESS
5/16" OD - 90p per foot - ideal for winding rods, 48" lengths for delivery at contests £3.60 per piece.
7076-T9 HARD ALLOY TUBE 0.008" (0.20mm)-0.010" (0.25mm) WALL THICKNESS
0.178" (4.52mm) OD x 30" (762mm) £2.00 each plus post.
0.248" (6.30mm) OD x 30" (762mm) £2.00 each plus post.
12" lengths - 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 swg bore.
6 and 8 swg 55p; 10 swg 50p; 12 - 22 swg 45p per length plus post.
Sizing - 8swg fits 6swg, 10 fits 8, 12 fits 10, 14 fits 12, 18 fits 14, 20 fits 16
SHEET METAL 4" x 10" SHEETS
Brass
0.005"
40 swg
£2.19 per sheet plus post
0.010"
33 swg
£2.15 per sheet plus post
0.015"
28 swg
£2.85 per sheet plus post
0.032"
21 swg
£4.99 per sheet plus post
Copper
0.024"
23 swg
£5.49 per sheet plus post
Aluminium
0.016"
27 swg
£1.59 per sheet plus post
0.032"
21 swg
£2.15 per sheet plus post
0.064"
16 swg
£3.15 per sheet plus post
Tin
0.008"
36 swg
£1.50 per sheet plus post
PCB TAPE
Black crepe tape .031" wide, 16.5 metres long - ideal for turbulators and invigorators,
£2.50 plus post.
PTFE SHEET
1 mm thick white PTFE sheet cut for friction free washers 2" x 18" - £1.75, plus post.
CLEAR ACETATE SHEET
Ideal for glazing windows and moulding canopies. A4 size sheets (300 x 210 mm) 113/4" x 81/4".
95 micron (.00374") - £1.80 per pack
250 micron (.00984") - £2.60 per pack
360 micron (.01417") - £2.85 per pack
Pack of 5 sheets of each size plus post.
COPPER WIRE
Useful for binding wire components together before soldering or use as hinge material.
22 swg and 24 swg, 5 metre coil £0.95, plus post.
Lightweight plastic foam for indoor models. Easy to cut and mould.
6mm x 300 x 210 (A4) 70p per sheet plus post
3mm x 300 x 210 (A4) 60p per sheet plus post.
BETO LOW TACK MASKING TAPE (14 metres)
Low tack paper masking tape for applying to tissue and delicate finishes. 12mm wide £1.25 18mm wide £1.75 per reel. 25mm wide £2.25 per reel plus post.
Strips of self adhesive lead weight 12" length £1.00 plus post.
The elastic is manufactured from 100% natural latex, which gives it a better balance over a wide temperature range, a high rate of stretch and a faster recovery rate. Colour coded and self-lubricating due to an internal silicone treatment. Supplied in 10 metre packs. £1.20 per pack plus post.
Number
Code
Diameter mm
Colour
1
R7400
0.49
Hot red
2
R7401
0.66
Fluorescent pink
3
R7402
0.75
Bright yellow
4
R7403
0.84
Fluorescent orange
5
R7404
0.93
Bright green
6
R7405
1.06
Yellow
8
R7406
1.27
Dark yellow
10
R7407
1.44
Magenta
12
R7408
1.60
Fluorescent red
14
R7409
1.80
Dark blue
16
R7410
2.00
Green
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