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23/08/2018 10:09 am
Does anyone know where to find screws to attach models to a display case base?
Or to find out how to measure the size?
I have over two dozen loose models that I need to attach to a base. Most of them are IXO, a few Minichamps and some assorted. I contacted Minichamps to find out what size they use but they never gave me a useful answer, IXO never responded. I found some metrics at home depot marked M2-4x8mm that fit two cars, but too small for the rest. Can anyone explain what the measurements refer to regarding m2 m3 m4 etc? Thanks.
23/08/2018 10:14 am
if you have any screwed on already from the same manufacturer, take those screws to the hardware...
store. I've done that before to compare in-person.
23/08/2018 1:23 pm
That is what I was going to suggest-screws are screws, they're not using anything special-just small
23/08/2018 5:04 pm
Ah.... There is a weee bit of difference depending on where the car comes from. For example:
Here in the States most screws are still standard whereas there are more and more metric screws attached now. Coarseness of thread is also to be considered where it goes into the car. Same size but Dif. coarseness can and sometimes will only strip out the screw holes in the bottom of the car
23/08/2018 5:09 pm
How to attach models to base without screws.
First with a 1/8 or a bit larger you drill a hole on each side of the back side of the front wheel, do the same on the opposite side of a rear wheel. Now you get twist ties usually found where the trash bags are. Put one over each axle into the holes you made and twist at the bottom of the base. Before you place the car get a piece of foam rubber like Brooklin uses and cut size for the car to rest on to prevent tire melt on the base.
24/08/2018 7:16 am
May be best bet is to buy a cheap part work remove the screws and ….
give the model to a kid.
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
24/08/2018 12:01 pm
Twist tie around the axles and then through the baseplate - I had some toy cars like that. Good i!!
24/08/2018 12:01 pm
Great idea - give it to a kid!!
24/08/2018 1:29 pm
Or use an elastic band.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
24/08/2018 1:50 pm
Yup - then curse when mirrors, antennae, and hood ornaments fly loose and land in the carpet!
24/08/2018 7:00 pm
Most hardware stores now carry standard and metric. But that is why it would be good to take a sample screw with you. Most hardware stores also have 'gauges' on which you can test/match the screw size and thread. That may not be true for HD or Lowes, however.