Perhaps some one might be able to help me

[taff edwards]

I have started on my Youngs miniature US Fighter pilot bust I have had it quite a while but it looks like during constant moving I have lost the oxygen mask hose , perhaps someone might have a spare or be able to give me an idea I did try but made a complete arse of it , any suggestions greatly appreciated .
Cheers Chris

 

[akaryu]

Don't know if this is any help, but some time ago the cooling mantle of the PPSh machine pistol of my Soviet mountaineer bust got lost, just an email to Young and they send me a spare one in exchange of the postage cost. It took a few weeks, but they have been really helpful. Unless someone has the spare part you want, that sounds like a very option.
Success!
Piet

 

[taff edwards]

Hi Piet
Thanks for the info
Cheers Chris

 

[rossbach]

The advise Piet gave is good. However it is not difficult to make your own hose. Just get a piece of thick copper thread in the required lenght and then tightly twist some thinner copper sthread around it glue it at one end.

Cheers

Paul

 

[taff edwards]

Cheers mate I am going to be very creative really appreciate your feed back and taking the time and effort I also have Jimbo texting me with ideas so thanks guys
Chris

 

[peedee]

You see .........this is what's best about this great communiyy.

The help offered on this forum is always supportive, creative and swift, well done guys.

Paul.

 

[Mirofsoft]

Perhaps a tool lile this one could help
http://www.greenstuffworld.com/fr/roll-maker/69-appareil-rouleau-roll-maker-set.html

 

[Dan Morton]

I'm kinda impressed by this vendor. They offer creative tools and bits and bobs that nobody else has (as far as I know!). I've only bought a couple things so far but I'll be back!

All the best,
Dan

 

[bogusman53]

Nice one!! I broke mine, much too heavy handed with it, I made a magic sculpt one from a silicone mould of the one
I got with RAF Bomber crewman. I notice the USAF pilots oxygen hose is fairly straight, if you want I can cast you another one

 

[theBaron]

I'll second Paul. I would just scratch-build the hose. You can use copper wire of various gauges, or also, use wire solder, wrapped with finer wire. I use this to replace the kit hoses in my Maschinen Krieger kits.
Wire solder is of a fine gauge, and I use beading wire from the craft store, to wrap it. The wire solder is pliable enough to bend to shape, but will retain the shape you give it. The beading wire is so fine, like a sewing thread, that you get fine ridges on the resulting hose.

Here's an example of a hose in progress:



That model is 1/20 scale.

In any case, whether you use wire, or solder and wire, make your own and save yourself the price of a commercial piece. You'll be more satisfied when you've finished, I think!

Prost!
Brad