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Title: help please
Post by: rustyfawcett on June 14, 2014, 12:28:46 AM
I want to connect the bands like this who makes this casting detail. I have been looking for 2 hrs with no luck. I know that I have seen them but my brain does not want to function. (https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb551%2Frussellfawcett%2Fwater-tower_zps0df55b68.jpg&hash=cccf24aec8475ec1771e9641c0a8d07db5cf0b0a)
Title: Re: help please
Post by: gnatshop on June 14, 2014, 01:31:11 AM
Rusty, check this thread :
http://www.railroad-line.com/discussion/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=29327&whichpage=1 (http://www.railroad-line.com/discussion/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=29327&whichpage=1)
Page 2 gives some available band connectors.
Title: Re: help please
Post by: moonlicht on June 14, 2014, 09:36:22 AM
http://www.grandtline.com/products/mrr/mrr%20details/trackside_details..html
grandt line has them
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Title: Re: help please
Post by: rustyfawcett on June 14, 2014, 10:42:48 AM
thanks guys
Title: Re: help please
Post by: bparrish on June 14, 2014, 06:20:06 PM
Rusty...

I built a Miur Water tank about 20+ years ago and couldn't find castings nor did they come with the kit. The manufacturer just sort of ignored the issue.  I tied the bands with non fuzzy thread and looped off each band with an overhand knot.  I stiffened the thread with super glue and then cut the ends with a knife.  Worked out reasonably well.

Photos below.

see ya
Bob

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