Vintage Gas Station

[Chuck Doan]

I have the R and D unique kit. Pretty nice, but if I use it I will be adding some details. I may go looking for 1/2" diameter glass tubing just to be difficult.

[mobilgas]

Chuck,   I agree that the R&D kits need more detail ,but there a very good start. Inside gallon markers is one thing i can think off.  If you find 1/2 diameter glass tubeing thats not to thick!! [let me know] Then cutting it to length is another story         Craig

[marc_reusser]

I may go looking for 1/2" diameter glass tubing just to be difficult.

Could you cut down one of those big/long glass eye-dropper type tubes they use in chemistry labs? These even have index markings on them...though they're on the exterior. But with a 1/2" dia tube you should be able to fit a custom made, reverse printed, dry transfer decal inside, and burnish it on.  Another place to maybe find 1/2 glass cylinders is the old vacuum tubes like used to be in TV's and Raidios......try ebay or the flea market.  Cut to length with a diamond scriber....then just sand smooth on some diamond paper.


Just some thoughts.


MR

[marklayton]

Chuck -

Corning Pyrex 9 ml test tubes (p/n 9800-13) are 13 mm OD, which is pretty close to 1/2" (0.511").  Corning doesn't spec the wall thickness, but it's fairly thin compared to glass tubing.  They're readily available in packs of 72 from many lab supply houses.  Here's one example: http://www.coleparmer.com/Catalog/product_view.asp?sku=3456903.  I suspect you could ask around and get one for free from a lab.

Mark

[Chuck Doan]

I used a glass medicine dropper for my 1/4" scale pump. I cut it with a carbide scribe and snapped off the end. I carefully sanded the ends square on my disc sander. Damn, I'm not sure I really wanted to find 1/2" glass tube!

Thanks Mark!