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Re: Flex system hose
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:54:36 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Jonathan Lopes wrote:
> Hello,
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> Regarding the flex system hose that is used for hand rails and such on trains:
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> Has anyone ever tried sourcing this elsewhere other than in lego sets?
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> Might it be available at hardware stores?
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> Thanks,
> Jonathan
I've used 1/8" plastic tubing I found at a hobby shop, it is a bit stiffer than
the Lego stuff but it works fine. It's only available in white, but you could
probably paint it a different color.
And since it's not 'official Lego', I have no issues with cutting it... ;-)
JohnG, GMLTC
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| (...) I had a look at the 1/8" plastic tubing in model railway shops and stalls at shows. I think it's ABS or polystyrene. I have no issues with cutting the tubes either :-) but I don't like painting stuff used as or with LEGO bricks. I think the (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| Hello, Regarding the flex system hose that is used for hand rails and such on trains: Has anyone ever tried sourcing this elsewhere other than in lego sets? Might it be available at hardware stores? Thanks, Jonathan (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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