10-03-2004, 01:59 AM
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Solder???
Howdy all,
I'm begining my adventure into making my first R/C totally from scratch. I'm going to build a 1/25th scale model of my full size F250 Ford Pickup. I pretty well have it all worked up and thought out. I know it could all change once I start building but atleast I have something to keep me on track. Well my question for you all is what type of solder should I use?? My back ground is electronics so I know the type of solder used in that type of application. I know this type of solder is strong but would it work here?? And I know of Pipe solder for brass pipe but I don't think it will work good here as it has acid in it. The reason you don't use it in electronics. And I know a little of Silver Solder cause I use to use it when repairing antique clocks and watchs. But I'm not sure of where to get it in large amounts and if I remember right it's rather expensive. So any help you all could give me would be great. Also any advice you can give about building this project would be great too. Thanks for any help you give me. Later
Easymoney
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1999 Red & Silver Nissan Skyline R34:
AWD, All RS Hop Ups, Tiny R/C Bearings, GPM rear outdrives and axle shafts
1999 Black Nissan Skyline R34:
AWD, All RS Hop Ups, Tiny RC bearings
1965 Blue Ford Mustang:
RWD, All RS Hop Ups
2004 Blue Subaru Impreza WRX STi:
AWD, All RS Hop Ups
2005 Blue Ford F-150:
Lifted 4x4, All RS Hop Ups
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10-06-2004, 02:43 AM
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Hi Easymoney,
I use a "normal" soldering iron and solder that was sold for electronic circuits.
My first choice ais a "Weller WTCP 50 Watt" as solder iron
As solder wire I use 0.5mm SMD-soldering wire.
Most important is to clean up every brass part you would connect.
best regards
Thorsten
www.mikromodell.de
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10-06-2004, 12:19 PM
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Solder???
Thanks Thorsten,
I figured the electrical solder I use would be ok. I have used it many times to solder heavy electrical wires with no problems.
I already use a 45 watt iron on all of my electrical work. The iron I have has interchangable elements and I can go up to 65 watts so I will upgrade to that.
I know cleaning the work piece is the most important thing. Also light sanding is good to get the brass to stick together. Also flux is good to help with heat transfer and it also helps to clean the material as you heat it.
Thanks again for the reply. Hopefully I can build this thing. I've been to your site many times and you have some awsome stuff. Great work you have done. I will let you guys know how my project is going as time goes by.
Later
Easymoney
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1999 Red & Silver Nissan Skyline R34:
AWD, All RS Hop Ups, Tiny R/C Bearings, GPM rear outdrives and axle shafts
1999 Black Nissan Skyline R34:
AWD, All RS Hop Ups, Tiny RC bearings
1965 Blue Ford Mustang:
RWD, All RS Hop Ups
2004 Blue Subaru Impreza WRX STi:
AWD, All RS Hop Ups
2005 Blue Ford F-150:
Lifted 4x4, All RS Hop Ups
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