Reproduction BAYKO Rods

Rods, or Wires as they were known in the earlier years, aren't the sexiest part of the BAYKO hobby - but try building anything without them!!!
 
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However, if you are going to build a large model, you will almost certainly need longer, replica Rods of the correct gauge.
1.905 mm or 75 thou
Today's [metric] standard gauge wire is available as either 1.8 mm or 2.0 mm gauge.
1.8 mm Rods fit the Bases easily enough, but provide a very slack fit and models built with this gauge of Rods don't travel well, not good for exhibitions to put it mildly!
2.0 mm provides a very tight fit for brickwork etc. but won't fit into the Bases...
...so each individual Rod has to be ground down by hand to make it fit!
I have now identified a source of correct gauge [1.905 mm - the original 75 thou] replica Rods.
75 thou or 1.905 mm
They are available from me, world wide, in 1 metre or 2 metre lengths at £1.75 per metre [£1.50 for BAYKO Club members] plus post and packing.
I originally had the replica Rods made for my own use, but I'm happy to help fellow modellers, particularly those among us that like to take on a mega-challenge.
 
Reproduction BAYKO Rods are always available at BAYKO Collectors Club meetings...
 
SAFETY FIRST - PLEASE BE CAREFUL : -
If you use a disc cutter, the cut ends will potentially be very hot, but, unlike mild steel, stainless steel does not glow red hot at the temperatures involved...
...but it will still be hot...
...and don't forget your goggles!!!
I also strongly recommend that you handle newly cut rods with care, and take steps to remove any burrs or sharp edges - I personally use a bench grinder.
CAN I PLEASE JUST ADD A WORD OF CAUTION : -
When cutting replica Rods to the correct length for a large building, where the tops of those Rods will be clearly visible, please be careful to cut the Rods accurately...
...an apparently small variation in overall length actually looks quite substantial [and has a detrimental impact on the appearance of the model] when all you can see are the bits sticking up above the top row of bricks...
...as I said elsewhere - they look like Worsel Gummage's teeth - and that ain't good!!
 
I have now started a service to cut Rods to order from the stock of replica Rods.
 
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Latest update - November 22, 2010