Source for N Scale pipe fittings (elbows / T's, etc)?

[SandyEggoJake]

Back when I did HO, I've used the UK N Scale (1:148) assortment of pipe fitting casting by PD Marsh.   They have two types large (which scales to 12in UK N, or ~13" in 1:160) bore and a medium (9in or ~9.73 in 1:160) bore.  But for my current structure project, such is just too big. 

For this effort, I'm flexible in size that scale at or below 5", and ideally would like to find two sizes.  Perhaps something that worked with my supply of 1/32 tubes and rods (~scale 5") as well as with 0.015 wire (~scale ~2.4") 

Might anyone have an alternative source? 

[Kiasutha]

PSC-precision scale company-sells brass pipe fittings intended for use on HO/HOn3 steam locos.
Some of those might help. Parts catalogue is on-line at their web site.

[SandyEggoJake]

Perfect.  Thanks for the reminder!  On pg 130 & 131 of their HO catalog #4 they list cast elbows and such down to 3/8" O scale, which equates nicely to 1 3/8" in N. 

[mighalpern]

down load the Plastruct catalog.   they make flanges pipes and more that would work for n scale.  they don't specifically state its for N scale but their size chart makes it easy to compare.
you can order from them directly  my LHS only carries the most common stuff, so I was surprised by their offerings
Miguel

[SandyEggoJake]

Thx Miguel,

While their frequent mention in their catalog of N scale being 1:200 and HO as 1:100 has me on edge, I remain impressed and surprised by the range of their cast parts.  Not likely a solution for this project, given smallest fittings they offer seem to be to their Tube #1 (3/64" OD) which scales at 7.5", still I will certainly be considering some of their items for future projects I already have in mind.

Cheers!

[peteski]

Thx Miguel,

While their frequent mention in their catalog of N scale being 1:200 and HO as 1:100 has me on edge, I remain impressed and surprised by the range of their cast parts.  Not likely a solution for this project, given smallest fittings they offer seem to be to their Tube #1 (3/64" OD) which scales at 7.5", still I will certainly be considering some of their items for future projects I already have in mind.

Cheers!

Plastruct caters mainly to the builders of architectural models, so the parts are made in those common architectural scales.  To expand their market, they also sell theses to the model RR crowd. That is why they chose those odd scales.

[nkalanaga]

Many of their "N Scale" products are items that don't have to be "exact", so it doesn't matter.  On the other hand, some of them do, and I would definitely steer clear of their "N Scale" autos!