Ronnie Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Hi all, I've recently seen mention on a topic to use disposable plastic droppers to measure out paint. I've tried in vain to obtain some, only to be met with puzzled looks or offers of glass ones. Can anyone suggest where I might get some? thanks Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPerx Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) Hi all,I've recently seen mention on a topic to use disposable plastic droppers to measure out paint. I've tried in vain to obtain some, only to be met with puzzled looks or offers of glass ones. Can anyone suggest where I might get some? thanks Ron Mr Kit was selling them at Huddersfield Show on Sunday. I bought 20 for £1.95. They are properly termed plastic pipettes. They are resistant to cellulose and hence can be cleaned and re-used. Edited February 23, 2010 by SPerx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggers Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Hi all,I've recently seen mention on a topic to use disposable plastic droppers to measure out paint. I've tried in vain to obtain some, only to be met with puzzled looks or offers of glass ones. Can anyone suggest where I might get some? thanks Ron Hi Ron I haven't personally had to buy any yet but if you search for "Plastic Pasteur Pipettes" that should point you in the right direction, non-sterile would be acceptable for modelling. It seems they can be obtained in boxes of 500 for a very reasonable amount of money (about £15 inc vat), that should last a while and you could even break even by selling some to fellow modellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Try ebay, I got a big bag from there. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobiron Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 ....or speak nicely to any science teachers that you might be aquainted with! Schools buy them in large quantities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaoslord Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I got mine from amazon. something along those lines: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gold-Label-Tackle-...8283&sr=8-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Morgan Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I recently bought a pack from eBay. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I use an old Infacol bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks very much guys - all suggestions are greatly appreciated, Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I use syringes from the local chemist – you also get some extremely fine tubing as a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I usually sell these at most model shows we attend as IPMS Gloucester from our tables !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 or these http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_inf...products_id=226 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I use glass droppers that you use for eyes and ears. 50p each from the chemist. These can be cleaned and reused till the cows come home. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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