I was working on some lubricators today. One of those items that is sometimes omitted (nothing in this kit) but is a very satisfying bit of detail, especially if neatly done. Here's my approach, as I'm often asked what I use, and the answer usually surprises......
These are 4 way oilers to go on the front of the side tanks. The casting is from Sanspareil. I don't know how he sells them, but I get them by the sprue, with a number of 1-way to 4-way oilers. I think they are the neatest available, and all the pop marks to drill for the pipes are well-defined. I have drilled the outlets 0.4mm.
The pipes I make from picture wire, the finer variety. Cut a few inches off, and separate the strands. You will get 6 soft brass ones and a centre steel one, which is discarded. Being soft, they will bend easily to shape, and stay exactly where you want them. They are 0.35mm, and solder readily.
The strands are straightened out. Hold one end in a convenient clamp (teeth
) and pull between finger nails. Full on Heath-Robinson this.
Solder (245 deg/electrical solder) the 4 strands in and tidy up. This is an attempt to ensure the wires stay put when the oiler is soldered to the model.
Finally, manipulate the wires to shape and solder them together in an area that will be out of sight - tucked behind the tanks in my case.
Now you're ready to attach them to the model.
Richard