Source for small tall domes

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

My nephew printed out some little ufos that have an alien inside. I was trying to find some tall domes that are around 13/16" diameter and around 5/8" tall. I don't think Plastruct has domes like that. Any idea where to look? I was thinking I might have to go find the little gumball machine things at the store because they had the right shape. I don't even know any stores that have those now though!

 

[ZeroSum]

Perhaps plastic vials trimmed down to the right length? Just as an example.

 

[Analyzer]

I have these which I used for the Gun Turrets on the Republic Gunship

smallest size here is 30 mm which is slightly larger than the roughly 20 mm but you may be able to find smaller sizes

Amazon.com

I also found that some of those toy dispensers have toys in little plastic balls as well like this where I just filed down the tabs/slots
I think these wer "squinkies" or something like that

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

Perhaps plastic vials trimmed down to the right length? Just as an example.

That's a great idea! I didn't even think of that. I'll start looking in that direction.

I have these which I used for the Gun Turrets on the Republic Gunship

smallest size here is 30 mm which is slightly larger than the roughly 20 mm but you may be able to find smaller sizes

Amazon.com

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I also found that some of those toy dispensers have toys in little plastic balls as well like this where I just filed down the tabs/slots
I think these wer "squinkies" or something like that
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I think I need something more tall, BUT I have been eyeing files to 3D print a gunship. I haven't used a resin printer, so I'm not how well clear resin prints, so if it's not clear I might use something like these.

 

[Analyzer]

That's a great idea! I didn't even think of that. I'll start looking in that direction.



I think I need something more tall, BUT I have been eyeing files to 3D print a gunship. I haven't used a resin printer, so I'm not how well clear resin prints, so if it's not clear I might use something like these.

These flower tubes are probably too small at .4" opening, but you might find larger versions

Royal Imports Floral Water Tubes/Vials for Flower Arrangements, Clear - 3.5" (3/4" Opening) - Standard - 50/Pack - w/Caps

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

My mom has a bunch of those from her dad who grew Orchids. I think most are the green type, but I'll have to check for any like that!

 

[publiusr]

Some click pens have very narrow, clear bits.

Cap pens have inserts that can be knocked out.