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K&S 8144 Round Brass Tube: 21/32" OD x 0.014" Wall x 12" Long (1 Piece): Scale, Subject & Display Guide
K&S 8144 Round Brass Tube: 21/32" OD x 0.014" Wall x 12" Long (1 Piece) is the specific hobby metals represented by this listing from K&S Precision Metals. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.
Product identity without guesswork
- Exact product: K&S 8144 Round Brass Tube: 21/32" OD x 0.014" Wall x 12" Long (1 Piece)
- Brand or vendor: K&S Precision Metals
- Product type: Hobby Metals
- SKU or catalog key: K+S8144
- Scale stated in the record: 1/32
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $7.69 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
This item is best cataloged under its full name and K+S8144. The scale marker 1/32 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.
Reading the source record carefully
Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “Round Brass Tube: 21/32" OD x 0.014" Wall x 12" Long (1 Piece). K&S Precision Metals brass stock for model building and metal craft projects. Manufacturer reference: 8144 Material: brass Cut and shape with suitable tools. Tools and other project supplies are sold separately. Explore model building materials at Muncle Mikes .” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.
The category-specific decision
The most useful way to evaluate K&S 8144 Round Brass Tube: 21/32" OD x 0.014" Wall x 12" Long (1 Piece) is to separate identity from condition. Identity comes from the subject, scale or casting, finish, graphics, wheels and SKU. Condition comes from the actual photographed surfaces, packaging and moving parts. Mixing those two questions can lead to a correct model being described with the wrong condition.
For this listing, K+S8144 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.
The details to verify next
The exact item should drive the decision. A collector seeking an original release, a builder seeking a donor casting and a gift buyer seeking a recognizable subject may all evaluate the same listing differently. Recording those intended uses prevents condition or packaging details from being overlooked.
Keep the invoice, SKU and one reference photograph with the collection record so the item can later be distinguished from a close variant.
Why the exact photo set matters
Review all 1 available image in sequence rather than judging the item from the first thumbnail. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and SKU K+S8144.
Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record
- Match the full title and K+S8144.
- Confirm the selected variant and displayed quantity.
- Review the exact image set for the distinguishing details named above.
- Resolve every missing fit, scale, material or compatibility point from current instructions.
- Check live price and availability immediately before ordering.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Model Paints & Finishing Supplies · Model Building Supplies
The collection record worth keeping
Catalog the item under the complete title and K+S8144, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.
Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.
Gift considerations
The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.
What buyers commonly need to confirm
Can a similar title be treated as the same release?
Not without matching K+S8144 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.
Does the article guarantee every specification?
No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.
What should be saved after purchase?
Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.
Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU K+S8144, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.
Review the live K&S 8144 Round Brass Tube: 21/32" OD x 0.014" Wall x 12" Long (1 Piece) listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Product-specific verification note
The evidence trail for K&S 8144 Round Brass Tube: 21/32" OD x 0.014" Wall x 12" Long (1 Piece) should remain attached to SKU K+S8144. Compare the product received with the saved image before opening, modifying or installing it. Record any stated variation, missing measurement, accessory or condition qualifier, then add observed results only after direct inspection. This final step keeps the article factual while making the ownership or project record reproducible.
A final exact-item review
For K&S 8144 Round Brass Tube: 21/32" OD x 0.014" Wall x 12" Long (1 Piece), finish the decision by reading the title, product type and SKU as one identity. The vendor is K&S Precision Metals, the listed product type is Hobby Metals, and the working SKU is K+S8144. Save those fields together rather than relying on a thumbnail or shortened name. Then compare the received item with the listing image before it is opened, assembled, modified or placed in a collection.
Record anything that affects this exact item: selected option, package condition, quantity received, fit result, installation notes or visible variation. That observation belongs to this product record and should not be generalized to every related release. Keeping the original evidence and the later ownership notes separate makes the article useful for repeat orders, repairs, collection audits and accurate identification.
