Diecast Model Guides
K&S 8205 Round Brass Tube — 1/8 in OD × .029 in Wall × 12 in: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

K&S 8205 Round Brass Tube — 1/8 in OD × .029 in Wall × 12 in is the specific modelbuildingmaterials 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.
The record that separates this item
- Exact product: K&S 8205 Round Brass Tube — 1/8 in OD × .029 in Wall × 12 in
- Brand or vendor: K&S Precision Metals
- Product type: ModelBuildingMaterials
- SKU or catalog key: K+S8205
- Scale stated in the record: 1/8
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $3.29 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
The scale marker 1/8 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The working catalog key is K+S8205. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another modelbuildingmaterials listing.
Confirmed facts versus assumptions
The live record provides the following product-specific information: “K&S 8205 is a single round brass tube with a 1/8-inch outside diameter, .029-inch wall thickness and12-inch length. It has a general-purpose mill finish. Use it for model building, scratch-building and small fabrication projects. The tube can be cut to the length needed; cutting tools and other materials are sold separately.” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.
The category-specific decision
For a diecast or scale collectible, the subject name alone is insufficient. Compare body casting, finish, graphics, wheel design, interior, base markings and packaging format. On K&S 8205 Round Brass Tube — 1/8 in OD × .029 in Wall × 12 in, the exact photo set and SKU K+S8205 are the reference pair; a model with the same vehicle name but a different wheel, road number or package is a different release.
Condition language must also match the format. A loose item is judged from the photographed surfaces and axles, while a packaged item adds card, blister, box and seal condition. A finished custom should be assessed for workmanship and disclosed modifications; a build kit should be assessed for included parts and fitment rather than as a completed collectible.
The details to verify next
When comparing another example, line up the images in the same order and inspect one feature at a time: front view, side graphics, rear treatment, wheel pattern, roof or hood markings, base text and package. A difference in any of those areas can indicate a variation rather than an error.
For display, choose storage that supports the item without pressing on mirrors, spoilers, blister edges or axles. For a build, dry-fit wheels and moving parts before paint or permanent adhesive. The product format determines which of those checks applies.
Using the gallery as evidence
1 product image were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this modelbuildingmaterials. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.
Checks to complete before ordering
- Match the full title and K+S8205.
- 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
Preserving the identity trail
A useful record for K&S 8205 Round Brass Tube — 1/8 in OD × .029 in Wall × 12 in includes the original URL, SKU K+S8205, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.
Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.
Gift considerations
For gifting, the product image can verify the visual subject while the SKU K+S8205 verifies the release. Both checks matter when the recipient collects small variations.
What buyers commonly need to confirm
Can a similar title be treated as the same release?
Not without matching K+S8205 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.
Decision summary: choose K&S 8205 Round Brass Tube — 1/8 in OD × .029 in Wall × 12 in when the complete identity, photographed details and intended use all match. The live page should settle current price and availability; this guide preserves the evidence needed to recognize the exact item.
Review the live K&S 8205 Round Brass Tube — 1/8 in OD × .029 in Wall × 12 in listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Verification worksheet for this listing
Use K+S8205 as the checkpoint for K&S 8205 Round Brass Tube — 1/8 in OD × .029 in Wall × 12 in. Confirm the vendor name K&S Precision Metals, the product type ModelBuildingMaterials, the selected variant and the photographed item before checkout. If a required size, scale, material, interface or included component is absent from the live record, write it down as unresolved and obtain the answer from the current instructions or manufacturer source.
After delivery, add a dated photograph and a brief result note. A builder can record fit, materials and finishing choices; a collector can record package and item condition; a user can record compatibility and care. Those details make the record genuinely product-specific while preventing a later observation from being confused with a factory specification.

