K&S 8164 Solid Brass Rod, 1/8 in Diameter x 12 in: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

K&S 8164 Solid Brass Rod, 1/8 in Diameter x 12 in deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The model building materials record from K&S Precision Metals is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.

How this release is identified

• Exact product: K&S 8164 Solid Brass Rod, 1/8 in Diameter x 12 in
• Brand or vendor: K&S Precision Metals
• Product type: Model Building Materials
• SKU or catalog key: K+S8164
• Scale stated in the record: 1/8
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 1

The recorded price at verification was $1.99 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+S8164. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another model building materials listing.

The verified description in context

The product page identifies the item this way: “K&S 8164 supplies one solid brass rod with a 1/8-inch diameter and a 12-inch length. The solid round profile can be used for model-building posts, axles, pins, reinforcement and small fabrication projects. Cut the rod to suit your design. Cutting tools and other building materials are sold separately.” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, SKU and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.

How to evaluate this product type

Collectors should read K&S 8164 Solid Brass Rod, 1/8 in Diameter x 12 in as a combination of casting, finish, release details and presentation. The useful comparison is not “same brand” but “same exact configuration.” Check the images for tampo placement, paint edges, wheel style, glass, base, stance and any included packaging before using another listing as a reference.

The SKU K+S8164 is especially important when the title contains a real-car year or model name. That year can describe the subject rather than the miniature’s release date, and two editions can share the same subject while differing in graphics, color or production series.

A closer project or collection check

Similar diecast products often differ in small, high-value details. Review the wheel spokes, tire profile, base color, glazing, interior, license or race markings and package code. The aim is not to assign a grade from a distance but to confirm that the delivered item matches the release purchased.

Display and handling should follow the format: loose models need nonabrasive separation, packages need edge and blister protection, and project cars need a documented baseline before disassembly.

Why the exact photo set matters

The gallery contains 1 indexed product image. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.

The short decision checklist

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use K+S8164 to prevent a near-match substitution.
• Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
• Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
• Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

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

Catalog the item under the complete title and K+S8164, 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.

Final identity questions

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching K+S8164 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+S8164, 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 8164 Solid Brass Rod, 1/8 in Diameter x 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+S8164 as the checkpoint for K&S 8164 Solid Brass Rod, 1/8 in Diameter x 12 in. Confirm the vendor name K&S Precision Metals, the product type Model Building Materials, 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.