During the build of the Fanhome 1:10 scale Optimus Prime partwork model, you will use many different kinds of screws. They vary in types and sizes, but are all Phillips-head and appear to be metric. Each type of screw is bagged separately and marked with a two letter code, such as AP, BP, AM, CM, etc. The first letter indicates the type/size of screw and the second letter indicates which material that screw is driven into:
- P = Plastic
- M = Metal
I thought I would share the details on each type of screw as I collect them. Please note that these values are based on my own observations, so they may not be perfect (use at your own risk). Any missing data in the tables will be added when I receive those screws in later issues.
Screws for Plastic
| DESIGNATION | HEAD TYPE | COLOR | SIZE | USED IN ISSUE(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP | Pan | Silver | 2.3x4 mm | 01 |
| BP | Countersunk | Silver | 1.7x4 mm | 01 |
| CP | Countersunk | Silver | 2.0x4 mm | 01 |
| DP | Countersunk | Silver | 2.3x4 mm | 01 |
| EP | Pan | Silver | 1.2x2.5 mm | 02 |
| FP | 3.0x10 mm | 03, 07 | ||
| GP | 3.0x14 mm | 03 | ||
| HP | 3.0x8 mm | 05, 07 | ||
| IP | 2.3x5 mm | 03, 04, 06, 07, 08 | ||
| JP | 2.3x4 mm | 03 | ||
| KP | 2.6x6 mm | 03 | ||
| LP | 2.6x8 mm | 04 | ||
| MP | Flanged | 2.3x5x5 mm | 03, 06 | |
| - | ||||
| OP | Flanged | 2.0x3x5 mm | 08 |
Screws for Metal
| DESIGNATION | HEAD TYPE | COLOR | SIZE | USED IN ISSUE(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | Countersunk | Silver | 2.3x4 mm | 02 |
| BM | 2.3x5 mm | 03, 04 | ||
| CM | Flanged | 2.6x3x7 mm | 04 | |
| DM | 2.0x4 mm | 08 |