Etched metal parts

[nibelungenwerk]

Has anybody out there got any experience with Do it yourself photo etching?
If not at least where to start looking. I'm planning one of next winters projects

[Saxondog]

Not fully clear on what you mean? If you are asking about brass sheet being used to make etched grade parts then their are a few build threads where members have made parts in this style.If this is what your asking I will help you find these builds.Cheers Sax

[grim_marmazet]

Here you go.

There is a handy guide to the basics on here;
http://www.bigscalemodels.com/links/links.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've not tried it myself, but could be really good for small delicate parts.

Cheers,
Rik

[Andy in Cheltenham]

I've often thought of getting a company I use at work to do some etching for me. I send them data on a regular basis and for £140 I get it back 2 days later.Each metal sheet is 20inches square and we used it for sreen printing solder paste onto bare PCBs. If anybody gives me a nudge I'll enquire. I have been thinking of getting the turret baskets for my Aussie Leopard AS1 done that way. It means I'd have to do the artwork first. Price is a bit daft though unless you can fill an entire sheet.

[Saxondog]

Excellent find Rik,all kinds of information about modeling and some great tips. Sax

[BREL]

yes rik a great find as sax said

[grim_marmazet]

The guide to making tarpaulins has some of the best scale ones i've ever seen! I will be stealing many of his tips for my Sherman, lol. He has a good collection of how-to's there.

Cheers,
Rik