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Affordable 1/6 Scale WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:16 am
by rolling-thunder
I've recently been looking at 1/6 Scale Jerry Cans for my Panzer II build & one thing comes to mind. These items are no longer in production so they cost a fortune. Oil Drums seem easier to get hold of but are just as expensive.
I've looked at Shapeways & I know if I had £100+ I could get up to 8 DRAGON WWII German Water Jerry Cans. They must be cheaper surely?
Any ideas folks?
Re: Affordable WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:14 am
by Rad_Schuhart
Re: Affordable WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:24 am
by rolling-thunder
They are 1/16 scale, too small. Sorry i thought i'd put i was looking for 1/6 scale. I will edit.
Re: Affordable 1/6 Scale WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:55 am
by jarndice
I think in 1/6 scale I would make a mould out of Plaster of Paris or Resin and make my own.
Re: Affordable 1/6 Scale WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:36 am
by rolling-thunder
I am seriously considering moulding the Jerry Cans. I have bought a set of the most reasonably priced Jerry Cans but it still cost me £40. If I can buy some moulding silicone & resin I can at least try to make a batch but I suspect the easiest way is a one piece mould?
Affordable 1/6 Scale WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:50 am
by midlife306
3D printing is an option, if you have a printer of course, RC tanks Australia have very nice stl files that can be scaled to any size you desire, I’ve had very good results in 1/16, in 1/6 they would be awesome!
Cheers
Wayne
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Re: Affordable 1/6 Scale WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:01 pm
by rolling-thunder
I've made my mind up, i'll see if they can be moulded. I've bought 5 real Jerry cans for slightly more than the cost of the 1/6 scale cans but i'll have to see how much a raw resin version will cost me once I've moulded one. The only thing that worries me is if it so easy , why isn't Ebay awash with Resin Moulded Jerry Cans?
Re: Affordable 1/6 Scale WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:03 pm
by midlife306
You may have found a niche in the market
Cheers
Wayne
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Re: Affordable 1/6 Scale WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:30 pm
by rolling-thunder
I was just looking at a set of press steel Jerry Cans {no longer available}, makes me wonder how many are out there in collections? Moulding will be difficult but not impossible?
Re: Affordable 1/6 Scale WW2 German Jerry Cans , Oil Drums
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:09 pm
by Saracen
Armorpax do resin ones in 1/6th for £8.50 each - part number is AP093-GR.
Adrian.