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by Guest » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:00 pm

Didn't want to start a new topic but when your doing the photoetch at the bow of the ship do you bend it all or do you just slowly glue the piece doing little sections?

by jackyoung » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:49 am

A vernier caliper makes it easy.

by spikesliew » Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:16 am

I use a large Hold n Fold, together with a set of dividers to mark the lengths before folding. Being the newbie that i am, it has certainly made my life a lot easier.

by Guido » Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:41 am

I use whatever suits the need:
I have 2 sizes of H+F (greatly increased my modelling speed), Tamiya PE-pliers (great tool), razor blades, circular mandrels (aluminum tubes) of various diatmetres. I am told that Atlantic Models PE Folder (order via WEM) is another great help and very very reasonably priced.
Mind that heating the PE with a lighter can be helpful to reduce internal tension (very important when making gun tubs from brass).
Cheers,
Guido

by les » Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:05 am

Hold n' Fold, great tool.

Bending Photoetch

by Richard Durham » Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:22 pm

I use Tamiya Bending Pliers and a metal ruler for bending photo-etch. Rich

by MartinJQuinn » Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:06 pm

I use a Hold n' Fold and a larger Etch Mate. I couldn't imagine doing PE without them.

by johndon » Fri Aug 17, 2007 1:32 pm

I use two single sided razor blades, one to hold the piece at the fold and the other to make the fold.

John

Bending Photoetch

by ajkochev » Fri Aug 17, 2007 1:24 pm

What does everyone use to bend photoetch? I'm ok at it by hand but I am wondering if the special tool to bend it is worth it.

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