How to scratchbuild deck cleats

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Re: How to scratchbuild deck cleats

by Not_so_COB » Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:58 pm

My results.... thanks for the tips....

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Re: How to scratchbuild deck cleats

by Neptune » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:16 pm

You could use EJ's technique but just cut out the centre part of the top of the strip as well. Take a strip of about 1mm thickness and it should work and be in approx. scale.

Re: How to scratchbuild deck cleats

by EJFoeth » Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:16 am

If it is one of these

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Take a strip of styrene with the correct width/thickness (e.g., Evergreen strip). Drill two holes, side by side, near the end of the strip. Cut out the center between the holes with a fine-tipped knife and finish off the center with a very fine file. Cut the tip of the strip and sand in the roundness of the chock; cut to size. Make millions, keep the best.

Re: How to scratchbuild deck cleats

by Not_so_COB » Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:36 am

Actually... I can be a bit more specific.. what I'm looking for is advice on how to model these in 1/350 or so scale. A deck Chock, not a cleat..

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How to scratchbuild deck cleats

by NotsoCOB » Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:48 pm

Any one have any techniques for scratchbuilding deck cleats.... looking for the type that face each other like two horns with points facing... 1/350 scale.

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