Bending Photoetch

ajkochev · Post 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.

johndon · Post 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

Ship Model Gallery · Post 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.

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

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

les · Post by **les** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:05 am

Hold n' Fold, great tool.

Guido · Post 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

spikesliew · Post 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.

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

A vernier caliper makes it easy.

Guest · Post 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?