How can I make own PE?

[350z]

Hello,

Can anyone post link or provide some information how to make own PE?
Lets assume that I have design done. I have small experience with etching radio boards long time ago.

[Jose Chaica]

...Same question here...
Thanks for any reply...

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[Devin]

I think Micro Mark has a set now with tank and solutions to do your own etching. Most people who I've talked to and have done this on a "do it yourself" basis don't have much luck. That knowledge coupled with how nasty and hazardous the chemicals are have kept me from trying it.

-Devin

[Timmy C]

Also, do the cost benefits (if any) outweight the initial cost and other hazards?

[Foeth]

The dangers of the chemicals are alledgedly zero. But there are a few problems. You need to be sure the drawing is printed absolutely black and size-accurate. This means going to the printers and spend $40 just on the film.

[les]

You can make your own drawings and then have a company make the photo etch for you. I've seen reference to it on the board somewhere, but can't remember the name.

[kennylibben]

Hey Guys,

Go on the main page, in the Articles section.... I believe it is Jeff Herne who wrote this up, i think its called something like "Making your own PE, without destroying the house"

[Michael Potter]

See my illustrated short article at the RC/Scratchbuilding forum about MicroMark's Pro-Etch kit. I use it exclusively for 1/600 and 1/700 ship parts, including weapons, lattice masts, life raft supports, platforms, superstructure sides, davits, drill templates, and assembly jigs.

Before you order the kit, create some artwork on your PC to verify that you can do it. I do all of mine with MS-PowerPoint. PC artwork is an absolute prerequisite to use the PE kit. I use the kit to support scratch-building. This kit is not, repeat not, economical to replace stock PE from WEM, GMM, etc., when stock PE contains scale parts you can use.

The narrowest cut you can etch is 1/2 point (120 points = 1 inch). You can engrave artwork on one side and etch through from both sides for other pieces on the same fret. For engraved artwork, it's easiest to place the transparency upside down; otherwise, you have to mirror what you want to engrave.

The kit contains everything you need except the PC and printer (and the chemicals if you live outside the continental USA). Print your art on inkjet transparency film that comes with the kit. No need to visit a photo shop. If you order MicroMark's kit, order an extra set of transparencies. The chemicals need careful handling but emit no fumes. I do the etching phase on dirt outside in case of a spill.

This kit works fine for me. My only connection with MicroMark and its suppliers is that I am a customer.

[Rob J]

There is an article on the modelwarships.com homepage that could help.

[Timmy C]

Rob, that's just the homepage...

In case you haven't found out yet, when you go to a link on teh front page, the address at the address bar remains the same (will remain as the front page address, that is). You need to right click on the page and go to properties to find out the real address of the page.

Here's the address for self peing by JH: http://www.modelwarships.com/features/h ... tching.htm

[David Yarnell]

For custom photoetching from your camera-ready drawings try:

Fotocut Labs, Inc.
Fred Hultberg
Box 120
Erieville, NY 13061
Email: oletcherfred@yahoo.com

The PE is a little different thanmost.
It comes with no sprue. The parts are on a rubber backing so no
need to cut them out. They are already separated!

Bob Santos used this vendor for his PE on the
USS Langley model he scratchbuilt in 1:700
(See FSM, March 1995, pg.74)





David

[kennylibben]

wow! amazing build!