Sgt Shultz II Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'm working on a 1/24 scale Mustang and was wondering if there is a source for perforated metal to install in the lower cowling, I tried drilling by hand with less than stellar results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Look for perforated metal on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 This may work with modification. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eduard-1-35-IDF-M113-Zelda-Armour-Shields-Academy-35438-/301795871998?hash=item46446f8cfe:g:RWcAAOSw5ZBWJuZa Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Drilling into thin sheet can be difficult. Try sandwiching the metal between two pieces of plywood. If that doesn't work a punch into soda can aluminum is a viable alternative. Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 One problem with my suggestion is that there is often a minimum order from commercial sources. If you can, try to find an industrial surplus or scrap yard in your area. For example, there is one in Stamford, Connecticut, called Vulcan Scrap on Taff Avenue. I have been buying all sorts of interesting metal parts from them since 1967. Industrial surplus and scrap yards are in almost every industrial area. It is worth a search. Good hunting. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.valdez Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 For small stuff use plain aluminum foil. Cut a small square and place it on the lower nose of the kit. Rub the foil till the pattern transfers to the foil. Glue the foil to the thinnest brass or plastic sheet you have. Use a drill bit about 1/3rd the size of the hole you need and center it as best you can (unless you have a centering punch of the right size so use that instead). Drill your holes in the sheet and follow these holes with a drill the exact size of the hole. Use a small scissors to remove the unwanted underlayment and trim to size. Beat to fit and paint to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Shultz II Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 "Beat to fit and paint to match" ! And if all else fails get a bigger hammer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Cut to size, beat to fit, paint to match. The contractor's mantra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Shultz II Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 The Government way = measure with a micrometer, mark it with chalk and cut it with an axe. D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Measure once, cut twice, grind to fit! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamF Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 That's a shame I'm having some etchings produced at the moment, you could have sent me a CAD drawing and I could have added it to my artwork. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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