dmir
Trainmaster
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Rivets
Nov 8, 2009 21:25:08 GMT -5
Post by dmir on Nov 8, 2009 21:25:08 GMT -5
What is the best method of reproducing rivets in styrene, say for a fan hatch? Needle punch?
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CIOR
Chairman
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Rivets
Nov 8, 2009 21:51:50 GMT -5
Post by CIOR on Nov 8, 2009 21:51:50 GMT -5
I used a pounce wheel. Your milage will vary, and I've seen a million and one ways to do it.
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upyardrat
Probationary Member
Smoke'n outside Helper, UT
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Rivets
Nov 8, 2009 23:27:36 GMT -5
Post by upyardrat on Nov 8, 2009 23:27:36 GMT -5
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dmir
Trainmaster
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Rivets
Nov 9, 2009 6:32:41 GMT -5
Post by dmir on Nov 9, 2009 6:32:41 GMT -5
Are they 3-dimensional pieces or decals?
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Rivets
Nov 9, 2009 10:31:43 GMT -5
Post by icghogger on Nov 9, 2009 10:31:43 GMT -5
Ben, they are resin dots on decal paper, and are 3D. Archer has a very good selection of sizes and spacing, as well as other high-relief details useful to our work. As Uncle Jay pointed out, they are pricey ($14.95 a sheet), but are worth it if you have to replace rivet detail lost during modification work. I will try to post a photo here of how I have used them on one of my projects.
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Rivets
Nov 10, 2009 8:46:29 GMT -5
Post by danraitz on Nov 10, 2009 8:46:29 GMT -5
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Nov 10, 2009 11:07:28 GMT -5
Post by icghogger on Nov 10, 2009 11:07:28 GMT -5
Guys, here is my use of Archer bolt head detail on my GP10 rescue project.
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Rivets
Nov 10, 2009 11:14:45 GMT -5
Post by icghogger on Nov 10, 2009 11:14:45 GMT -5
Curt's louvre punch and die is pretty freakin' awesome!! I see a market for such a goodie.....
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Rivets
Nov 11, 2009 2:17:17 GMT -5
Post by NCCR 2580 on Nov 11, 2009 2:17:17 GMT -5
Guys, here is my use of Archer bolt head detail on my GP10 rescue project. Very Nice work!
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Rivets
Nov 11, 2009 17:34:36 GMT -5
Post by antlorch on Nov 11, 2009 17:34:36 GMT -5
Dang'd old rivet counters!!!!!!!!!!!!
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kcs1967
Chairman
SWLA-SETX PINE SCENTED
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Rivets
Nov 15, 2009 11:46:38 GMT -5
Post by kcs1967 on Nov 15, 2009 11:46:38 GMT -5
Has any of you used the Tichy Train rivets? are they just to large? My father has used white glue and a Hypodermic needle with great success on R/C aircraft, but that obviously is a much larger result. Personally I am not a rivet counter, but sometimes I do get carried away.
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Nov 15, 2009 16:10:05 GMT -5
Post by Randy Earle on Nov 15, 2009 16:10:05 GMT -5
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Nov 16, 2009 12:34:47 GMT -5
Post by icghogger on Nov 16, 2009 12:34:47 GMT -5
Has any of you used the Tichy Train rivets? are they just to large? I have used the Tichy rivets and other hardware. They are perfectly sized and look real good, if applied with care. On the down side, it is very time-consuming to drill for each and almost impossible to handle them with any precision, if you cut them flush from the sprue (I use a wet wooden toothpick to pick them up for placement). Recently, I bought a tool called "The Nutter" that makes low relief nut, bolthead and rivet detail from thin lead sheeting. They look nice, but are also very time consuming to make. And if you sneeze while you are making them....poof, instant confetti! The wet toothpick technique is used for handling, and a drop of Future Clear-Cote on the spot glues them in place, which you later seal with the paint finish. The idea of individual rivet placement (for me, at least) is if you have a large number to make, use an embossing mechanism or pounce wheel. For small runs, or areas where you cannot emboss a run, it is more practical (again, in my case) to use the Tichy or the Archer transfers. Your dad's idea sounds like a good one, I may have to give it a try.
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