captainscott Posted January 23, 2014 #1 Posted January 23, 2014 How handy would this be? Never tried a bending tool does anybody use one? Thanks Scott Working on : Shrimpboat Built: Bounty Launch
kurtvd19 Posted January 23, 2014 #2 Posted January 23, 2014 Scott: This tool or one like it makes working with photo etch so much easier and precise that I wouldn't work without it. Kurt JPZ66 and WackoWolf 2 Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS
maggsl_01 Posted January 23, 2014 #3 Posted January 23, 2014 I fully agree with kurtvd19. I use a tool similar to the one on the photo. When you use photo etched parts - a MUST HAVE! Cheerio Max WackoWolf 1 Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
ScottRC Posted January 23, 2014 #4 Posted January 23, 2014 Ditto....worth the investment. WackoWolf 1 Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
captainscott Posted January 23, 2014 Author #5 Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks, If I ever finish my shrimp-boat my next project is the USS Missouri I think. I have 4 kits on the shelf so decisions decisions. Working on : Shrimpboat Built: Bounty Launch
Spaceman Spiff Posted January 26, 2014 #6 Posted January 26, 2014 I never have used one of those tools - there are times I wish I had! However, I just use razor blade and one of those 6" metal rulers. Honestly, this combination has worked well enough that I couldn't justify the cost. For the round/circular items, I just find an item the approximate size and wrap the PE around it. Call me cheap, I guess! meatloaf109 1
JeffT Posted January 26, 2014 #7 Posted January 26, 2014 I have one. Works great. WackoWolf 1 Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
meatloaf109 Posted November 17, 2014 #8 Posted November 17, 2014 On the rare occasions that I use P.E., I use several x-acto blades of various sizes. Of course, I am from the old timers school of improvising.
captainscott Posted November 24, 2014 Author #9 Posted November 24, 2014 Bending tool/ Pliers Working on : Shrimpboat Built: Bounty Launch
jml1083 Posted November 25, 2014 #10 Posted November 25, 2014 I have a slightly longer version of the bender Captain Scott shows and I love it. The edge where the bending takes place is rather sharp which allows you to be VERY accurate where you place your bends. I use a single edge razor blade slipped under the PE to make the bend once it is securely in place in the bender. WackoWolf 1 Jim L What we ever hope to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence. - Samuel Johnson On the Building Ways: Launched: Contracts Signed: Member: The Nautical Research Guild The US Naval Institute
exwafoo Posted November 25, 2014 #11 Posted November 25, 2014 I'm (slowly) building a 1/300 brig from Langton Miniatures. Lots of photo-etch (sails, shrouds etc). Having tried to bend some PE sails before using steel rule etc, with varying results, I searched and found the tools at the link. I bought the folding tools. What a difference. I can thoroughly recommend them. I have since bought the PE saws as well. http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=77_79 Cheers Al WackoWolf 1
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