To get a square shape, the brass should be etched on the opposite side like all of our chassis. This makes the bend easy and makes the finished product more realistic.
Tom Doherty PA Heritage Models, Ltd. http://www.paheritagemodels.com/ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marty.Thorin Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 10:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [S-Trains] Building MRRW Steeple Cab Kits Good Morning: I have several Model Railroad Warehouse kits to build. They consist of sheets of etched brass that I need to bend. I fear my current tools are inadequate to do the 90 degree bends for the cab. Each corner of the cab is beside pre-cut windows. I measured the sheets with a micrometer. The frame is 0.032 inches thick, The cab walls and cab roof are 0.015. Where the bends are to be done, the brass sheet has been etched to about half its measured thickness. The longest bend I need help with is a little under 2 inches. I can bend the frame with my current tools: a good, small vice. It's the cab that needs help. Would the MicroMart Mini Bending Brake (http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Cat alog&Type=Product&ID=16101) be a good choice? Any other tips you might have before I damage the first one? Thanks! Thorin Marty Milwaukee, WI S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.AmericanFlyerTrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! Enjoy thousands of great photos at http://S-Scale.org/albums/modelrail Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
