Re: Bending PE parts

Feb 15, 2006 0 Replies


Hello all,


> I need some advise please on bending photo etch parts.
> This is my first attempt.
> 1/35 armour.
> The etches I have are Eduard and Aber.
> Now my dilemma is which side of the PE part to bend to.
> The parts in question have a half thick etched line indicating where
> to bend, but do I bent 'into' the etch line or 'away' from the etch > line.
> The workbench is nearly finished, so should be able to post photos > shortly.
> Regards
> GeoffH
> Norfolk (sunny today) - UK not VA

My experience is that you generally bend away from the etched line. The line should be the outside edge, not the inside.


Dave


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