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Roobarb
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Photo etching can be used to create frets in virtual any metal or alloy.I say virtual as I can't think of any that it can't be used with but I am always open to correction. In modelling terms etches are normal made out of brass,nickel silver or more rarely steel, the choice being a compromise between the easy of use,cost and suitability to purpose.\ said:Yes Colin when I saw the heating up thing something did not anneal but I now remember from school metalurge those statemnts on how to do.What is PE made of ? I decided steel & chrome. All the PE I have used to date has a real spring & has not needed any amendment. Makes me think that there is a difference in the constituents of Manufacturers end result.
Real spring for the Swordfish stuff had a very ambitious way of travelling around the room. Such good FUN trying to locate it !
Laurie
I stand to be corrected but I think Trimaster used to include nickel silver etches in their kits.
Nickel silver is used extensively in model railways for locomotive kits,particularly the chassis,were strength and rigidity are required,while for appearance and strength steel is occasionally used for the locomotive valve gear.
A bending tool such as a "Hold and Fold" is a great help especially if you handle a lot of photo etch.
Malcolm