Annealing PE?

[Guest]

It makes it more flexible laurie - easier to fold box shapes and drape seat belts better . Done before painting so obviously not recommended for the pre painted PE frets ( eduard Zoom etc )

Thanks Tony. next Question why in 20 years has this been a secret. :tongue-out3:

It can also make some grades of brass too soft to work properly so It’s best to trial it first on scrap etch. I honestly think it’s only really of use on things like seat belts. If the brass is too soft it can make things worse rather than better....
Anything that has a regular shape or constant curve should be bent around formers. If you are likely to use a lot of etch brass in your modelling, the best investment you can probably make is a pair of high quality box jointed flat jawed pliers. Almost all of the small bends you need to make can be quickly and easily formed with them.

Just shows how we are all different Tim. My pliers are all in a box. I use a Hold & Fold Small Shop the large mode. Expensive (tried cheap first) but sturdy & so many facilities.

Plus being vintage I find it easier to position with two (vintage) hands loose. Horses for Courses or let your friends direct your movies .

Laurie

[BattleshipBob]

The reason why i asked is the PE seams stiff and the chap i watched on YT mentioned this so used a candle??

[Tim Marlow]

The thing to be aware of Bob is that annealing does make it easier to put bends in PE, but it doesn’t necessarily make it easier to put a clean bend in PE.

[Dave Ward]

Annealing can also help if you've made an error! Trying to undo a poor bend can cause the material to crack ( work hardening ), annealing the bend will soften it & give you another chance...............
Dave

[Guest]

Annealing can also help if you've made an error! Trying to undo a poor bend can cause the material to crack ( work hardening ), annealing the bend will soften it & give you another chance...............
Dave

In my case Dave how many chances :tongue-out3:

Laurie

[rtfoe]

Gee Whizz...I prefer stiffer brass or copper PE to work with the little parts. They're so easy to bend. What you need is the proper tools to hold the parts for bending or formers and a good rubbing down. A good set or pair of eyes also help. Stainless steel PE with well placed stress points for bending are what I like.

Annealing for seatbelts I suppose is a must but I prefer tape or paper for it.

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Gee Whizz...I prefer stiffer brass or copper PE to work with the little parts. They're so easy to bend. What you need is the proper tools to hold the parts for bending or formers and a good rubbing down. A good set or pair of eyes also help. Stainless steel PE with well placed stress points for bending are what I like.

Annealing for seatbelts I suppose is a must but I prefer tape or paper for it.

Cheers,
Richard

Richard where do you get paper seat belts ? Brass never looks authentic to me. :flushed:

Laurie

[rtfoe]

Richard where do you get paper seat belts ? Brass never looks authentic to me. :flushed:

Laurie

Laurie, Kamazukuri do paper seatbelts in 1/72 and 48. Also rifle belt straps. I've got the US, German and British 1/48 seatbelts. If I'm not mistaken Eduard also do paper seatbelts. I haven't used my Kamazukuri belts yet as I still like making my own from masking tape and fuse wire.

Cheers,
Richard

[Dave Ward]

Laurie, Kamazukuri do paper seatbelts in 1/72 and 48. Also rifle belt straps. I've got the US, German and British 1/48 seatbelts. If I'm not mistaken Eduard also do paper seatbelts. I haven't used my Kamazukuri belts yet as I still like making my own from masking tape and fuse wire.

Cheers,
Richard

Richard,
Kamazukuri? - a search doesn't throw any hits up for model accessories - have you a link?
Cheers,
Dave

[Airborne01]

Gee Whizz...I prefer stiffer brass or copper PE to work with the little parts. They're so easy to bend. What you need is the proper tools to hold the parts for bending or formers and a good rubbing down. A good set or pair of eyes also help. Stainless steel PE with well placed stress points for bending are what I like.

Annealing for seatbelts I suppose is a must but I prefer tape or paper for it.

Cheers,
Richard

Oh my God - what's better than a good rubbing down ...!

[Guest]

Oh my God - what's better than a good rubbing down ...!

Depends on the type of rubbing down. Pity I have little imagination :rolling::tongue-out3::hungry:

Laurie

[rtfoe]

Richard,
Kamazukuri? - a search doesn't throw any hits up for model accessories - have you a link?
Cheers,
Dave

My apologies Dave, I spelt it wrong...it's Kamizukuri. Got their price list from Passion Models when was in Shizuoka last so could have changed by now.



http//www.kamizukuri.jp

Cheers,
Richard

[rtfoe]

Oh my God - what's better than a good rubbing down ...!

Down boy...down :tears-of-joy: let's get civil or we won't get things done.

Cheers,
Richard