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PHOTO ETCH?

PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:49 pm
by transam6870
hey guys
I know I have prob asked before but cant remember, too much resin :lol: , but does anyone know anyone who does photo etching? I need some wire wheel inserts for these Ferraris etc...

Re: PHOTO ETCH?

PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:01 pm
by OldDogMotorsports
man I sure don`t!

Re: PHOTO ETCH?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:08 am
by pfuetze
Sorry, no idea! I did not see any photo etch details on 1/43rd slotcars by now ...

Re: PHOTO ETCH?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:07 pm
by munter
maybe you could DIY? I see kits available from Micro Mark.

Re: PHOTO ETCH?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:09 pm
by transam6870
I have seen that same kit from Micro, but I don't know of anyone who has used it before, so I am hesitant. I would love to DIY, and have the availability.

Re: PHOTO ETCH?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:22 pm
by a110alpine
there is a guy on youtube that gives a pretty good presentation on the mm kit. over the years i have followed this development on the rr forums. it seems that there are a lot of photo kits that aren't being used. you might be able to pick up one on ebay. either way trans if there is anyone that can do this it is you. i personally think you should just stick with resin inserts. rip one off a jouef car and adjust the size.
stephen

Re: PHOTO ETCH?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:55 pm
by masmojo
There are a few Kit builders on the Facebook & Slotforum sites Graham Poulan and a couple others I can't remember their names right now, but one of them could probably point you in the right direction!

Re: PHOTO ETCH?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:11 pm
by Ember
MicroMark sell DIY kits.

Graham has had problems with photo etch supply. Anything from ridiculously long lead times, to using the wrong thickness of material, to doubling the price betweenn accepting the job and delivering it.

Re: PHOTO ETCH?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:15 pm
by transam6870
Thanks all
I have decided to go with the MM kit and ordered it. I have also found a decent casting for a resin version as well. I just think the etched wires look better.