Having a heck of a time finding 1/32 WWII American Fighter Instrument Bezels to be used for detailing of my F4F4 Wildcat. Admittedly, the Wildcat does not have very many bezels, but I am going all out for this build. Does anyone know of a manufacturer who makes 1/32 bezels? Or, does anyone have a good technique for making your own? Thanks.
try Waldron products
I cut bezel rings from aluminum or brass tube… Stretched sprue wrapped around a paintbrush works too…
Hans, what sort of tool do you use to get such a thin cut of the tubing without distorting the shape?
Check for the Eduard PE set. With that scale, they usually have seperate bezels for the dash panel. I’m doing a 1/32 190D and that set came with them. Check www.squadron.com
Andy
Razor saw and a miter box, de-burr with a razor-knife… If you use brass, make sure you anneal it with some fire to soften it. Tried the cut-off wheels in the Dremel, but didn’t have the control I needed. I do a lot of wire-work as well as the sprue method… Wrap thin wire around anything from a straightpin to a paintbrush, cut it where it overlaps, and fiddle around with it until it gets into shape and closes… I’ve made “aviator” sunglass frames that way in 1/35th. (Can’t see well enough to go smaller, lol…)