Does anyone know where to get photo etch mesh that duplicates expanded metal, typically with a diamond shape. I thought that Voyager produced such an item - in small, medium and large patterns, but I haven’t been able to find any. I’m looking to use this mesh for the bottom of the turret bustle rack on a 1/72 scale M1A2 Abrams. Thanks.
Not sure, but try Lion Roar, Eduard, Aber or Verlinden. I’ve seen one of them, but can’t recall which.
I’m pretty sure it’s Eduard who make the “generic” rhomboid mesh. Hasegawa also do a “generic” diamond mesh (dimensions of the perforations are 0.89mm x 0.53mm) - “Hasegawa Trypart Modeling Mesh” - Part number PA-41
http://www.specialshapes.com/tools.asp?product=BRASS
Very cool site with lots of special shapes. They are affiliated with K&S Engineering.
Their thin wall tubing cannot be beat.
Hope this helps.