Does anyone out there know of a good sourcr where I can have some photo etching done?
Thanks
Jack,
Theres a company called Mastercut Technologies in Queensland and they do fantastic work. Have a look at their website:
http://www.mastercut.com.au
You can contact them and get quotes online. They’ll tell you what kind of artwork you’d need to provide.
Many places need drawing files, like AutoCad dxf files - as their production process will have translators that can turn most types of drawings into the formay their machines need.
Good luck.
I’m not familiar with where you are located Jack, but I have had photoetching done for architecural models. I used a chemical milling company in California that was nearby, and I’m sure you could find a similar business where you are.
They did want a minimum order, so if you have a small project, try it for yourself. I’m certain it has been talked about in these forums before, so do a search if you think you want to try!
Finescale Modeler did a “how-to” article on photoetching your own parts. I can’t remember the issue. Maybe someone else can remember.
Randie [C):-)]
I think there were two FSM articles on photoetching that I can remember…
The FSM all time index says they were:
- Photoetching for Modelers, July 1991 pg52
- Photoetching brass detail parts at home, Sept. 1993 pg48
Good luck
Thanks, Lee.
I knew that SOMEONE on here would come through. [tup]
Randie [C):-)]
I have those two articles in my file, so if anybody wants a copy just send me an e-mail.
Is that alright with the magazine??