Spent Shells.

Modeling Subjects Armor
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Hello Fellas

I will be starting a new diorama soon and I got to wondering. How do you model spent shell casings from infantry weapons ,.50cal.,.30ca,ect.? [?] I thought it would lend to a sense of realism and of combat to the scene. Any ideas or tips would be appreciated and welcomed.

Thanks Fellas.

Keep supporting your LHS,s!

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I’ve not done it but an appropriate diameter plastic or metal tube with disks made with a punch and die for the ends would be a start.

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mission models makes linked 50 caliber ammo as well as spent shell cases and links for the50 Caliber

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You can make them out of plastic rod of the proper diameter. I use 0.10 for 5.56 and .30 cal, 0.20 for .50 cal. Painted brass for casings and black for links. They look pretty good in 1/35 scale.

Here’s how they come out.

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I used the Mission Models empty .50 cal shells on my latest project:

.30cal shells would be pretty tiny. The idea of mating bits of rod to a base made with a punch is too crazy for me… Just use the rod. Who could see the cartridge lip?

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Go with the appropriate size plastic rod for the casings

TigerII

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A simple way to replicate infantry shells in 1/35 is to take golden colored brass wire and simply cut off little peices. Fast and easy! [:D]

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Heat and strech some spru to the correct diameter and cut to the correct length. Simple and free. Greg

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Hi there,

I’ve used the plastic swing tags that you get attached to clothes which hold on the tags/labels etc. Paint these brass and cut up to 2mm in length. If you’re doing this then try and cut them in a clear plastic bag, that way they don’t shoot off all over the room. For 1/72 scale you could use the really thin fuse wire which is already brass coloured.

Rich

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Thanks Fellas,

You came through again, All the replys are appreciated. This will help my diorama a great deal!