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Old 08-29-2008, 09:22 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: 1:400 Landing gear conversion kits

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Originally Posted by BuddyK View Post
I wonder if something more detailed could be produced using photo etching (is that what that process is called) ? .... perhaps everything but the wheels themselves ?

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Casting is about the only way to get 3D realism. I've worked with photo etching, and it only works on thin brass or copper sheeting. You'd have to stack a lot of sheets to get the effect, and it'll be impractical and expensive.
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