Hello,

I was wondering if there is an easy way to make your own photoetch?

Thanks,
Sam

Hello Sam,

I dont know if this is easy but I found this link for you

http://www.maketorama.co.yu/rec_models_scale_FAQ_part_6.htm

#:-)

Here is another one

http://modeltech.tripod.com/etchingentry.htm

I know that I have a article somewhere, including pictures, on how to doe it, I wil try and look for it later in the evening

#:-)

Another one have the stuff to do it cost $50.00 but not enough time to try it.
http://www.culttvman.com/acid-etching.html
part two
http://www.culttvman.com/acid-etching_part_2.html (:-)


their are four parts put up the first two.

Seems like an expensive way to do something! i can easlily do the artwork using my computer and graphics software, but I'd rather send my artwork to someone and let them do it rather than invest in all the chemicals... knowing I would probably blow the first couple of attempts!

know anyone who can take my artwork and turn it into etch?

Seems like an expensive way to do something! i can easlily do the artwork using my computer and graphics software, but I'd rather send my artwork to someone and let them do it rather than invest in all the chemicals... knowing I would probably blow the first couple of attempts!

know anyone who can take my artwork and turn it into etch?

I've tried the methods in this article to create small phto-etched numbers to add as casting numbers on turrets, hulls, etc. As much as I love Arcer transfers, they did not work cleanly on metal. Archer transfers left some residual glue(?) that prevented a neat etching. I tried several brands and the one that worked perfectly was Woodland Scenics dry transfers in the railroad section of my local hobby shop.

http://ipmslondon.tripod.com/modelingarticles/id2.html

Alfredo