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Wire mesh
Hellfish
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Posted: Monday, July 25, 2005 - 09:32 AM UTC
What’s the best way to build wire mesh? As seen in my photo's.
Thanks,
HF
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Posted: Monday, July 25, 2005 - 09:42 AM UTC


Veil netting from a fabric store or window screen are some posibilities
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Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 01:30 AM UTC
I use window screen and I think it works great. Easy to glue, and very easy to cut. I used it on my M1A1 model and it was way better than the sceen that was supplied.

Jay
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Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 01:42 AM UTC
I use the mesh bags that our garlic comes in here in Fla. It works great and seems to be the proper scale (1/35).
Neill
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 04:39 AM UTC

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What’s the best way to build wire mesh? As seen in my photo's. Thanks, HF


Check outthe cooking area of your local 99 Cent Store or thrift store. I find many different forms of mesh there... one example...

soup strainers


good luck

Neill
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 01:02 PM UTC
Window screen seems to work well, although cheap strainer mesh looks good.

~Chip
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 03:03 PM UTC
shops that carry metal for fabrication uselly have some choices in mesh sheets..
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Posted: Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 04:04 AM UTC
Nylon panty hose can be stretched for very fine mesh.
From 1/35 helmet netting to....?
Most paints and solvents are compatible.Acetone might be a no-no.Test before live-fire!
HTH
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