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Re: Finally, a Tool for Making N Scale Corrugated Metal
« Reply #30 on: June 21, 2017, 02:32:24 PM »
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Does anybody know what it should be? 


It varies some, but 2-3/4" approx. from peak center to peak center is pretty typical.
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Re: Finally, a Tool for Making N Scale Corrugated Metal
« Reply #31 on: June 21, 2017, 02:49:27 PM »
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It varies some, but 2-3/4" approx. from peak center to peak center is pretty typical.

Thanks.  When I get back from vacation I may just give that a go.  I'm sure I'll find use for it some day. :)
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Re: Finally, a Tool for Making N Scale Corrugated Metal
« Reply #32 on: June 21, 2017, 04:40:50 PM »
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This was done 25 years ago in HO with aluminum foil, some AHM/Tyco roof piece as a template, and a balsa stick:

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Re: Finally, a Tool for Making N Scale Corrugated Metal
« Reply #33 on: June 26, 2017, 02:40:25 AM »
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This might be one of those examples where something a bit oversize actually looks better than a properly scaled item.  Sort of like N-Scale bricks and mortar. If they are properly scaled (especially mortar lines) then they will not be noticeable on the model, except for extreme close-up photography. But when viewed in-person without magnification the brick wall surface would just look like a smooth wall.

Same with corrugations. Slightly exaggerated-size corrugated material, when properly used and weathered, will look just right on a model.
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Re: Finally, a Tool for Making N Scale Corrugated Metal
« Reply #34 on: June 26, 2017, 08:08:58 PM »
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This might be one of those examples where something a bit oversize actually looks better than a properly scaled item.  Sort of like N-Scale bricks and mortar. If they are properly scaled (especially mortar lines) then they will not be noticeable on the model, except for extreme close-up photography. But when viewed in-person without magnification the brick wall surface would just look like a smooth wall.

Same with corrugations. Slightly exaggerated-size corrugated material, when properly used and weathered, will look just right on a model.
Couldn't agree more Pete. I have tried scale N Scale brickwork and it just looks like a red bit of styrene detail disappears, same with the corrugated material.
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Re: Finally, a Tool for Making N Scale Corrugated Metal
« Reply #35 on: August 12, 2017, 11:39:20 PM »
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Watched this video by Australian modeler Luke Towan today. The shed is boring but he had a novel way of producing corrugated steel that some might want to try.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiTRDp6j1zU
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