Source of Van Louvres in OO - probably Brass

[M.I.B]

Van louvres - sounds like a Dutch Old Master..........

 

I would like to add louvres to an OO plastic Dapol van which is being converted to a generator / pump van.  

 

Is there a source of pre formed louvres in probably brass that would do the trick?

 

Many thanks.

[Paul H Vigor]

13 minutes ago, M.I.B said:

Van louvres - sounds like a Dutch Old Master..........

 

I would like to add louvres to an OO plastic Dapol van which is being converted to a generator / pump van.  

 

Is there a source of pre formed louvres in probably brass that would do the trick?

 

Many thanks.

Dornaplas (now part of Gaugemaster?) sell moulded plastic louvers. Any good?

[Brassey]

The Broad Gauge Society do (or used to) lost wax castings

[markjj]

You can often pick up the ends that Coopercraft did on Ebay. Not brass but plastic and they look ok if you dont mind a GWR twist to your van.

[M.I.B]

Thank you all    - will go and have a look.

[Barclay]

Archer, the US company that produces 'rivet' decals made of printed resin, also does louvres, and they look pretty good.

[M.I.B]

Thank you all for the suggestions.  The Dornaplas (Guagemaster) ones arrived today and they are perfect in terms of size.  Nicely detailed.  Will be a b*gger to paint and not fill the vents with Humbrol.....Light coats and blow on them?????