natterjack Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Hi All Being used to larger scales I would like some guidance on the metal thickness being used for 2mm FS loco cabs, coach body shells and similar thin section constructions. Any help appreciated. Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbrummitt Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Ordinarily 0.010” / 0.25mm nickel silver sheet is used. Wagon sides should be a little thicker ~0.5mm is approx scale thickness, depending on prototype. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
natterjack Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 Thanks richbrummitt . To be convincing, the project I have in hand requires 3 layers; outer skin and inner skin with a glazing sandwich. The glazing is double layered but I suspect that would not really be discernible in 2mm scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRBroadgauge Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I'm using 0.3mm NS for my models. Having used both 0.25mm and 0.3mm I find the thicker material a bit more rigid where it needs to be. Having said that I have a model on my drawing board that combines 0.3mm and 0.2mm (a sheep wagon with nearly transparent sides). Also 0.3mm is easier mathematically when you're designing etches. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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