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Post by herk56 on May 21, 2012 20:10:10 GMT -5
Anyone have any good (read: easy) ideas on simulating louvers? I need a row of 15 small louvers to finish up the bodywork on my 1929 Simplex Special. Thanks!
Brian
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2012 21:51:44 GMT -5
Used "Evergreen" clapboard and carve what need.
Russ
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Post by Orso on May 21, 2012 22:42:44 GMT -5
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Post by herk56 on May 22, 2012 13:08:22 GMT -5
Thanks, Bjorn, those Archer louvers look perfect! Russ, I thought of that but I figured I would have to recess the plastic into the resin body to make it look "right", the decal louvers look much easier (& faster).
Brian
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Post by clm1545 on May 22, 2012 19:57:06 GMT -5
Brian
I used the clapboard siding method on my Filter Queen wip. Take a look at the hood and under tail pics and see if that works for you.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2012 10:18:05 GMT -5
Here is a method for vacformed louvers, any size, any shape, and open as well.  louvers1 by dmentd, on Flickr |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2012 14:49:36 GMT -5
I like to use Evergreen .030 1/4 round plastic strip. The trick is to get each louver the same lenght. I made a fixture with a hole in each end, one side is 3/16 deep and the other 1/8 inch deep. After the louvers are cut line them up and glue in place. A little sanding on the corners and they are done.
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