im in need of info on how to do plating. i know theres a few small scale platers out there, and im curious as to how its done. i do know the basics, but all the info i can find is how the big guys do it. if the cost isnt extreme, theres a chance i might be able to get the backing to do it.
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i need info on chrome vacuuplating
Started by jeffb, Nov 12 2006 10:12 AM
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Posted 17 November 2006 - 07:05 PM
im in need of info on how to do plating. i know theres a few small scale platers out there, and im curious as to how its done. i do know the basics, but all the info i can find is how the big guys do it. if the cost isnt extreme, theres a chance i might be able to get the backing to do it.
Jeff,
There is some "black art" involved, even with the proper equipment, so a learning curve is to be expected.
However, it's the cost of the equipment, and the electricity usage that can be prohibitive. Having talked at length with a vacuum plater who has a small unit in his basement, he tells me that it sucks up kilowatts like a vacuum cleaner.
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 10:05 AM
im sure its not a cheap venture. however, if its doable there may be a new plater to service the hobby.
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Posted 23 November 2006 - 04:30 AM
whats wrong with bare metal foil?
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Posted 23 November 2006 - 09:28 AM
whats wrong with bare metal foil?
Nothing at all wrong with BMF. However, Jeffb is a resin caster, and is looking to upgrade his kits with chrome bumpers, grilles and the like perhaps--and those parts are beyond most peoples' foiling skills. Not to mention, restoration of old styrene kit parts--so there is nothing wrong with either BMF or vacuum-plating--seems to me they both have a big place at the table in our hobby!
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