jeffb Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuitbuilder Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 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. Biscuitbuilder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 im sure its not a cheap venture. however, if its doable there may be a new plater to service the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFFA Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 whats wrong with bare metal foil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuitbuilder Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 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! Biscuitbuilder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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