Need some 1/24 round defroster vents.

[Len Woodruff]

I need some round defroster vents for a dash on a special project. I could use wizard-o's but I would like them to have some lines in them to represent vent vanes.

Thanks in adance for your help.

[Exotics_Builder]

Offhand, this one for sure (although sizing may be a factor).

Or

 

 

 

 

[Classicgas]

Would decals work? I might have some.

[Len Woodruff]

31 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said:

Offhand, this one for sure (although sizing may be a factor).

Or

 

 

 

 

Wow I think those might do the trick. I forgot to search for AC grills. Thanks so much.

[Len Woodruff]

32 minutes ago, Classicgas said:

Would decals work? I might have some.

Maybe. But I really need the 3d look for them to be accurate.

[Len Woodruff]

Thanks again Gerry for the info. I have both ordered now. I will probably get the Street Rod ones 1st since they are in the US.

 

[Exotics_Builder]

22 minutes ago, Len Woodruff said:

Thanks again Gerry for the info. I have both ordered now. I will probably get the Street Rod ones 1st since they are in the US.

 

Just read your replies.  I was going to check my stash downstairs as I have a bunch of interior detail parts.  But since you already ordered, I hope they'll work.

[Exotics_Builder]

19 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said:

Just read your replies.  I was going to check my stash downstairs as I have a bunch of interior detail parts.  But since you already ordered, I hope they'll work.

I do have a few A/C and vent PE.  Sorry I didn't catch back before you ordered.

 

[Len Woodruff]

17 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said:

I do have a few A/C and vent PE.  Sorry I didn't catch back before you ordered.

 

Thanks for the offer. Wow what a stach. I may get back to you in the Mr Model ones don't show up in a week or so.

[Len Woodruff]

Gerry, do know if anyone does a Photo Etched old 60's style push button radio face? The ones I have found with Detail Master are newer style.

[Exotics_Builder]

31 minutes ago, Len Woodruff said:

Gerry, do know if anyone does a Photo Etched old 60's style push button radio face? The ones I have found with Detail Master are newer style.

For what vehicle?  Are you referencing this type?

Model Car Garage did a fret that had different radio faces and vents

You can see the ones in the 3rd row from the bottom are like that.  Let check the stash again this afternoon

 

[Len Woodruff]

28 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said:

For what vehicle?  Are you referencing this type?

Model Car Garage did a fret that had different radio faces and vents

You can see the ones in the 3rd row from the bottom are like that.  Let check the stash again this afternoon

 

Yes that is the radio type I am looking for Gerry. The aboe P/E looks more like 80's style.

Did anyone do one in a set for one of the 60's series cars?

The perfect one would be from a 60's Ford like a Mustang. I have the 67 MCG Mustang seet but it des have a radio face.

 

 

[Exotics_Builder]

19 minutes ago, Len Woodruff said:

Yes that is the radio type I am looking for Gerry. The aboe P/E looks more like 80's style.

Did anyone do one in a set for one of the 60's series cars?

The perfect one would be from a 60's Ford like a Mustang. I have the 67 MCG Mustang seet but it des have a radio face.

 

 

Not of which I am aware.  Here is a close up of the MCG set from what I have in the stash.  I've checked several of my MCG PE detail sets for specific autos and nothing really to go on.  I have not checked some of the vintage Ferrari frets I have.  I could look there.

[Len Woodruff]

Thanks again for your help Gerry. I think I might try to cast one from the Monogram 66 Mustang.

[Exotics_Builder]

25 minutes ago, Len Woodruff said:

Thanks again for your help Gerry. I think I might try to cast one from the Monogram 66 Mustang.

Probably the best option.  Could possibly even do a foil cast.

 

 

[Len Woodruff]

3 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said:

Probably the best option.  Could possibly even do a foil cast.

 

 

I should try that. Do you just use heavy aluminum foil?

[Exotics_Builder]

1 minute ago, Len Woodruff said:

I should try that. Do you just use heavy aluminum foil?

Have not done it in quite a while, but no.  Too heavy an aluminum and you won't be able to get the detail.  Previously I've used older BMF that does not have a lot of adhesion.  Another option would be thinner aluminum foil (got a roll at Costco years ago).  I used Testor's clear liquid cement to fill.  This is from Chief Joseph, himself, (Fireball ModelWorks)

"Take a small piece of common kitchen foil-- the thin kind, not heavy-duty-- and place it over the emblem you want to copy. Using a soft pencil eraser, carefully press the foil over the emblem. This action should leave a finely-detailed impression of the emblem in the foil. Take the foil and flip it over. Mix up some epoxy and fill the depression with epoxy just until it's level. Let the epoxy cure (this could take a while ), and then carefully trim away the excess foil with a new #11 blade. The epoxy-backed foil emblem is now ready to use on the model."

 

[Len Woodruff]

53 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said:

Have not done it in quite a while, but no.  Too heavy an aluminum and you won't be able to get the detail.  Previously I've used older BMF that does not have a lot of adhesion.  Another option would be thinner aluminum foil (got a roll at Costco years ago).  I used Testor's clear liquid cement to fill.  This is from Chief Joseph, himself, (Fireball ModelWorks)

"Take a small piece of common kitchen foil-- the thin kind, not heavy-duty-- and place it over the emblem you want to copy. Using a soft pencil eraser, carefully press the foil over the emblem. This action should leave a finely-detailed impression of the emblem in the foil. Take the foil and flip it over. Mix up some epoxy and fill the depression with epoxy just until it's level. Let the epoxy cure (this could take a while ), and then carefully trim away the excess foil with a new #11 blade. The epoxy-backed foil emblem is now ready to use on the model."

 

Thanks for the note. I will give it a try.