5"G Metro Loco

[mikemill]

Most large scale name and number plates are etched, fine for the smaller scales, but the problem with etching is the undercut, thus the process only allows a depth of 10 thou or thereabouts, and is quiet apparent on larger scales, and does not do a fine model justice.

Using the magic CNC mill I cut the numbers and frame out of 30 thou brass with a 1mm cutter, then mounted them on a piece of 1/16” brass and filled a quarter radius on the edge, and they look the part.

Mike

[Steamer5]

HiMike,
 Now those came out very nice! What programs are you using, or did you just draw in CAD? Not that I have a CNC machine, but just interested to know.

Cheers Kerrin

[mikemill]

Kerrin

I drew the numbers 2x up in TurboCad then reduced to working size; I have a book with large size number font for reference.

I would certainly approach name and number plates the same way again as they look more like the full size plates and worth the effort.

Mike