1/100 Template for Applying Riveting (Type 2) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD100203)

What Is It?

Enhance the look and realism of your scale model aircraft, tanks, or armored vehicles with this Photo-Etched Template for Riveting (Type 2), precisely crafted for 1/100 scale. By using these brass templates, you can replicate uniform seams and rivets on your models, reflecting the authentic structural details typical of full-sized military hardware. Tracing these neat rivet rows adds an extra layer of realism, transforming your builds into near-authentic miniatures. Transform your diorama from a basic setup into a showcase piece, ensuring every panel line and rivet echoes the precision of genuine engineering. Crafted from 0.17 mm brass, this set includes three pieces optimized for guiding your rivet or scribing tool, helping you achieve clean, accurate rivet lines. The Type 2 pattern offers multiple segment shapes or spacing, making it simpler to address varied angles or curves on your vehicle or aircraft hull. Incorporating these high-quality etched templates, you replicate the subtle yet significant rivet detail of real-life war machines—bringing your model to life for everyone to admire.

Who Is It Intended For?

This photo-etch riveting template kit is perfect for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers seeking a straightforward but impactful rivet enhancement technique
• Diorama builders craving authentic panel lines and structural accents on armor or aircraft displays
• Collectors in search of a show-stopping surface finish with precisely spaced rivets
• Advanced scratch builders who emphasize mechanical credibility in custom or kit-bash creations

Benefits

1. Consistent Rivet Layout: Allows precise seams and rivet lines that replicate true factory production designs
2. Robust Brass Material: 0.17 mm brass ensuring repeated usage for multiple projects without bending
3. Three Adaptable Pieces: Varied template sections for different angles, contours, or spacing needs
4. Medium Difficulty: A practical addition for modelers aiming to refine their build’s surface detail without advanced complexity

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Three brass template strips designed to guide rivet or seam lines precisely

Applications

Perfect for adding:

• Airframe rivets on WWII or modern aircraft builds
• Hull rivets on armored cars, tanks, or specialized vehicles
• Seam & panel lines on scratch builds, mecha, or alternative scale dioramas

Historical Background

The practice of riveting in manufacturing reached its zenith during the early to mid-20th century, where aircraft and armored vehicles frequently showcased external rivet lines. Popular WWII tanks and planes—like the Panzer IV or the Spitfire—often featured distinctive riveted skins, each rivet signifying a manual fastening process crucial for structural integrity. Though later advancements introduced welding and flush riveting for streamlined aerodynamics or ballistic efficiency, the legacy of riveted construction remains deeply ingrained in modelers’ aspirations for historical fidelity. Photo-etched templates offer a refined approach to capturing these iconic metal fasteners, bridging the gap between kit plastic and realistic mechanical detail. By utilizing this Photo-Etched Template for applying riveting (Type 2) in your modeling endeavors, you embrace the storied tradition of riveted construction, ensuring each panel line or seam resonates with the industrial aesthetic of yesteryear’s war machines.

How to Use

Follow these steps for reliable rivet lines:

1. Secure the brass template over your model surface, aligning your chosen rivet line segment where needed.
2. Using a fine rivet tool or scriber, gently trace through the template’s openings, forming even rivets along the path.
3. Reposition the template for adjacent sections or angled areas as required, maintaining consistent spacing.
4. Lightly clean or sand any uneven marks to achieve a smooth finish.
5. Prime & paint to blend your new rivet detail flawlessly into the completed model.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD100203? ?

• Flexible Rivet Layout: Three distinct template pieces for various angles, curves, or spacing preferences
• Premium Brass Durability: 0.17 mm thickness supporting prolonged use without warping or distortion
• Versatile Scale Adaptation: Primarily for 1/100 but applicable for multiple scales needing rivet detail
• Medium Difficulty: A manageable upgrade for hobbyists striving for professional surface detailing

Upgrade Your Models with Precise Rivet Lines—Showcase Realistic Mechanical Craftsmanship!

Elevate your  tank, aircraft, armored vehicle builds by employing these top-quality brass templates. Order now and transform every panel and seam with engineering-level authenticity!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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