Brass Angle L / 3mm x 3mm 1pcs

Brass angle 3 x 3 mm

A section with an L-shaped profile, that is two legs meeting at a right angle, each 3 mm wide. There is one piece in the package. Brass holds its shape considerably better than plastic, so a thin angle stays straight even over a longer span and does not twist when something on the model loads it.

Where an angle comes in useful

The L shape copies an element that is entirely common on real hardware: a corner stiffener, a hatch frame, the rim of a platform, a railing mount, the framework of a shelter or a guide strip. Legs 3 mm wide correspond to a fairly hefty stiffener, so the section is most often used in larger scales and in dioramas. It also serves well as a straightedge and a support when gluing: set on edge, it brings two surfaces into a right angle.

Cutting, soldering and painting

Part it with a fine saw or a cutting disc and square the cut up with a file; side cutters crush the end and the right angle opens out. Joints can be soldered with tin, which holds most firmly, or glued with super glue. Before painting, degrease the surface and lay down a primer intended for metal, otherwise the paint will not hold on smooth brass. The inner corner of the angle is the place where surplus paint likes to collect, so apply it in thin coats.

• material brass
• L-shaped profile, legs 3 x 3 mm
• one piece in the package
• can be soldered with tin and glued with super glue
• degrease before painting and use a primer for metal

Who it is for

For modelers who add parts of their own to a build, whether they work on vehicles, ships, railways or dioramas. Tools, solder, glue and paints are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.