Engrave plate (140 x 39 mm) - pattern 17

Aber embossing plate 140 x 39 mm - pattern 17

The plate measuring 140 x 39 mm is made of brass and carries over its whole area a precisely etched repeating relief, recorded by the Polish maker Aber as pattern 17. It is not a part of a model but a tool: a die into which thin material is pressed so that it takes over its texture. The sheet obtained then replaces the smooth plastic surface of a kit or serves as the basis of a part made by your own hand.

Use

• Lay polystyrene sheet or brass or aluminum foil on the plate.
• Pass a rounded tool over the whole area with even pressure until the relief goes through into the material.
• Proceed in several lighter passes instead of one hard one - you will cut the risk of the foil cracking.
• Trim the impression to the shape you want and glue it to the model.

Where it is useful

In building your own parts, in modifying military vehicles, in making floors, platforms and panels, in dioramas and in railway modeling. A textured surface gives a model depth and, once painted, holds shadows far better than a smooth area.

Who it is for

For modelers who want to go beyond the contents of the box - above all for scratchbuilders and diorama builders. The plate is durable and usable over and over without limit.

Brass edges can be sharp after etching. Keep out of the reach of small children. Foil, glue and paints are not included in the package.