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Milling request

Started by JohnB, Jun 12, 2025, 11:04 AM

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JohnB

I know a number on this forum have access to milling and turning facilities.  I am in the process of building a model boat and need to profile some brass for a pair of rudders.  Would anyone be able to mill me up the profile I need, I can do the rest.  I need about 100mm length of the profile 40mm wide by 3mm thick at its thickest point.  The profile is like the upper surface of an aircraft wing placed back to back. For simplicity someone in the UK would be preferable.
JohnB

Fanie

Alternative consider 3D printing the part.  If the print orientation is horizontal it should be strong enough.

JohnB

This is a scale model which is why I wanted brass to better represent the original.  Otherwise I would have been the first to go that route.
JohnB

TimB


If nobody here can do it then consider PCBWay. I have used their CNC machining services several times.

 

Fanie

I'm not insisting, just point out an alternative. 
A metal part will probably look and feel more authentic.
You didn't say if it was an exhibition or functional model ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4zXmYVB4mA
Electroplating 3D Prints to Brass & Bronze

I'm an unactive member of the Centurion CNC club who shares their grounds with the Centurion model railway club.  These are mostly older blokes who make model parts you cannot believe including their fuel, steam and electric propulsion motors.  Once a year they have a main event for a few days and the public can visit their exhibitions and ride around on the model trains.
There is also model boats they play with on a body of water.

Fanie

google CSME club South Africa, on the right you will see pictures to click and there are some of the boats too in short video's.

Fanie

They don't offer rides on the model boats  ;D