Source for "scale" corrugated roofing

davehal9000 · Post by **davehal9000** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:44 am

I'm working on a non-modeling project, and am in need of some "scale" corrugated sheet metal roofing. All I've found online so far is more grooved than a true stamped corrugation. Any sources anyone knows of?

Umi_Ryuzuki · Post by **Umi_Ryuzuki** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:34 am

There is some open corrogated cardboard that may work for you.
It is basically card board box material that doesn't have the finish
paper on one side.

It is available at most art stores...

davehal9000 · Post by **davehal9000** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:53 am

I'd prefer actual metal if I could find it though. I appreciate the recommendation though.

USSARCADIA · Post by **USSARCADIA** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:29 pm

Check your local model railroading shop. Mine carries several scales of roofing, siding, etc.

en'til Zog · Post by **en'til Zog** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:48 pm

You might try taking the plastic grooved stock (evergreen?), place aluminum foil or the aluminum from an un-wrapped beverage can on top of it, and burnish the Al down into the grooves. It works, but takes a bit of finesse with the Al foil, and a bit of force with the beverage can stuff.

hth

USSARCADIA · Post by **USSARCADIA** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:45 pm

Here's a pic of some alum. scale siding used as shuttle bay doors:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/u ... G_2097.jpg

davehal9000 · Post by **davehal9000** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:09 pm

Sorry, I need some larger pieces, maybe 6" square, and a few of them at that. I'm trying to replicate barn roofing. It's not for a "model", nor will it be owned by modelers who know how to handle a "model" with care, so it'll have to be something durable. I was hoping someone made it in sheet brass, but I may have to use evergreen, plastistruct, etc.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:49 pm

What scale? I've gotten a corrugated aluminum sheet from our local railroad shop. IIRC they've got it in multiple sizes and materials.

davehal9000 · Post by **davehal9000** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:03 pm

Not a scale really. I envisioned the "loops" being maybe a little smaller than a toothpick. Aluminum would be ideal, if it was big enough.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:48 pm

That's about the size I've got. IIRC is was 10 3x6 sheets for $10.

Caboose Hobbies has it. Not that it helps you any...

G scale
HO scale

http://www.soddersenterprises.com/Aluminum.htm

davehal9000 · Post by **davehal9000** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:04 am

How durable is it? Can it take getting knocked around a little without denting, or is it thin?

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:27 am

It's thin but I've had some beating around my toolbox for a few months with little damage.

Liberator · Post by **Liberator** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:31 am

I've used tin cans that have the corrugated sides. Not sure of the scale but it worked really well straightened out and lumped in a heap on a railway diorama I did for my brother. It rusts real well if you scratch off the layer of tin - no need for any paints, pastels etc.

Valdore · Post by **Valdore** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:58 am

How do davehal9000,

Have you thought of using a Paper crimper? They are a way of getting the scale corrogated sheet you're after. And if you use brass sheet, you'll be able to use cirut board etchant to get a rusty appearence.

( Link removed. Forgot about the no linking to auction sites rule. Sorry. ) Here's a more PC link or two.

http://www.dickblick.com/zz129/79/
And here
http://www.dickblick.com/zz629/51/

Here in Oz you can get them at scrapbooking stores and art supply stores. But you should be able to find something like it locally.

Valdore.

davehal9000 · Post by **davehal9000** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:48 pm

I may try that tin can route, if I can get enough of it to do the job.