08-05-2014, 02:12 PM
Hi.
Just thought I'd share with you my feeble attempts at soldering up a set of extendable gates from some thin brass wire and offcuts of code 40 rail:
Apologies for the poor quality of the shots which were taken in fading light which activated the flash.
Although the building I'm basing mine on didn't sport this type of gate, I can't help noticing that it was/is somewhat ubiquitous in the downtown area.
I'd like to have shown one side of the gates in an open position, however, the finest wire required was a darned nuisance to cut without bending and frankly my soldering skills weren't up to it! These would be an ideal subject for etching in this scale, I reckon.
Anyway, I hope you like 'em.
Regards,
jonte
Just thought I'd share with you my feeble attempts at soldering up a set of extendable gates from some thin brass wire and offcuts of code 40 rail:
Apologies for the poor quality of the shots which were taken in fading light which activated the flash.
Although the building I'm basing mine on didn't sport this type of gate, I can't help noticing that it was/is somewhat ubiquitous in the downtown area.
I'd like to have shown one side of the gates in an open position, however, the finest wire required was a darned nuisance to cut without bending and frankly my soldering skills weren't up to it! These would be an ideal subject for etching in this scale, I reckon.
Anyway, I hope you like 'em.
Regards,
jonte