SCRATCHBUILDING PARTS AND MATERIALS
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SCRATCHBUILDING PARTS, MATERIALS and SUPPLIES
Builders In Scale provides the craftsman
model builder with these extraordinary to unique materials, parts and supplies.
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T O P P E N I S H, W A 9 8 9 4 8
METAL ROOFING & SIDING MATERIALS
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Cover your roof or side your building with one
of our true to scale real metal building materials. Choose from Ribbed Seam,
Corrugation (shown above in O-scale) or plain. They come in scale witdths
(as in the width of a ribbon) of 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 scale feet for HO, S, N and O.
These are packaged in 7-1/2" lengths.
Supplied in raw unfinished aluminum. Each pack
contains finishing/weathering instructions.
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RIBBED SEAM MATERIAL
NOW IN FIVE SCALE WIDTHS!
This real metal, common roofing and siding
material is an excellent choice for industrial buildings, line side sheds and
so on.
Available in "O" or "HO" scale in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 foot widths.
The ribs are 20-22 scale inches apart (HO/O).
Does not require soldering. Strips are 7-1/2" long.
Part #529 (HO)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( assorted ) / 5 per pkg.
Part #530 (HO)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 4 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #531 (HO)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 6 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #532 (HO)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 8 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #533 (HO)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 10 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #534 (HO)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 12 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #729 (O)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( assorted ) / 5 per pkg.
Part #730 (O)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 4 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #731 (O)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 6 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #732 (O)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 8 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #733 (O)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 10 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #734 (O)
- Ribbed Seam Roofing ( 12 ft. ) / 6 per pkg.
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Etch or use conventional means to weather. Each pack contains full instructions.
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O Scale Ribbed Seam above
HO Scale Ribbed Seam left
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Rib spacing on HO is 0.225", and 0.460" on O scale.
NOTE ON TRUE-SCALE SIZES
We have gone to true scale sizes on the
widths of these materials. Previously, some sizes were a compromise, either
a little larger or smaller. Now they are right on. If you have a project
that requires matching the old material, perhaps we can help. Let us know
exactly what you are looking for- and we will see if we still have some
material match (very limited supplies-).
HO scale is 1/87th
S scale is 1/64th
N scale is 1/160th
O scale is 1/48th (1/4" to the ft)
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COPPER RIBBED SEAM
Real Copper Ribbed Seam roofing material which
can also be used for gutters, flashing, etc.
Part #522 (HO) - Copper Ribbed Seam ( 12 ft. ) / 4 per pkg.
Part #720 (O) - Copper Ribbed Seam ( 6'- 7" ) / 4 per pkg.
Part #721 (O) - Copper Ribbed Seam ( 8 ft. ) / 4 per pkg.
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HO - REAL COPPER - O
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PLAIN FOIL MATERIAL
Use this flat plain metal (the same stock
we use for or ribbed seam and corrugated stocks) for gutters, flashing, and
other such projects. An assortment of 7-1/2" long strips.
Now available in plain COPPER, too.
Part #266 ( All Scale ) - Plain Foil Sheets ( mix ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #267 ( All Scale ) - Plain Copper Sheets ( mix ) / 4 per pkg.
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STRIP CORRUGATION MATERIAL
This real metal, very common roofing and siding
material is another excellent choice for sheathing your model. Combine it with our
Ribbed Seam for a really interesting structure.
Available in "O", "S" or "N" in various scale widths.
Does not require soldering. 7-1/2" long strips.
Now available in Heavy-Duty "HO", with Standard HO coming.
Part #435 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( 4' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #436 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( 6' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #437 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( 8' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #438 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( 10' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #439 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( 12' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #440 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( assorted ) / 5 per pkg.
Part #441 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( 16' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #535-H (HO) - Heavy-Duty Corrugation ( 4' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #536-H (HO) - Heavy-Duty Corrugation ( 6' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #537-H (HO) - Heavy-Duty Corrugation ( 8' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #538-H (HO) - Heavy-Duty Corrugation ( 10' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #539-H (HO) - Heavy-Duty Corrugation ( 12' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #540-H (HO) - Heavy-Duty Corrugation ( assorted ) / 5 per pkg.
Part #735 (O) - Strip Corrugation ( 4' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #736 (O) - Strip Corrugation ( 6' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #737 (O) - Strip Corrugation ( 8' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #738 (O) - Strip Corrugation ( 10' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #739 (O) - Strip Corrugation ( 12' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #740 (O) - Strip Corrugation ( assorted ) / 5 per pkg.
Part #835 (S) - Strip Corrugation ( 4' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #836 (S) - Strip Corrugation ( 6' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #837 (S) - Strip Corrugation ( 8' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #838 (S) - Strip Corrugation ( 10' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #839 (S) - Strip Corrugation ( 12' wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #840 (S) - Strip Corrugation ( assorted ) / 5 per pkg.
NOTE: These older odd-sized thinner strips are being phased out.
Part #401 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( 7' - 6" wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #402 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( 10' - 0" wide ) / 6 per pkg.
Part #403 (N) - Strip Corrugation ( 14' - 0" wide ) / 6 per pkg.
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Etch it or use conventional means to weather it. Each pack contains full instructions.

O - lightly weathered
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O - etched, weathered
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S - heavy conventional weathering
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N-scale
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NOTE ON TRUE-SCALE SIZES
We have gone to true scale sizes on the
widths of these materials. Previously, some sizes were a compromise, either
a little larger or smaller. Now they are right on. If you have a project
that requires matching the old material, perhaps we can help. Let us know
exactly what you are looking for- and we will see if we can match it.
Our N-scale material is .0015" thick and our
HO, S and O-scale material is .003" thick.
While our strips are all cut to 7-1/2" lengths
the real thing was provided in manageable sizes, sort of like plywood sheets today.
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
Not until recently (post-war) did 3 inch corrugation become the standard. Beginning
in the 1840's the ridges ranged from 1 to 5 inches apart! Therefore it is plausable
to use our N, S or O scale corrugation on your HO model. Perhaps even on the same building.
After several manufacturers began using our S-scale corrugation on their HO models we are now
providing this to our retail customers as our "HEAVY-DUTY" Strip Corrugation in true HO-scale
widths. We are also working on bringing out a standard HO size too. Unfortunately it is taking
much longer than we would like but eventually we'll get there...
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400 SERIES |
N SCALE CORRUGATED METAL |
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status |
code - link |
description |
price |
SEE CART |
scale |
NOT |
#401 |
Corrugation Strip - 7'-6" |
$6.98 |
WAIT |
N |
NOT |
#402 |
Corrugation Strip - 10' |
$6.98 |
WAIT |
N |
DIS |
#403 |
Corrugation Strip - 14' |
$6.98 |
SORRY |
N |
IN |
#435 |
Corrugation Strip - 4' |
$6.98 |
BUY ME |
N |
IN |
#436 |
Corrugation Strip - 6' |
$6.98 |
BUY ME |
N |
NA |
#437 |
Corrugation Strip - 8' |
$6.98 |
SORRY |
N |
IN |
#438 |
Corrugation Strip - 10' |
$6.98 |
BUY ME |
N |
IN |
#439 |
Corrugation Strip - 12' |
$6.98 |
BUY ME |
N |
TNA |
#440 |
Corrugation Strip - Assorted (1 of each) |
$6.98 |
WAIT |
N |
NA |
#441 |
Corrugation Strip - 16' |
$7.98 |
SORRY |
N |
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500 SERIES |
HO SCALE CORRUGATION STRIPS |
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status |
code - link |
description |
price |
SEE CART |
scale |
TBA |
#535 |
Corrugation Strip - 4' |
$6.98 |
SORRY |
HO |
TBA |
#536 |
Corrugation Strip - 6' |
$6.98 |
SORRY |
HO |
TBA |
#537 |
Corrugation Strip - 8' |
$6.98 |
SORRY |
HO |
TBA |
#538 |
Corrugation Strip - 10' |
$7.49 |
SORRY |
HO |
TBA |
#539 |
Corrugation Strip - 12' |
$7.49 |
SORRY |
HO |
TBA |
#540 |
Corrugation Strip - Assorted (1 of each) |
$6.98 |
SORRY |
HO |
SORRY- new items above are taking so long. We are looking for the right machinist.
Meanwhile, new HEAVY-DUTY HO Corrugation is now available.
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#535-H |
Heavy-Duty Corrugation Strip - 4' |
$7.49 |
BUY ME |
HO |
IN |
#536-H |
Heavy-Duty Corrugation Strip - 6' |
$7.49 |
WAIT |
HO |
NA |
#537-H |
Heavy-Duty Corrugation Strip - 8' |
$7.49 |
SORRY |
HO |
IN |
#538-H |
Heavy-Duty Corrugation Strip - 10' |
$7.98 |
BUY ME |
HO |
IN |
#539-H |
Heavy-Duty Corrugation Strip - 12' |
$7.98 |
BUY ME |
HO |
NA |
#540-H |
Heavy-Duty Corrugation Strip - Assorted (1 of each) |
$7.49 |
SORRY |
HO |
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700 SERIES |
O SCALE CORRUGATED METAL |
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status |
code - link |
description |
price |
SEE CART |
scale |
TNA |
#735 |
Corrugation Strip - 4' |
$7.49 |
WAIT |
O |
IN |
#736 |
Corrugation Strip - 6' |
$7.75 |
BUY ME |
O |
NA |
#737 |
Corrugation Strip - 8' |
$7.98 |
SORRY |
O |
IN |
#738 |
Corrugation Strip - 10' |
$8.49 |
BUY ME |
O |
NA |
#739 |
Corrugation Strip - 12' |
$8.98 |
SORRY |
O |
NA |
#740 |
Corrugation Strip - Assorted, one of each |
$7.98 |
SORRY |
O |
SORRY again - Our corrugated tooling is aging and the wider material is problematic,
so they must rest until we can replace the embossing tools.
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800 SERIES |
S SCALE CORRUGATED METAL |
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status |
code - link |
description |
price |
SEE CART |
scale |
IN |
#835 |
Corrugation Strip - 4' |
$6.98 |
BUY ME |
S |
IN |
#836 |
Corrugation Strip - 6' |
$7.49 |
BUY ME |
S |
NA |
#837 |
Corrugation Strip - 8' |
$7.98 |
SORRY |
S |
NA |
#838 |
Corrugation Strip - 10' |
$7.98 |
SORRY |
S |
NA |
#839 |
Corrugation Strip - 12' |
$8.49 |
SORRY |
S |
NA |
#840 |
Corrugation Strip - Assorted, one of each |
$7.98 |
SORRY |
S |
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NOTICE- prototype corrugation historically ranges in sizes from under 2 inches to five
so it is appropreate to employ other scales in your modeling.
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These fine scale modeling materials are provided in their raw unfinished form.
The various finishing techniques are described in the instruction sheets included with each pack.
P. O. B O X 1 4 9
T O P P E N I S H, W A 9 8 9 4 8
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