Jerry: for smaller domed rivets, I do the following:

I salami slice appropriate diameter styrene rod to make discs. I affix the disc and once dried, I impress the disc with a beading tool. The sets come in many sizes and the ends are concave. A quick press with one over the disc compresses it to a domed rivet shape.


I've also used this method to alter several DML Halftracks which have largish domed rivets. On the real thing, the exposed heads were domed screwheads. I've shaved off the larger ones and replaced them with the method described above or reduced the ones that protruded too much. Then I follow up with a quick knife imprint to make the screw slot.

My only caveat is this: this is my preferred method for very small rivets. I wouldn't use this method if I wanted to add larger ones (like on an M3 Lee) as the less than perfect uniformity may be noticeable on a larger rivet. For those, I use Tichy or Grandt or resin MasterClub rivets.
Hope this helps.

Heheheheh,I meant what is up with YOU ?

I am not trying to be confrontational man. And I don't think you are either.

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Heheheheh,I meant what is up with YOU ?

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Ummm . . . I just got back from the butcher's with more curing salt so I can try a different bacon recipe.

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I am not trying to be confrontational man. And I don't think you are either.

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Umm . . . No, I wasn't trying to be either. Just giving my interpretation of what the other guy wrote. I thought you confused us because we are both listed as being in PA.

KL

I need your advice on using these: http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_145&products_id=6609

I've been trying to punch some Evergreen plastic sheets to make hexagonal heads but due to the flexibility of the polystyrene, the shapes are coming out inconsistently. I am getting like 2 acceptable looking ones out of 10 punches. I've put some old magazines underneath the plastic sheet when I punch.

Is there a good way to do this? What am I doing wrong, folks?

I have all three of the UMM-USA punch and die sets and they are superb. Never had any better. I highly recommend them.

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I need your advice on using these: http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_145&products_id=6609

I've been trying to punch some Evergreen plastic sheets to make hexagonal heads but due to the flexibility of the polystyrene, the shapes are coming out inconsistently. I am getting like 2 acceptable looking ones out of 10 punches. I've put some old magazines underneath the plastic sheet when I punch.

Is there a good way to do this? What am I doing wrong, folks?

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As I recall, those are only really useful for thin sheet (.010 or less), and according to the site description are meant for use with aluminum, not plastic. I bought a set at AMPS one year because it was only $5, but I've never used it.

KL

OK, I'm showing my ignorance, but other than liking cool tools, what modeling use is a P&D set??

OK, I'm showing my ignorance, but other than liking cool tools, what modeling use is a P&D set??