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| Subject: | Re: How to obtain very fine mesh? |  |
| Date: | Jan 1, 2001 |
| From: | Kurt Laughlin | |
wrote in message
> Hello,
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> I have seen photos of Leopard 2A5 and some WWII German AFVs, the mesh for
> the turret rear basket for the Leopard 2A5 seems to be much finer than
what
> either Tamiya, Italeri and PE sets could provide. The mesh seems to be so
> fine that women's stockings could be used, although my girlfriend might be
> apprehensive on parting her's for my hobby. So, what do YOU guys use for
> fine mesh? Any inputs appreciated! Thanks!
In industrial supply catalogs you can buy very fine wire mesh. You can get
up to 635 wires per inch ($615/sq ft.) which would be finer than real window
screen reduced down to 1/35! Realistically though, you can get what scales
to 5 openings per inch (~screen with 5mm openings) in stainless steel for
$10.35 for a 12 x 12 inch piece. Copper is also available, but only at a
maximum pitch of 100 opening per inch while bronze goes to 200 per.
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