Hello:

I am in the process of building DML's Panther D (Kursk) and was thinking this would be a good time for me to try and make my own schurzen out of brass sheet instead of using the supplied styrene (I want to bend it some/give it a battered look). So, since I am pretty new to all of this, and have never attempted to something like this before, I have two questions.

First, what thickness of a brass sheet should I use for the side skirts (1/35)??

Second, I planned on using the supplied schurzen as a template, so what would be the best tool to cut the brass with, without beding it, or altering the edge while creating?

Thanks to anyone who can help me out!

Randy

Just my opinion, you could use the same thickness as the schuerzen provided. I also replace those plastic schuerzen as template for the replacement -- our only differnce is that I use aluminum molds for baking custard cake -- I'm not sure about the thickness.

I cut them using a tin snips. Tin snips do not alter the edges, and if ever you made a mistake just sand or file them.

Hope this helps...

Cheers

I use an empty soda can. I lay the template out using the kit schurtzen. I don't worry to much about bending edges for two reasons. the first is the metal is thin and flexible enough to smooth back out. 2nd...My intent for using this was because they are bendable and ripples and bent up edges is the effect I want to create.