Corregation made easy and simple (pictures)

[FJ and G]

First, you get a $16 paper crimper from Michael's. It does foil, which is what we want; up to 6.5 inches across. If you look at pictures of old corregated sided industries, you'll note that there often is a lot of overlapping pieces, so this should be just fine.

Then you get yourself a can of pop. I found a crushed one so the following photos will have some dings in the metal. Be sure to wash out the can.

Then get some tin snips or even heavy duty scissors and carve up the can.



Here's both sides, just put thru the roller one time. Very easily goes thru. You could do heavier gauge brass or other metal but at some point it would likely break the contraption so don't get carried away and try to roll steel thru it. Put your lettering or decals on before you roll it thru. The Dr Pepper lettering actually looks pretty slick.

Some Santa Fe F45 locomotives had corregated siding so you can even scratchbuild a brass loco using this technique.





Then when you are finished. Sit down and admire your work and have some Port wine. Now, if only I could find the cork. Where did I put it?

BB the beagle! You didn't.

[cnw1995]

Cool! That corrugator looks pretty useful.

[ChiefEagles]

Light bulb packages too.

[FJ and G]

Tx Doug

Chief,

Since my layout is outside, I prefer the aluminum. Nice idea for indoor layouts, tho you'd need to change the color to make it look metallic.

[1688torpedo]

Hello Dave! The Paper Crimper looks like another terrific idea! Now we know what BB The Beagle does when she invites her friends over to your house for! Jif Peanut Butter & Port Wine. Then they go and run Trains on your layout.[:)][;)] Take Care.