How to make all the HO scale corrugated iron you could ever want!

In this video I'll show you how to make HO scale corrugated iron.

[@kennethbradshaw3937]

Funny enough, I am watching this on Hallowean night, with the sound of fireworks going off! Good tips btw.

[@mattw9667]

Never heard of Halloween fireworks but hey, why not! Thanks for watching!

[@bonzeroo]

Cool technique! Showing what didn't work is much appreciated, so we don't end up "cleverly" trying to reinvent the wheel by trying these failed methods on our own. Super video, thanks for taking the time to share this.

[@mattw9667]

Thanks very much David. Yes, lots of semi-okay techniques to get to something half decent. Take care

[@086DEN]

Great stuff, thanks lad, that's a fine result.

[@mattw9667]

Glad I could help. Enjoy your day

[@H0Fidelity-rq4ry]

Thank you! I will do this on my lathe. Should get consistent.

[@mattw9667]

Sounds like a great idea. Thanks forr watching

[@JWitchard]

A couple of Nescafe lids pressed together and foil placed between and the lids rotated works a treat for N gauge

[@mattw9667]

Nice. I guess I need to start drinking coffee!

[@JWitchard]

@@mattw9667 🤓👍

[@paullindell]

I love how you think. Once the foil is painted and weathered it should look good.

[@mattw9667]

Thanks Paul. Was intending to use a piece from a disposable lasagna tray. It is thicker foil so might end up with a more durable product.

[@mr.e1944]

I would also cut the sheets to 4’ x 8’ or 4’ X 10’ sizes before rolling to prevent them from deforming.

[@mattw9667]

Very good idea. Haven't had to do any in a while but will do next time

[@4everdc302]

Well that's alright Matt! I even like the crinkled one👍🚂🇨🇦🙋

[@mattw9667]

Thanks very much! Finished up the awnings today and ended up using a machine screw with a much finer thread. A little primer grey ensuring some of the corners get missed and its looking pretty good.

[@edhorst7212]

Nice tip tutorial for sheet metal corrugated look.. recently found the insides of Rana lasagna box worked well for such that look.. peel away to reveal cardboard corrugated to use for sheet metal.. paint, weather rust turned out ok for HO or N scale..

[@mattw9667]

Oh man. Food packaging is awesome. I'm afraid of my new reality of looking at what was former garbage that is now HO scale goodness! Thanks for watching.

[@edhorst7212]

Indeed on recycled items going into bin.. recent cleanup however yielded recycle bin full along with four bags full besides..

[@alphagt62]

The corrugated cardboard is far more durable than foil. Foil is so frustrating to work with, a fingerprint will deform your work. But any cardboard box, you can get it damp, peel the top layer off, paint silver, and poof! You’ve got corrugated metal, ready to be weathered and installed. Depending on the thickness of the cardboard, really thick cardboard will have much larger corrugations, for larger scales, thin for smaller scales. And of course if you want you can just buy Plastruct plastic sheets. Already to go, just paint, and extremely durable. Years ago I bought some styrene plastic sheets 8” X 11”, that were HO scale terracotta roofing! From China I think, but it was perfect for a large train station project. I know many want to do it themselves, from found materials, but when realism counts, styrene isn’t that expensive.

[@frankkie3849]

Nice, thanks for sharing,.😊

[@mattw9667]

No problem Frank. Thanks for stopping by

[@fraxz88]

I tried this for N scale and it looks ok with a 10-32 bolt rolled on it for 32 lines per inch.

[@mattw9667]

Awesome, thanks for letting me know. Gotta have the thicker tinfoil for it to look good.

[@OTRWA]

Great info...try the underlay from click floating floors...Cheers

[@mattw9667]

Hmmm, I think my sister-in-law may have a piece kicking around. Will give that try. Thanks!

[@804titan]

thanks for the content.. that was amazing

[@mattw9667]

Glad you enjoyed it. Have a good evening!

[@rolandhersom239]

I used an evergreen styrene corrugated sheet and used alfoil rubbing it into the grooves with a toothbrush

[@mattw9667]

Good idea. I was trying to avoid buying a sheet but defo a great way to make endless sheet iron.

[@rolandhersom239]

You can cut the sheets to size with scissors. Any damage done during cutting can be easily repaired by placing back on the styrene and lightly rubbing with the toothbrush again

[@mr.e1944]

Good job. You could put white glue on the back to keep the ridges firm while handling.

[@mattw9667]

Another good idea. Handling will no doubt collapse the ridges.

[@derekalexander4030]

The fireworks sound more like gunshots and it sounds like your wife is getting closer. I think I would apologize quickly, lol. That worked really well. How long did it take to get the lines out of your thumbs?

[@mattw9667]

Hahaha! They were pretty raw for a while. I should get my kids to do the next batch for me.

[@robertbrouillette6767]

Why can’t somebody come up with a hinged mold in HO and O gauge scale. You put in scale sheets of aluminum foil and press the foil into corrugated iron. A sheet of corrugated iron is 48 inches by 96 inches.

[@mattw9667]

They have. You just have to buy one. 😊

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

Matt. Years ago. I too was on the hunt for HO corrugated sheet metal. Found it in the form of 30 Line Per Inch Lenticular lense. Got a video on my KZbin if you're interested. God bless.

[@mattw9667]

Definitely. Have watched your video and your method does give a much better result but my search ended with large pieces of lenticular lenses for a price I wasn't willing to pay. Cheers for watching!

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

@@mattw9667 How big a lenticular lense piece are you looking for Matt ? How can we talk off KZbin ? I can send you a piece if you'd like. Might take awhile with snail mail though.

[@mattw9667]

@@ModelingSteelinHO sure that would be great. 4 inch square would work i think. Are you on Facebook?

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

@@mattw9667 Nope , Banned from Facebook and pretty much blacklisted all other social media. Currently trying to get banned from KZbin. lol.