Curtis Jenny, made the cowl and figured I'd use some screen door material for the radiator and allow engine cooling. But I'm drawing a blank how to attach the screen to the radiator.


tia,

Steve

CA? I think we'll need more info to make any better recommendation that this. What is the radiator made of? What's the size of the piece of screen you want to use? I wouldn't imagine that much strength is needed here.

Radiator is about 2x4, frame is basswood and using regular screen door material because I don't know any better. It's in front of an AXI outrigger so there won't be any structural load but there will be airstream loads on it.

Personally, I'd be tempted to use metal mesh vs. nylon mesh. It can be bent to shape and won't sag down the road. I'd try to seat it from the inside of the cowl with a couple drops of epoxy or even some small screws.

And just to TOTALLY inspire (or depress) you, as the case may be, here the custom made brass radiator by master builder Donnie "the Scot"

http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/...005&PN=1&TPN=5

Would 'ja believe I have not been able to find any metal mesh that will fit? Frustrating.

click click click (Sound of hammer falling on empty chambers...)

Why do I even bother trying to build? I'm no good, I should go back to finger painting....

BTW, thanks for that link. great site.

h-ray,
I have used screen material to simulate radiators on several models. I make up a frame out of 1/16th ply that fits snuggly inside the radiator frame. To install first cut your screen material about 1/4 inch oversize and then bend back the edges 90 degrees. slide the screen into the radiator, from the rear if possible. Then slide the inner frame in so that it holds the bent back screen edges tightly to the side of the radiator. Finally apply thin CA to hold permanently. You may need to use some mocro balloons or baking soda for a filler. Not a good photo, but you can see the results on my P-6-E.
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As far as window mesh (screen) the 2 types I know of are the flexible,(most common)it is actually a fiberglass mesh that has a dark grey coating on it.You can sand the coating off at the edges where you`ld like to make your bond then epoxy it down into place with a compatable epoxy.You can also get an aluminum screen, also for doors and windows, that is left in a natural finish. Check for it at window and door repair outlets,Home Depot,maybe.One more suggestion is if you would like to have a larger "square" go to a store that sells drywalling supplies and ask for the fiberglass tape that is used in the joints, between the sheets of drywall before the joint compound is applied.With this screen you can epoxy it down in a criss- cross pattern for a diamond shape( all can be done like this ).You can then prime and paint all these materials to get an effect that you would like to have(aluminum,brass,copper,whatever would like to do).Personally, I`d use a suitable epoxy for the bond. That just would be my 1`st choice.Hope I gave you a few ideas,always a good thing to have a few options!!......DAVE B.

All great ideas and I had all that stuff downstairs, except for the aluminam screen. Another run to the hardware store. Will let you know how it goes. Many thanks for the answers Gents.


Steve

Steve, try a decent craft store instead of a hard ware store. You can typically find metal mesh that looks good as a radiator. Good luck.

Will do Bob. Home Depot only sold the aluminum screen as a full sheet (8.95) and I haven't opened it yet. Will try Michel's Art tomorrow. (Want to bet they want almost the same price for a piece 1/10 the size?)

And don't forget the $1 stores! Just look around for something with a bit of mesh you can tear out! I get A LOT of my scale supplies at places like this.