Scratch build materials

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Originally Posted by crusher

Hi, what do you guys use primarily when scratch building an excavator or dozer, Do you use steel or aluminum, also on the cab parts especially excavators do you use metal or plastic. I am new to this hobby and getting fired up to build.
Thanks
Terry

Hey Terry
The Lowe's in my area carries a good variety of different metals.
Alum angle,etc ,mild steel stuff,small pieces of thin gauge sheet metal,precut like 8x20 ,angle ,square tubing come in 4ft pieces.
Its where I get some of my supplies for builds.
Good luck with your project