Frame catwalk material.

[WhiteWolf McBride]

Guys...

I found the generic equivalent: its medical bracing/splint material. I got a 12" x 3.75" section for $2.10, locally (rolled gently). If that's enough width/length-wise, its a good buy. But it does come in longer rolls medically, and bigger pieces commercially...



Michaels craft stores (among other places) also carry it in sheets: (had to use Google to find it, 'cause Michaels search engine is CR*P)
http://www.michaels.com/activa-activ.../10289357.html

Its proper name (to google-search) is: Activa Activ-Wire Mesh.

One seller on eBay has 12" x 24" pieces (folded) for just over $6.99 & shipping, Michaels' price is $4.99 (Cdn). It does come in various grades, measured by the mesh openings.

HobbyLobby, www.Sandtastik.com and apparently even Walmart has it as well, and in the following sizes/grades: 1/4"x1/8", 1/8"x1/16", & 1/4"x1/8" rolls at 2'x10'.

If you want to look about, its generic name is 'expanded aluminum mesh'. Use this name if you ask at a metal shop.

Hope that helps you out,
WhiteWolf

PS: if you want a pic of mine with sommat RC in the image, like my King Hauler chassis, hollar.

[WhiteWolf McBride]

Arrgg...

I found a site that had 9" x 10" (I think) sheets of perforated metal, with round holes, square ones, and even hex patterning... and then I ~stupidly dinna mark the damned thing...

All I can remember is I was looking at various RC items - Losi Trail Trekker, the Tamiya semis, trailers, High-Lift's & crawlers, and somehow came across this site and there were the sheets, all in a row.

I've tried looking at my IE history, no joy. I did find an eBay seller for auto-grilles, and they are decent if ya want big pieces (6" x36") but I can't seem to find this site again.

Just Found It! http://www.TheToyz.com and use the Quick Search box on the right side, plug in " Window or Grille Netting " and you'll get the options.

Sadly, I was mistaken on the size... 4" square pieces... but mebbe he'll sell bigger chunks?

WhiteWolf

[rsd53]

This thread has really helped me out with finding some materials I've been looking for.

[WhiteWolf McBride]

I also found an eBay dealer...

He sells the pieces for automotive grillework, and I've asked him if he would cut the 6" x 36" pieces into two 6" x 18" sections to save on shipping cost for Canadian shipping, and he said YES!

The hex 6x36" sheet is here: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/190630630977

His eBay ID is 'CustomCarGrills': http://stores.ebay.ca/customcargrill...p2047675.l2563

I haven't bought any of his stuff yet, but may get a sheet of the 6x36 sheet to replace the wooden decking on my Carson STN-L3 lowboy trailer.

Hope this helps ya out even more...

WhiteWolf