DIY Photo-etched Parts Bender - Home Made
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
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For tricking me in my sleep deprived state into thinking this was a model Bender I demand you make a model Bender.
Frykul he tricked me too
I had the same metal ass-umtion
...not only a model Bender but from metal parts bent with that model bender!
If you want a guy who builds/creates "toys n' figures n' such", look no further than this guy: ua-cam.com/channels/zsjHlc0WRwZYwlinsmtM4w.htmlvideos Be warned, however, his voice makes him akin to the Bob Ross of toy makers! :) (PS: That's a GOOD THING! :) ).
I went through 2/3rds of the video waiting for David to begin working on his photo-etched Bender... He got us well.
And remember when using those dremel cutting disks : always wear protective goggles. Because when the disk "catch" into whatever it is that it cuts it can easily shatter. Stay safe guys and gals !
I lost 70% of my vision in one of my eyes 3 weeks ago like that. So "wear protective goggles" is a good advice.
I learned that the bad way, luckily it hited me in the forehead, between the eyebrows.
Zullaer gosh, i am so sorry that happened!
Remember idiots should not use power tools.
Amen brother!
David Thanks you for bender plan 100% , you have saved my £50 euro .
Every video gets me closer and closer to building plastic models.
A simple yet brilliant alternative to expensive tool. Bravo, David!
Nice to see the face behind the voice. Great and simple tool to make and use. You always respect things you make and they usually last a lifetime. Nice one !
I love the ambient noise that you kept in the video of you sanding and cutting and all. Makes us feel like we’re there too! Great work as usual!
As a Model Railroader, I have gleaned so much from your channel and videos thanks for this.
Even if you can afford one, this is a worthwhile project, if you put your mind to it you can make a super accurate, customized jig cheaper and better than you buy. Excellent video.
Very creative! If I didn't already have a PE bending tool, I would definitely build this one! 👍
Thanks - this is a really useful tutorial! Manually bending PE is a real pain.
What a great way to to build one, and super cheap too, sadly I'm not a modeller as I shake too much (medical) but I truly enjoy watching your builds and attention to detail is 2nd to none. Well done and keep them coming.
Hi David, that is awesome, you are so creative and clever, thanks for sharing this idea and showing us. I enjoy your practical approach to modelling, and no one can argue with your results !! When you guys inspired me to get back into modeling a few years back, to me the most expensive materials is paint. Basic tools are pretty cheap these days. I was amazed that good small .2mm airbrushes were so cheap (I am using a $25 one!). I reuse a lot of household items, contact lens foil for straps, belts, etc. contact lens containers as paint or glue cups. and so on. Have a great day !!
You have the best model channel on UA-cam!!
Keep the tips, tools and models coming!!
What a great unit. Thanks for sharing. Most of the videos I am seeing say 4-5 years ago. I hope you are still making them.
I have to be clear! How on earth are you so clever to think of something like that! It’s so easy to make! Thanks David, you are one of the best!🇳🇱👍😀
He is a member of a superior branch of humans; Homo Faber (Latin for Man Who Builds Things).
I wish I had thought of it too!
Your last DIY videos blows my mind😱 you have so many great ideas👏👏👏👏👏
I love making my own tools. It's not only saving money but improving things for a better usage. These kind of tools cost from 30/40 to more than 100€ for those in anodized aluminium. When we see all what's needed to make decent models, any tip or trick is good to know. I already ordered the steel rules, i've got the rest lying here and there. Thank you David, keep going.
P.S. : I just made one saving arround 50€ to buy beers.
Wow, very quick to make and effective to use. Great idea, David, you're very inspired and inspiring ourselves
Doing my first project with PE and this is the thing I am making first. Looks like I have all the parts to do it!
Thanks for your inspiration!
Thank you David, this is a tool I've never bought due to his very high price.. I'll take advantage of your guide to build one :)
Its the little things that make all the difference in the modelling experience. Thanks for this video!
Thank you for sharing this. I've held off buying a PE tool because they're fairly expensive but now I'm going to try building my own and save myself some money. Thank you David, appreciate this little tutorial alot :)
Just made 2 of these for about 15 bucks. The screws are really lined up, but the bending edge is perfect. Can't wait to give them a try. Thanks for this.
Excellent tutorial, well done! More of these DIY videos, please 👍
I was searching for 'Photoetch for Beginners' videos and i came accross this one and just wanted to say that its inspired me to build my own one so thank you for taking the time to film and upload this video. Many thanks
I wish I would have seen this a few months back. Ended up purchasing a $40 bending tool. I had all of the parts to build one from scratch. May still do so. Great video!!
if I were in your shoes I would do it anyway and put the one you just bought on sale, maybe swap it with some paint jar! :-)
Clever and resourceful, the way of the hobbyist well done
Hi David, I watched your video to make an etched photo folder, I have been thinking about making one for some time, and with your video I decided to do it, as I am assembling a MACK truck, the air intakes on the roof are not done well, I finished now during the night and I’ve used it, it works just as well as one bought in the store. Great tip, as always. (I still think the ME 262 is the best assembly you've ever done). Big hug.
Finally I see the face that goes with the voice. I have to admit that you have the face of your accent :-) . Great video and great channel, very relaxing. I show your video to my daughter before sleeping. She's looking forward to be old enought to do some models herself.
He showed his face many times before this already.
Since I don't have a bending tool I'll be making one of these.
Thanks for the walk through.
Also if you get your hands on a Dovetail saw it will leave cleaner cuts.
That is pure genius. Well done sir...well done. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This is so awesome! I have Metal Earth models that were Christmas gifts piling up because I haven’t wanted to spend the money on a proper bending tool, so this is a great solution.
Didn't think I'd need this in my life but wow this looks useful. Many thanks!
Hey, David, I have been watching your videos for several years now. They are ALL wonderful! Thank you for taking all the time it takes to create these for us all. I so appreciate your work.
Are you watching me, David? Only this week I decided to get a bending tool and I have been researching how to make one. Thank you very much for this, and all of your videos!
Excellent idea and well worth making. It will save me a bit of brass. Thank you.
I have made this tool, idea is perfect, easy to make and cheep. Thx Plasmo!
Dadgum, DIY engineers.....gotta love 'em. Thanks for the build video, Plasmo!
Excellent to see the man behind the magic :) Great tutorial
Once again Plasmo delivers to us part of his amazing skills !!
Plasmo: "My photo etch bending jig is innaccurate, so i scratchbuilt one". Amazing.
This is czech mentality for you :D
@@IlGonfaloniere tottaly man :) it is true,
@@kapitanrex1 :)
The KebabRemover28 Isn’t it a bit like how most post soviet countries see Good quality as something you can easily fix not something that lasts forever?. (Not trynna be rude or anything btw)
@@kshatriya1414 Depends, it is probable. But in Czech republic, where I live, you can see such thing everywhere. Czechs are very "do it yourself, cause the overpriced crap is plain useless". You can say we are poor beggars, but we are not. You see when you do something yourself you can fix anything that goes wrong. And that is what I love about us.
You are a true craftsman David. Great video. Dave
Great idea David. Glad I took the time to watch
I started a new model kit yesterday and the first thing on my mind was "hello fellow modeller"
Oliver Müller where are you from?
So THATS what you look like! 😄
Great to put a face to the voice 👍🏻
Wish I could just push the like button as much as I want to. This is amazing!
Same
This guy's awesome. I secretly watch his videos on UA-cam on my school computer during my classes!😂
Brilliant, thank you. I’m off to the shed!!!
That is being creative ! Very clever, well done.
I would love a DIY series. Im definitely going to make one of these
A necessary tool. Thanks for your videos I look forward to watching them!
You're a modelling genius, mate
I never stop learning from you! Thanks Plasmo ( David)
I was half expecting you to weather it 😂
And now, the oil paints...
Lets add Nice decals And pigments
Thanks for taking the time to film and explain this so nicely.
I would argue that the bevel on the ruler is not optional if one wants precision. Great build. I had a great time building mine👍🏻
Knocked one up today.
Cheers for the design!
A great tool AND cheap. The universe is in order.
Outstanding! Fixing to get back into modeling and this will help alot and also save money. Thanks for sharing.
wow i love the detail on this model its so realistic
Today is the day I learned that PLASMO lives above a Hardware & Hobby Supply Store. L M A O !
You sir are a true artist and it's been really enjoyable to watch your video's. I didn't have any ideas that anyone could be as creative and informative all at the same time. I hope your channel will continue to grow because more people need to know what a true modeler is like.✊😉👍
such a simple design and what a great idea you had. Well done. Thanks for the video
*DAVID*
Please do more videos like this ! I love watching you make your models and dioramas, but this little tool will be so useful. I had looked into buying one of these parts benders but they are not cheap, and as my funds are severely restricted, I had put it on a list of "Things to get when I win the lottery !"
Please make more video's like this, maybe 1 every month or every six weeks, where you can help those of us without limitless funds make the equipment we can't afford to buy. Maybe you could make an angled guillotine cutter next ? Anything that helps build the models, or organise the work station, or holds tools would be of great benefit. Thanks.
This will help a lot of people! What an amazing idea, and thankyou for sharing it!
Clever!!. Very Clever indeed. Thank you for sharing!
Brilliant idea David!
I was pondering for a long time whether I should buy a PE bending tool, but now I'm sure I will build the one from this tutorial. Thanks!
This was very ingenuous!!! Nicely done 👍🏼
What an excellent idea and, like all the best ideas, so ****** simple.👍👌
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏I love Bender!!! Bender is the best!!! Long life to futurama. 😀
Brilliant tutorial and great tool hack which saves money.perfect 👍👍👍
Awesome! And a very steady hand with the cut off wheel, those shatter so easily. I have a small tool called The Bug and it works very well. For small stuff. :-) But now I need something larger and this video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you for sharing.
That's great news for flat parts .
But I need an idea for curved photoeched .
Great video Keep up the good work .
I usually use some profiles. Like a pencil, paintbrush or metal tubes. I never had a special tool for that.
@@idaemonplasmo
Well I've pretty much done the same thing but I've always had trouble with the ends
For example I've tried to curve a photo etched perforation that would go around and exhaust stack but I just can't get the dang thing round enough .
So I thought I'd ask .
Fantastic, thanks for sharing your knowledge David. So good to see you as well. Take care as always from South Africa
Excellent work David 😃👍
Great little build!
TFW Plasmo's bender construction is better than all your own modeling
Outstanding! I have an Eduard Hellcat Mk 1/Mk 2 Prophipack in 1/72 that has PE parts. It will be my first PE kit. Seemed silly to buy a bender for one kit. Thanks. Saved to favorites.
Definitely making one of these handy little tools for my modeling projects, thank you. 👍👍👍👍👍
Sheer bloody genius!
Hi David! I am always very anxious waiting for your videos. This tool is very good and useful. Thank you and keep offering us great ideas and videos. Congratulations, Ronaldo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Great video David will be making this!
Hola amigo, es un aporte muy importante el que acabas de realizar en el vídeo. Esas técnicas de herramientas "hechas en casa" son muy necesarias.. me agradó mucho el vídeo, espero que puedas seguir aportando datos y técnicas como estas.! Sigo cada uno de tus vídeos, saludos desde Argentina 🙋♂️
Un grand merci pour cette excellente idée et réalisation.
Thank you David. A perfect and cheap way to bend PE parts.
Simple, cute and effective and cheap: and what else? someone do it to you? haha
Really a nice idea, so we buy another kit more!
It is so simple to do that I wonder why I didn't think about it too, but this is what transforms a man into an inventor: he gets there first!
Gracias por compartir este fácil herramienta
Saludos desde México
Excellent idea! Thanks for sharing.
Looking good David 👍
It looks good. Try clamping the rulers together when you drill them so it lines up perfectly. You could even eliminate the bottom ruler.
David, you are a lifesaver!
Thank you, all your videos are helpful.
Its so interesting to see you make these things, thanks for sharing this.
when i first read the title i thought you were making a photo etched bender kit, bender from futurama.....lol great video
We have these tools in our restoration shop, a four foot and an eight foot version. They are known as metal breaks. or Break. Really handy tools!
Almost ready to assemble I cannot find the spring looked everywhere $30 on amazon for an assortment you get 148 springs. I will keep looking Plasmo is a great channel Thanks David
Thanks for the how to video!! Been looking at trying photo etch but didn’t want the added expense of the tooling. Now I can make this and give it a try!
Very nice video! Your skills and ideas are greats!