Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) All my life I've seen this steel non-slip surface texture, usually on utility vehicles, loading docks and similar. I'm sure you've all seen it as well. Trouble is, I have no idea what it's called! So I can't do searches to see if it's available in 1/25 sheet styrene, like Evergreen plastic or something. Edited October 1, 2015 by Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glorystomper Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) can't see the picture.. but are you talking about diamond plate? (or treadplate i think is the other term) Edited October 1, 2015 by glorystomper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I just googled the term, and that's it, alright...thanks! Now, is this available in sheet styrene in 1/25, perchance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian_maw Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) edited what they said! Some quick guys on here, you got three replies while I was typing my original response Edited October 1, 2015 by ian_maw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) ? There are a number of PE options out there, a few sizes from Plastruct, and Aber do it in 3D decal form. Look for 'diamond plate' or 'tread plate', as mentioned above. 1/25 is kinda variable, since it comes in different sizes in real life. Best to just go with whatever looks appropriate to your application. Edited October 1, 2015 by MoFo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fellow Hobbyist Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) I believe it is called embossed sheet metal or just non-slip plate. HLJ did have a metal plating that would replicate the appearance of that material. Sadly they don't have it in stock at present time. Plastistruct does sell sheets that replicate diamond and tread type embossed metal (see item numbers ps-148 through ps-159). ... Edit. Nuts I wasn't expecting others to beat me to the posting so quickly. Edited October 1, 2015 by Fellow Hobbyist Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Archer Fine Transfer has a surface detail sheets of tread plate. You can print the sample PDF to see the different sizes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Diamond plate is the common term, tread plate is another but can take other forms than the raised diamond shapes (raised lines, cross hatching, circles etc). Plastruct offers several varieties, but you can't go by their listed scale so it is best if you can get it from someplace where you can physically paw the product. I think the last time I bought it the HO scale tread plate was the best match for 1/25. They also offer a variety of patterns, not just the common alternating diamonds. On modern vehicles it is often bare aluminum, older vehicles typically used painted steel. There are alternatives to Plastruct but I've found that to be the best value giving you 2 large 8x11" (ish) sheets, many of the alternatives are 4x6" at the same or greater price. As a fire apparatus modeler I go through a fair bit of the stuff. Edited October 1, 2015 by Aaronw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Plastruct used to make plastic sheets with it molded on, maybe they still do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Check the scale fire apparatus model web sites - sorry I don't have any saved on this computer - as diamond plate is a typical add on to scale fire trucks, etc. and you can usually find someone with it available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Just ordered some; thanks, folks!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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