barrels of fun

Check out the Brass-Assist Tool from the Small Shop, roughly $75 incl. shipping, but AWESOME. I first noticed it in Armour Modelling by John Prigent.

I had the same issue with 1/72nd Eduard barrels for a B-24. Like you the problem was getting the seam to look right. They were passable but not brilliant. After doing 8 barrels i still couldn't get it right. I have decided in future to go with either resin or brass barrels.

im pretty sure it should be a butt joint, and you should use solder to join the halves.  Personally id use a turned brass one from Lionmarc or Aber.

im pretty sure it should be a butt joint, and you should use solder to join the halves.  Personally id use a turned brass one from Lionmarc or Aber.

Do you anneal the PE before rolling it? Doing that will make it much easier to roll.

                              Please tell us what the problem is. Perhaps you need to anneal the metal to make it conform. It is a topic that has been covered here before. Youtube it Google it Search the FSM archives I know its here someplace.

                                                                        Greg"Detailfreak"Rowley