Explore Albion Alloys aluminum stock for scratch-built details and model fabrication. Compare the available tube and sheet products to select a format that fits the shape of the part you are planning.
Choose Aluminum by Profile and Thickness
Tube diameter and wall dimensions are different measurements, while a sheet listing may describe thickness without giving the full sheet area in its title. Read the specifications of the exact item before ordering. Plan cutting, forming and joining around the material rather than applying a technique chosen for a different metal.
Work from the Dimensions of Your Model
Choose stock around a measured requirement rather than the full-size dimensions of the prototype alone. Think about how the material will look at the model’s scale, including the apparent thickness of exposed edges and the space needed for joints. Make a simple drawing or test pattern where the geometry is complicated.
Prepare the Fabrication Sequence
Plan cutting, cleanup, bending and joining before making the first part. The correct approach depends on the metal, its profile and its size. Check tool capacity and material compatibility, support small stock while working and test-fit components before fixing the assembly. Keep an allowance for cleanup where the design needs a finished edge.
Check the Product Before Ordering
Use each listing to confirm material, dimensions, length and pack quantity. Sizes that look close in a photograph may behave differently in a fitted assembly. If a required measurement is not stated, verify it before choosing the stock, particularly for telescoping or closely spaced parts.
Build Your Scratch-Building Workbench
Continue with all Albion Alloys products, model tubing, metal rods, sheets and foil, structural shapes, Slide Fit packs. Explore MegaHobby scratch-building supplies and modeling tools to plan the whole project.
