{"product_id":"ship-modelers-pounce-wheel-rivet-nail-head-embossing-tool-for-copper-hull-plating","title":"Ship Modeler's Pounce Wheel – Rivet \u0026 Nail Head Embossing Tool for Copper Hull Plating","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCreate straight, evenly spaced rows of simulated rivets and nail heads in copper hull plating. The sharp-toothed metal wheel rolls smoothly along copper tape or thin copper sheet, while the contoured wooden handle gives you the control needed for consistent detail work.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShip Modeler's Pounce Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e has a fine, needle-point metal wheel that creates a regular line of small impressions as it rolls. On copper tape or thin copper sheet, those impressions reproduce the rows of fasteners seen on full-size copper hull plating—quickly, neatly, and with far better spacing than most of us can manage by eye.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRun it along a straightedge to emboss clean rows before cutting or applying the plates. Adjust the pressure to control the depth of the marks, then repeat for the remaining plates. The result is subtle surface detail that catches the light and makes a coppered hull look considerably more convincing.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOriginally designed as a tracing and stitch-marking tool, it happens to be remarkably useful at the ship-modeling bench. We do enjoy finding respectable new employment for tools from other professions.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Ship Modelers Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimulates rivets and nail heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds convincing fastener detail to copper-plated hulls.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven, repeatable spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The toothed wheel produces a regular pattern more consistently than marking each point individually.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detail an entire row with one controlled pass.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure-sensitive results:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use lighter or firmer pressure to vary the prominence of the impressions.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable wooden handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a secure grip and good control during repetitive work.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful beyond copper plating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also suitable for marking paper patterns and adding dotted or stitched effects to other soft modeling materials.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It on Copper Plates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlace the copper tape or thin copper sheet on a firm surface with a slight amount of give, such as a cutting mat or dense card.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePosition a metal ruler or straightedge where the fastener line should run.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoll the wheel steadily along the edge using light, even pressure.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTest the pressure on scrap material first; too much force may pierce or distort very thin copper.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCut and apply the embossed plates to the hull as usual.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor the neatest pattern, emboss the copper while it is still flat rather than after it has been applied to the model.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needle-point pounce\/tracing wheel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary modeling use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simulating rivets or nail heads in copper hull plating\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal wheel and shank with wooden handle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15.4 × 1.3 cm (6.06 × 0.51 in.)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual rolling action\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pounce wheel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe wheel has sharp points. Keep fingers clear of the working edge and store it safely away from children. The appearance and depth of the impressions will vary with the material, backing surface, and pressure used. Always test on a scrap first\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Model Expo Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47250422595686,"sku":"MET1055","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/imgi_352_H0f91e2b4dbba422d92dff9fffe3409c5d.jpg?v=1790100388","url":"https:\/\/www.modelexpo-online.com\/products\/ship-modelers-pounce-wheel-rivet-nail-head-embossing-tool-for-copper-hull-plating","provider":"Model Expo Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}