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Originally Posted by JohnMGD
Why not use the many sorts of PE sets for railing ???
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I have a few, and will use them until they run out. I also have some laser-cut sets, mostly ladders and steps, plus some detail sets for specific ships (Prince of Wales, Hornet, Yamato).
But the cost of photo-etch sets from US sellers is high, up to US$70 for a set of simple PE railings. The cost is even higher for 1/100 scale railings because there are fewer railings per set. PE sets from Europe may be priced lower,(depending on the exchange rate, but they can take 2 or 3 months to get here, and the shipping costs are high.
I will use PE and laser-cut details when I can get them and when I can afford them, but it makes sense to me to make my own ordinary railings. And with railings made from thread, I can use ordinary craft glue to mount them, so I don't risk gluing my fingers permanently to my workbench.