I would love to hear more about the various approaches you have to the order in which you apply paint vs assembly and what the thinking is behind that. I have never painted on the fret for instance but I know it's common.
Outstanding video tutorial! Putting PE handles into 1/48 cockpits are the ULTIMATE challenge to me perhaps I can adapt this technique to help with those parts too! Keep up the good work!
This is a very helpful video, I have a few kits that i'm working on that have photo etch railings or ladders so this technique will most certainly help me out especially for my biggest project the 1/200 RMS Titanic from trumpeter so thank you finescale for posting this.
thats a fantastic tip, thats come at a point where pretty soon i'll be installing rails on an airfix vintage classic kit of H.M.S. Hood in 1/600 scale.
Instead of using superglue from the onset, I first tack the railing in place using tiny drops of Aleene's Tacky Glue. This allows time for adjustments as Aleene's is a tackier type of white glue. Once set, I run a bead of thin CA glue along the inside base of the railing.
Hello. The accelerator (aka The Kicker) used after applying a drop of CA glue is a godsend because it instantly cures and bonds the glue to the part. This especially helpful when trying to delicately hold a piece in "just" the right spot to glue it and have it instantly dry. I use it all the time in those cases since if I'm lucky enough to position the part AND get the CA glue applied, I need it to dry instantly. Hope this helps!
PE rails look like gargage. Much better for the manufacturer to mold vertical railing, then string some thread through the rails ...much more realistic. But manufacturers love charging more for the garbage PE fret they included in the kit.
This is one of those tips who make you say: "Why didn't I think of that?" Simple, effective trick that will go into my notebook right now.
Totally agree….how simple and yet so effective….👏
I would love to hear more about the various approaches you have to the order in which you apply paint vs assembly and what the thinking is behind that. I have never painted on the fret for instance but I know it's common.
Outstanding video tutorial! Putting PE handles into 1/48 cockpits are the ULTIMATE challenge to me perhaps I can adapt this technique to help with those parts too! Keep up the good work!
Funny thing... I was just getting ready to tackle the railing on my 1/350 Prinz Eugen when I came across this article. Thanks Aaron!
Now that's a cool idea. That I can do!
This is a very helpful video, I have a few kits that i'm working on that have photo etch railings or ladders so this technique will most certainly help me out especially for my biggest project the 1/200 RMS Titanic from trumpeter so thank you finescale for posting this.
We're glad we could help! We hope those projects go well!
Nice video and great tip. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend.
-David
thats a fantastic tip, thats come at a point where pretty soon i'll be installing rails on an airfix vintage classic kit of H.M.S. Hood in 1/600 scale.
Awesome! We are glad we can help!
Excellent!! Short but very useful video.
Thank you very much for including captioning.
Grreat tip, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Great tip. I really enjoyed meeting you both at the Indianapolis IPMS show. Hopefully I will see you at the next one.
Brilliant idea! Great video again brother!
Up the Irons!
A very easy and simple tip technique why didn't i think of that.
Thank you FSM
Instead of using superglue from the onset, I first tack the railing in place using tiny drops of Aleene's Tacky Glue. This allows time for adjustments as Aleene's is a tackier type of white glue. Once set, I run a bead of thin CA glue along the inside base of the railing.
Suggestion:I do not cut p/e out on a cutting mat use a hard surface.
I'm always having a problem with photo etched parts. Why do you need to put other stuff after applying Superglue?
Hello. The accelerator (aka The Kicker) used after applying a drop of CA glue is a godsend because it instantly cures and bonds the glue to the part. This especially helpful when trying to delicately hold a piece in "just" the right spot to glue it and have it instantly dry. I use it all the time in those cases since if I'm lucky enough to position the part AND get the CA glue applied, I need it to dry instantly. Hope this helps!
What are those "tips" you used to apply the accelerant? Thanks.
They are a small foam tip brush. You can find them in the model isle of a Hobby lobby.
They are Microbrush applicators. You can find them here: kalmbachhobbystore.com/product/modeling-tool/84063
PE rails look like gargage. Much better for the manufacturer to mold vertical railing, then string some thread through the rails ...much more realistic. But manufacturers love charging more for the garbage PE fret they included in the kit.