SUBSIM Radio Room Forums - A nice, clean build.

SUBSIM Radio Room Forums (https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/index.php)

- Submarine Scale Models: Subs, Naval, Tanks, Planes, Trains, Space & Other (https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=325)

- - A nice, clean build. (https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=247455)

ET2SN

11-27-20 09:40 AM

A nice, clean build.

A good video on how build a clean kit plus the idea that a smaller scale doesn't mean less detail. :yeah:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPG_kCH03ZE

Some things to note that we can all use:

-Using "low tack" masking tape to protect delicate parts during assembly.

-Using acrylic paint as p/e-to-plastic glue. Thicker acrylics shrink during drying and also provide a fairly strong join. This is a very handy tip I've used in the past with very small photo etch.

-Using "stretched sprue" as a seam filler. It ain't just for wires, anymore. :03: OK, it isn't that novel, but did you think of it first? :)

Jimbuna

12-02-20 12:19 PM

I used to build and collect Tamiya 1/700 scale IJN ships and submarines when I was a lot younger but nothing to that incredible standard above.

Texas Red

12-02-20 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2710868)

I used to build and collect Tamiya 1/700 scale IJN ships and submarines when I was a lot younger but nothing to that incredible standard above.

Yeah, it will take a while for me to get to that stage!
I can barely put small pieces on a model without my hand shaking!

Onkel Neal

04-11-22 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ET2SN (Post 2709717)

A good video on how build a clean kit plus the idea that a smaller scale doesn't mean less detail. :yeah:

Some things to note that we can all use:

-Using "low tack" masking tape to protect delicate parts during assembly.

-Using acrylic paint as p/e-to-plastic glue. Thicker acrylics shrink during drying and also provide a fairly strong join. This is a very handy tip I've used in the past with very small photo etch.

-Using "stretched sprue" as a seam filler. It ain't just for wires, anymore. :03: OK, it isn't that novel, but did you think of it first? :)

Great video. I have to say I don't attempt anything less than 1/350 on subs, I have caveman hands.

Aktungbby

04-11-22 10:28 AM

Having meticulously rigged a few: CuttySark, a USS Constitution and HMS Victory and the Bounty; I'd need a jeweler's loupe and Excederin to even attempt that 'lil bugger!:Kaleun_Salute:

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:24 AM.