How to use photoetch

[Guest]

First slam your dangly bits in a rusty truck door,now you're ready to deal with pe and moto gp bikes. Yes some bits do need to be removed sometimes to accommadate pe parts . Sadly most intsructions are very vague about when or even how much! I've found that a lot of test fitting and careful sanding is a must to pull off a decent fit. On a positive note the more of these you do the easier it really does get as the builds are very close in nature with the subject matter. Fortunately there are lots of ref pics although the ones with the fairings off exposing greater detail require some slueth work to dig out. That is unless you have a well stocked Motocourse library.

[Ian M]

is it also customary to remove parts from the original plastic moulding?? ie, small pieces of bike frame to accommodate footrests etc??The instructions in the set are very basic to say the least.

It is quite often the case that PE parts are not just add on extra detail but also replacement parts for things that are either to big/small, or just wrong. Also thickness, or rather thinness is a problem with plastic moulding. Having said that now days you can find some really thin moulded parts that are top dollar.

I don't build bikes, so how things are with them and PE I can not say. If you have never looked at PE before, I could suggest that you have a look at Eduards web site. OK its all aircraft and Armour, but you can see the frets and the instructions on the site and it might give you an idea of what to expect.

I have seen some motor bikes that have been given the 'full Monty' with PE and loads of other goodies and they look fantastic. I dont know if I would have the nerves to make a whole chain in PE though!!!

Ian M