So l made a little tutorial on how to make (l make ) rivets for helicopter/plane panels....step by step
How to make rivets 1/35
- Thread starter BigGreg
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So here it is
Step one measure the plastic panel...remember to remove the rivets on the kit
Step one measure the plastic panel...remember to remove the rivets on the kit
Second:
cut into a black aluminium thinfoil the correct measurement and make a dry test/fitting to see if goes in perfectly
cut into a black aluminium thinfoil the correct measurement and make a dry test/fitting to see if goes in perfectly
Third:
Use a rivet maker like the trumpeter and trace the rivets on the black thinfoil use the ruler to remain strait..
Finally:
Glue the metal panel...and this is it..
Use a rivet maker like the trumpeter and trace the rivets on the black thinfoil use the ruler to remain strait..
Finally:
Glue the metal panel...and this is it..
G
Just seen this Greg, looks a cool idea.
Never seen any black foil as of yet, where would you get it from please.
Never seen any black foil as of yet, where would you get it from please.
You can find it here....with many other goodies
https://www.diodump.com
https://www.diodump.com
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