discussion Plastic Modelling Tips

[Guest]

Maybe in the wrong section!!! but

I thought that it would be good for some tips and ideas to be published i know after years of modelling that i "just do" things and use stuff that perhaps would never be thought of by some people! Equally i bet that the opposite applies so here you go alist of tips and tricks to help us all

I will get the ball rolling

1 Make use of the screw tops from jars they make superb pallettes or turned over to form display bases

2 simple acetone (nail polish remover ) is the best thing for getting rid of super glue

3 want to clean some parts or a model before painting tried kitchen towel or cloths and they leave bits everywhere Simply use a paper coffee filter they are hugely absorbent dont fall apart when wet or leave traces of muck on the surface

4 having problems applying tiny drops of super glue?? simply get a sewing needle and cut the top off at the thread end with a grinding tool! this gives a vice little v shape. Capilliary action holds the glue untill placed where you need it .

 

[Guest]

got a fine scratch that needs filling, too small for filler ?

then consider typist correction fluix ( tippex, or liquid paper ) has good gap filling properties, , happily takes paints, pigments or ink, and sands beautifully smooth with fine wet and dry paper.....

job done !

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the tips

 

[Guest]

i'm usin that super glue one!...Belting idea.

 

[wonwinglo]

Cheap glass chunky candle holders make ideal anti-spill holders for tins of enamel paint,anyone who has accidently spilled a tin over their workbench will know the benefits,the heavy glass holders are ideal.

 

[Guest]

blue tack....holds the world together!!!