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The construction forum is for the discussion of techniques on the construction phase of AFV modelling and the tools and materials used.

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Messages  9056
 Subject:  Re: Photo-etch questionList thread.  
  
 Date:  Apr 21, 2002
 From:  Jason Barnes 
There's an AWESOME little diagram of a poor-man's tool over on Missing
Lynx -- I think it was in the "Tips and Tricks" discussion board. Check it
out.


"Alex Hodges" wrote in message
news:3cc24c25@dev.routehero.com...
> I've heard about and seen ads for a contraption called "hold and fold." I
> have had minimal success with P.E. on a shelved Panther G and would like
to
> try the Hold and Fold, but as for now, the Brass makes model building more
> frustrating and less fun.
>
> -Alex
> "Dave L." wrote in message
> news:3cc24991@dev.routehero.com...
> > Hello guys,
> >
> > I just recently finished my Tiger II model and this was my first
> > attempt at PE. I used the ABER set and had a pretty difficult time
working
> > with the photo-etch. I had trouble bending it and could seem to attach
it
> to
> > the kit without screwing it up or getting superglue in places it did not
> > belong. I think i am lacking the correct tools. What would you use to
bend
> > the peices and put them in place? I was using my fingers, which i am
sure
> > isnt right. Any ideas? Its real frustrating. Thanks guys!
> >
> > Dave Lesko
> >
> >
>
>
 
Thread Listing 
  Photo-etch question - Dave L. - Apr 21, 2002
. . . Re: Photo-etch question - Alex Hodges - Apr 21, 2002
. . . . . . Re: Photo-etch question - Jason Barnes - Apr 21, 2002
. . . . . . . . . Re: Photo-etch question - Ken Hartlen - May 5, 2002
. . . Re: Photo-etch question - Rick Young & Carol MacLennan-Young - Apr 21, 2002
. . . . . . Re: Photo-etch question - Adam Vukich - Apr 22, 2002
. . . Re: Photo-etch question - C Bolick - Apr 21, 2002
. . . . . . Re: Photo-etch question - Dave L. - Apr 25, 2002
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