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| Subject: | Re: Photo-etch question |  |
| Date: | Apr 22, 2002 |
| From: | Adam Vukich | |
Rick,
What is this accelerator that you are talking about and where did you get
it? I have been working with photo-etch for a while and haven't had a
problem until recently with parts not sticking together well. The thing
that I am trying to do right now doesn't go together well and once it does
it comes right back off when touched the next day. Unfortunately, I have to
touch it because I have yet another thing to put in place. Soldering isn't
an option in this case and I am looking for a way to make this little pice
of crap piece stay in place.
Thanks,
Adam
"Rick Young & Carol MacLennan-Young" wrote in message
news:3cc2c338@dev.routehero.com...
> Well, I'm far from a master, but here's the list I wouldn't be without:
>
> - Hold and Fold (both metal gizzy for bending straight etch and the
rolling
> set for making curved pieces)
> - really good set or two of tweezers...you can get some dandies at
jewellers
> supply outfits or I found a few I like at Lee Valley Tools
> - full line of superglue "mixes" - thin, thick, etc. plus accelerator
> - soldering iron, flux and solder (you want a small, fairly hi-wattage
iron
> and some alligator-clip style heat sinks - try Radio Shack)
> - set of fine needle files - jewellers again, or often a place like
Princess
> Auto, if you're north of the 48th like me
> - some jewellers pliers...small needle-nose types with flat surfaces, side
> cutters, etc. - you'll figure out what you need as you go.
>
> For small pieces, I usually hold the folded part with tweezers, touch the
> edge to be attached to a puddle of thin or medium superglue and place it
on
> the model, ready with the accelerator to zap it if it doesn't want to stay
> put.
>
> Tony Greenland's Masterclass book has a great section on soldering
PE...for
> complicated assemblies, it's the only way to go, and not that hard once
you
> try it a few times.
>
> Rick
>
> "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
> >
> >
>
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