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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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| Subject: | General detail for beginners and...... |  |
| Date: | Jan 28, 2004 |
| From: | Mike M. | |
| Box art is for the modeling eye, let's face it. If are new to the hobby or an old hat please don't take to heart what you see in the box art. Think for a moment what the idea behind it is and you will see two things, one, attract a customer, two, give them a good idea of what the object is (photo of real subject not included). With a little "non internet" research a modeler or beginner can find genuine imigages of the subject in mind. Various grits of wet sand paper and a proper mind set can rid small wiring and such from castings to give you a bare surface to add the real type thing. And for those not in the know or just a very new member to this relaxing and rewarding hobby...every part you take off a sprue, use a heated blade to cut the tab and then file,sand and buff the finished edge. Never send a part flying or to its breakage death by cutting. NEVER NEVER !! Use a candle to heat is OK but get an alcohol lamp...NO CARBON |
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