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Gergely Ráczadded a new photoalbum.
31 26 January, 10:06
Rui ReisCool!👍 Im also building one of these but as a PoAF gunship used in the Portuguese colonial wars in Africa.
27 January, 02:05
Живко ДжаковThis cabin has sent two models to the trash so far. I can't handle it. I did the first one with classic glue. I tried the second one with Micro Kristal Klear first, it didn't work. Then I ruined it with MC-131 Mr. Cement SP. Now I've prepared Micro Weld. What did you glue it with?
7 February, 10:54
Gergely Rácz AuthorЖивко Джаков: nothing special, I did it with Revell Contacta Professional glue.
7 February, 11:31
Hajo LippkeI can really recommend white glue (wood glue) for clear parts. It does the job, will dry clear and can be removed without any issues when you´re not happy with it.
1 7 February, 17:28
Gergely Rácz AuthorHajo Lippke: yes, I've heard about that too, but I could produce decent results with acetone-based glues when I paid enough attention. I like challenges, anyway. 🙂
7 February, 19:13
Gergely Rácz AuthorThank You all; to be honest, I still have to improve on the handling of the glue.
14 February, 19:30
Thomas KolbI think you are doing a great job with this difficult kit! I find acrylic glue (like Gator's Grip Thin Blend) to be perfect for transparencies. It can even be wiped off with a moist cotton bud if it would go somewhere where it shouldn't without ruining the transparent part. But regular Tamiya Extra Thin cement is great too, you just shouldn't use the brush on the lid but some kind of applicator, like a sewing needle with the eye nipped off to form a tiny "prong".
14 February, 20:19
Gergely Rácz AuthorThomas Kolb: thank You! The ugly thick "line" on the front left and top of the transparent part is not paint, it's glue and my clumsy hands. I paint transparent parts with my smallest brush, and if paint goes anywhere it shouldn't, I remove it immediately with a toothpick; this method usually works.
14 February, 20:32
Gergely Rácz AuthorAnyway, I don't find this kit too difficult, it's just old, with all its advantages (nice fit, simple construction) and disadvantages (poor on details, raised panel lines, but these mean no real problems for me). Just little free time and even less patience, and I don't want to ruin it either in a hurry or anger.
1 14 February, 20:39
