Bitten off more than I can chew. 1/43 resin...
Discussion
I've not built a model for many years & never in this scale. Its a renaissance kit and although I'm impressed with the general quality, there is some small damage, flashing and other flaws.
Any tips for suitable tools / paints etc welcome. There are also a number of photo etch parts, not something I've dealt with before.
Any tips for suitable tools / paints etc welcome. There are also a number of photo etch parts, not something I've dealt with before.
The 2nd photo looks like a clean split and it will glue down clean with a line of CA thin (super glue).
The 4th photo needs to be built back up with a drop of Medium CA and fast activator, then cleaned back up with a light dremelling or needle files.
If your going to do loads of models then a airbrush would be required, if not then pots of Tamiya primer,leveller, gloss, matt ,laquer and thinner or aerosols.
Hand painting can give really good results if carried out correctly.See youtube
Masking tape (tamiya) and some fine paint brushes.
Glues.
CA thick (is good gap filler), CA medium (for most parts) and CA thin (fine parts and photo etch) super glue for bonding resin and photo etch. PVA or Micro Kristal clear for windows and other clear parts.
Heres a list of tools you would need to start with: Purchase online or a hobby shop.
Magnifier
scalpel, tweezers fine,clamping tweezers,side cutters, needle files,pin chuck set, microbox twist drills 0.3-1.6mm,cocktail sticks and a dress pin
You will over time once you get into the swing of it realise you could do with a particulr tool i havent mentioned.
Photo etch. Needs cleaning with alchohol or solvent cleaner first and any part you are gluing with CA needs to be scratched in order for the CA to give a good bond.
Loads of mostly good and some bad advise on Youtube.
Coffee, tea,beer or Gin. Oh and patience, lots and lots of patience.
Kitting yourself up with equipment can initially be quite costly, however if your going to do more building then its neccesary.
Good luck with your build
The 4th photo needs to be built back up with a drop of Medium CA and fast activator, then cleaned back up with a light dremelling or needle files.
If your going to do loads of models then a airbrush would be required, if not then pots of Tamiya primer,leveller, gloss, matt ,laquer and thinner or aerosols.
Hand painting can give really good results if carried out correctly.See youtube
Masking tape (tamiya) and some fine paint brushes.
Glues.
CA thick (is good gap filler), CA medium (for most parts) and CA thin (fine parts and photo etch) super glue for bonding resin and photo etch. PVA or Micro Kristal clear for windows and other clear parts.
Heres a list of tools you would need to start with: Purchase online or a hobby shop.
Magnifier
scalpel, tweezers fine,clamping tweezers,side cutters, needle files,pin chuck set, microbox twist drills 0.3-1.6mm,cocktail sticks and a dress pin
You will over time once you get into the swing of it realise you could do with a particulr tool i havent mentioned.
Photo etch. Needs cleaning with alchohol or solvent cleaner first and any part you are gluing with CA needs to be scratched in order for the CA to give a good bond.
Loads of mostly good and some bad advise on Youtube.
Coffee, tea,beer or Gin. Oh and patience, lots and lots of patience.
Kitting yourself up with equipment can initially be quite costly, however if your going to do more building then its neccesary.
Good luck with your build
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