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| Updated : 09/24/03 | |
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Usually, I start with sanding the body to get rid of gaps, sinks etc. If I do this, I end up with sanding the entire body; consequently I don't have to wash the parts before painting. |
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Almost all edges along the grooves are higher as shown in the photo, so they have to be smoothened to prevent the base coat from appearing when polishing the surface later. |
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Once the body's properly prepared, I spray the first coat of primer. I use Dupli-Color automobile spray or Gunze Sangyo Mr. Surfacer because of fast drying time and fine finish. |
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While waiting for the primer to dry, I start making sub assemblies, such as engine, sheet, suspension etc. You might have noticed that I don't follow the instruction at all, but that's quite common in modeling. |
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When I glue two halves together, I use excessive amount of glue on purpose so that melted plastic comes out along the seam lines. This looks a bit messy, but if you wait long enough, when you file and sand, you can completely eliminate the seam lines without using putty. |
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Since this welding technique takes time,
I use paper cramps and rubber bands to hold the parts
firmly. Usually it takes several days to finish making the sub-assemblies. |
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