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Joe's 1/72 RoG Type VIIC
- Thread starter Leopard2
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Thats is a very nice build, Chuk. The weathering just looks right.
Here are a few more picture of my battle. I started assembling the deck and the AA Guns. So far every small thin part that I try to take of the sprue breaks. No matter what method I try. I also had to to take out the forward bulkhead that holds the torpedo tubes. Otherwise I would have ended up with a 1/8" gap between the hull halves. I but will not let this sub defeat me like convoy ship. I will prevail.
But I must say that I was very surprised how well the deck fitted.
Joe
Here are a few more picture of my battle. I started assembling the deck and the AA Guns. So far every small thin part that I try to take of the sprue breaks. No matter what method I try. I also had to to take out the forward bulkhead that holds the torpedo tubes. Otherwise I would have ended up with a 1/8" gap between the hull halves. I but will not let this sub defeat me like convoy ship. I will prevail.
But I must say that I was very surprised how well the deck fitted.
Joe
Joe,
Whenever I have a problem like you mention, I use a razor saw and cut well away from the part. It is better to cut away and then file/sand a nub that try to cut close to a part crushing/tearing/gouging said part in the process.
UMM-USA sells these and they work very well...
They also sell stepSanders too which I use all the time to remove nubs:
You can click the images to see the sale page. After investing in this model, it is worth having the correct tools so as not to get frustrated with the build.
Regards,
Whenever I have a problem like you mention, I use a razor saw and cut well away from the part. It is better to cut away and then file/sand a nub that try to cut close to a part crushing/tearing/gouging said part in the process.
UMM-USA sells these and they work very well...
They also sell stepSanders too which I use all the time to remove nubs:
You can click the images to see the sale page. After investing in this model, it is worth having the correct tools so as not to get frustrated with the build.
Regards,
Hi Joe,
The brittle plastic is the reason to use the razor saw I linked to as it is super fine as opposed to the one shown in your post.
The only other technique I have used, but only as a last resort, is a hot knife.
Regards,
The brittle plastic is the reason to use the razor saw I linked to as it is super fine as opposed to the one shown in your post.
The only other technique I have used, but only as a last resort, is a hot knife.
Regards,
By the way, did anyone notice the use of my photo, from my review, in the composite above?
It was used with permission. Click image to visit review.
Regards,
