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Photo etch on barrels
Archon6240
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Friday, January 23, 2015 - 06:08 AM UTC
This may sound like a stupid question but I am working on a Tamiya T-55 and replacing the plastic barrel with an Aber one. How and the heck do you put the photo etch on the barrel?

They appear to be weld lines and other extremely fine details. Any advice is appreciated.
retiredyank
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Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Friday, January 23, 2015 - 06:09 AM UTC
I'm not entirely sure of your question, but ca glue should secure it.
gastec
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Friday, January 23, 2015 - 06:44 AM UTC
PE to brass can be soldered. Otherwise CA glue as suggested by Matt as most barrels are aluminium.

Gary
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Posted: Friday, January 23, 2015 - 08:19 PM UTC
Thanks guys. That is what I figure I needed to to to get those little detail parts on the barrels.
justsendit
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Posted: Friday, January 23, 2015 - 11:20 PM UTC
Add some 'Gator's Grip' Acrylic Hobby Glue to your arsenal as well — comes in 'Regular' and 'Thin Blend.'
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