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WELD SEAMS
I know three methods for replicating weld seams in 1/72ndand 1/76th scale, I think the method C is the best. We need small weld seams and using stretched plastic of the sprues, we can to choose the correct thickness.
A. With a soldering iron

B. With two components putty

C. With stretched plastic of the sprues

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First. We stick the plastic down using thinner (for example, three different thicknesses)
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Second. We apply more thinner on to the plastic and we wait one or two minutes while it softens.
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Third. With a cutter we mark the weld seams on the plastic.
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Fourth. With liquid putty (such as Tamiya Liquid Primer or Gunze Mr. Surfacer) we equal out the weld seams.
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tread_geek
Simply a superb copiling of excellant tips and techniques, Pedro. I have followed the builds that led to this feature and it is wonderful to see it all in one place. Words are lacking to express my gratitude to you for providing this valuable resource. Thank you, Jan
OCT 04, 2011 - 02:02 PM
SdAufKla
That build blog was one of the absolute most informative sets of posts that I've ever read anywhere! I'm very glad the blog has been captured for posterity in a regular feature article. Not only is Pedro Andrada an extroidinarly talented model builder, he has a great eye for picking out the most instructive points in his build to share! A rare combination of characteristics. We were all very fortunate that he took the time and effort to document and explain his work so thoroughly! Thanks again, Pedro!
OCT 04, 2011 - 02:38 PM
Spiderfrommars
I totally agree. Thanks a million Pedro
OCT 05, 2011 - 07:51 PM
vonHengest
My deepest thanks again for sharing your work with us Pedro. If you ever wrote a book on this subject I'd buy it for certain. Hopefully I'll get some time this coming holiday season to try your techniques for myself. Cheers and all the best
OCT 05, 2011 - 08:02 PM
AlanL
Terrificly useful build blog producing 2 outstanding and unusual vehicles. Cheers Al
OCT 09, 2011 - 08:05 AM
PedroA
Thanks for your support friends. Pedro.
OCT 11, 2011 - 09:28 AM
rinaldi119
Hi Pedro, You are a master, pure and simple. These two are my favorite from your impressive selection of scratchbuilds, the fact they are 1/72 is crazy. Best, Mike
OCT 26, 2011 - 10:04 AM
Grumpyoldman
Very nice helpful article., great models.
OCT 26, 2011 - 01:05 PM
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