Hello guys

I know that most of you know how to do this but there always is a first time for somebody so I think it´s useful. It´s about adding weight to the vynil tracks so they will look more realistic.

http://fcmodeltips.blogspot.com.es/2012/09/caida-en-las-cadenas-de-goma.html


I hope you like it

Thanks for the useful information Federico.

Sorry but...wouldn't it be risky for the styrene parts? Hot air might deform them

it's only a hairdryer not a hot air paint stripper. With all sources of heat it's a question of keeping it moving and not getting too close. Good for drying paint or drying off after washing a model prior to painting.

Some of todays hair dryers do have the capability of doing a lot of damage to your plastic model, so excercise great care and use the lowest setting if possible.









~ Jeff

This is a nice trick, didn't even think about it. Thanks for sharing!


Just of note, I use hair dryers to restore vinyl interior components in vehicles such as door panels and the strength/heat of a blow dryer isn't what matters. What is important is your technique with waving it slowly back and forth across the surface. Working with a model is perfect because it gives you and ideal 5" +/- area to work with. This spread is most natural for your arm and allows the area to remain gently heated without melting anything. The melting of hard parts shouldn't be a problem at all. Just gently move back and forth while making small circular motions and you should have the entire track length evenly heated in a very short time.