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by Craig Skinner
09 Aug 2015, 19:24
Forum: Hobby News
Topic: A new company with a new Tiger
Replies: 31
Views: 3705

Re: A new company with a new Tiger

Edmund? Other than exact placement being wrong what is the quality of the kit,Directions,molding,tracks etc. If one is building for oneself and the people around you that would look at it wouldn't be able to spot an imperfection of exact scale replica anymore that naming the craters on the moon,how ...
by Craig Skinner
09 Aug 2015, 19:23
Forum: Hobby News
Topic: A new company with a new Tiger
Replies: 31
Views: 3705

Re: A new company with a new Tiger

Edmund? Other than exact placement being wrong what is the quality of the kit,Directions,molding,tracks etc. If one is building for oneself and the people around you that would look at it wouldn't be able to spot an imperfection of exact scale replica anymore that naming the craters on the moon,how ...
by Craig Skinner
02 Jul 2015, 07:31
Forum: Modelling
Topic: Photo Etch
Replies: 25
Views: 14028

Re: Photo Etch

Thats good too because I just bought one :)
by Craig Skinner
02 Jul 2015, 05:47
Forum: Modelling
Topic: Photo Etch
Replies: 25
Views: 14028

Re: Photo Etch

Good tip Edmund,I was wondering how they got those parts all nice and shiny after annealing and bending them in their advertisements 8-)
by Craig Skinner
01 Jul 2015, 15:57
Forum: Modelling
Topic: Photo Etch
Replies: 25
Views: 14028

Re: Photo Etch

I don't dare do that Mark, guess I'm chicken but I need more control over the process , I simply can't afford to buy another $50 PE upgrade kit for my T-90a at this time :oops:
by Craig Skinner
01 Jul 2015, 13:53
Forum: Modelling
Topic: Photo Etch
Replies: 25
Views: 14028

Re: Photo Etch

Well that is quite a pile of scrap PE you've got there Gary :shock: Had a little bit of practice at this PE stuff have ya now Gary :P It's know wonder your a PE master now Gary,you've let your secret out of the bag with this post,practice,practice and practice :lol: Philipp Gary has enough scrap PE ...
by Craig Skinner
01 Jul 2015, 05:29
Forum: Modelling
Topic: Photo Etch
Replies: 25
Views: 14028

Re: Photo Etch

Ya but your a pro! I've seen your work on this site,just stunning!

I'm not so sure I could use a torch to solder just yet,annealing ya, but :lol:
by Craig Skinner
01 Jul 2015, 04:46
Forum: Modelling
Topic: Photo Etch
Replies: 25
Views: 14028

Re: Photo Etch

Thanks Gary!

Looks like I'm going to have to get a micro torch! :)
by Craig Skinner
01 Jul 2015, 03:50
Forum: Modelling
Topic: Photo Etch
Replies: 25
Views: 14028

Re: Photo Etch

Hi guy's! Have to ask another newbie ? Annealing PE is to make the PE softer so you can manipulate it better? If so how hot do you have to get it? I tried heating a fender piece with my bic lighter and heated till it changed color a bit but still having a time getting the spring out of it. Do you ha...
by Craig Skinner
28 Jun 2015, 17:51
Forum: Generic
Topic: Brush Cleaner
Replies: 8
Views: 1405

Re: Brush Cleaner

It must be all the paint fumes their breathing Steve, lol..