Poncho-Power Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 hey guys, i recently got a fujimi kit and it came with photoetched parts, i was wondering what is the best way to apply them to the kit, adhesives and ways of taking them off the "sprue" so i don't ruin the nice parts! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 The first thing I recommend is to tape down a part of your cutting board, then tape the PE sheet to the tape so that when you cut the parts won't fly. Use your files to clean them up, and when you are ready to apply them you can use a little bit of Testors clear gloss enamel, or white glue will work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Words of WISDOM! IF you've NEVER used P/E before, LISTEN to the man, He'll do you RIGHT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Yeah the tape thing works great. I've had good luck using a very small pair of curved nail scissors (like for trimming babies nails) and cutting the P/E pieces from it's sprue... obviously holding on to the part you're cutting off. I use a dot of clear enamel to glue the P/E pieces where I want them to go. Dried paint makes an excellent glue. Ever have trouble opening a jar of paint that glued itself closed with glopped up paint...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho-Power Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 hey guys thanks! once i get to the point of applying the PE parts i will take your advice! thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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