sjordan2 Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) This probably belongs down in the "How do I...?" topic, but I think that has fewer viewers, and this could make a good article in the magazine. I have a set of Model Factory Hiro Borrani wire wheels and I need some nicely detailed windshield wipers. However, I find the instructions that come with these parts to be very confusing since they don't have part numbers and only have exploded diagrams with no descriptions. It's very hard to tell, for example, which wheel rim ring goes where. I wish someone would do step-by-step photo tutorials on these with clear descriptions about what you do with which piece, where you use what kind of adhesive, etc. The same problem occurs with piano hinges, but the only descriptions I have found show that the modelers think it's too difficult to make them and the results are poor. So how about a PE article? Anyone else agree? Edited December 31, 2011 by sjordan2
heatride Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) Skip this will give you some information on it . As a jeweler & watchmaker (retired now) I always ordered my stencils and then did my own etching . And this may not even be what your talking about , I am looking at it from a watchmakers viewpoint . Edited due to lack of braincells ! Edited December 31, 2011 by heatride
sjordan2 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Posted December 31, 2011 Glenn, I'm not capable of making my own photoetched parts (I'm really talking about the assembly of existing parts kits) and I can get them made better and cheaper by going to someone like Fred at Fotocut. But I am extremely excited to know that you're a watchmaker, and you can expect me to pester you with PMs about tiny parts.You're my new BFF. I have a number of watch parts like winding crowns, etc., that are perfect for vintage dash knobs, etc. I have always thought that this was the perfect hobby for a watchmaker.
Greg Pugh Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 I'd like to know how to polish photoetch parts. A full tutorial would be nice too.
heatride Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 On 12/31/2011 at 8:42 PM, sjordan2 said: I am extremely excited to know that you're a watchmaker, and you can expect me to pester you with PMs about tiny parts.You're my new BFF. I have a number of watch parts like winding crowns, etc., that are perfect for vintage dash knobs, etc. I have always thought that this was the perfect hobby for a watchmaker. Add me to your friends list and it want be bothering me at all. It will be a pleasure if I can help !
sjordan2 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) On 12/31/2011 at 9:36 PM, Futurabat said: I always scuff the glue surface (and any surface recieving paint) with 400 grit paper. Next, the same surfaces recieve a coat of self etching primer. These two actions give purchase, or bite if you will, to the paint/glue. The location of where the part will mount decides the adhesive for me. Sometimes super glue is appropriate and other times epoxy. I have also mounted these parts using Future, or double sided tape. I hope this is some little bit of help. 1. Etched to resin = super glue/epoxy 2. Etched to painted surface= Future/epoxy/double sided tape 3. Etched to bare plastic= super glue Thanks. That helps in attaching to the model. Regarding the Borrani wheels and wipers, I'm talking about metal-to-metal assembly of the PE parts. This is clearer than the wiper parts. The problem is, the MFH parts are intended for the Ferrrari 250 GTO, which has a deeper dish for the rear wheels, and I'm trying to put these wheels on a Maserati 3500 GTi, which has the same wheels all around. I can't figure out how to assemble them, or how to make the rear wheels the same as the front wheels. Further, there are three different sizes to the rim parts, which don't have parts numbers. As you'll see below, they don't give any indication as to how the spokes should be oriented or twisted relative to one another, they just stack the spoke parts on top of each other. This is why I'm asking for a person who is experienced with these parts to do a tutorial. Edited December 31, 2011 by sjordan2
Gregg Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 I thought our Alex Kustov did a tutorial on this. You may want to check his web site out, www.ItalianHorses.net I'll look into this also.
Austin T Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 I feel the same way.My LHS was marking down Photoetch and I grabed a engine detail pack.It came with no intructions and I have no clue what most of it is.
sjordan2 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Posted December 31, 2011 On 12/31/2011 at 10:23 PM, Gregg said: I thought our Alex Kustov did a tutorial on this. You may want to check his web site out, www.ItalianHorses.net I'll look into this also. Sadly, he hasn't. But italianhorses,net has been my go-to place for technique information for many years.
crazyjim Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 I don't do much PE because of the excessive costs people charge. Some other thread was talking about making your own PE parts. Either way, I'd be interested in an article/tutorial.
heatride Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Well I am slow but have a excuse im getting old. Here is the type of etching I did . I put the stencil on the piece I made then add electro lite fluid on a cotton cloth over a carbon conductor. Then had variable AC/DC voltage to etch my name or whatever on the piece removing metal from the part as in the picture above. I assume the process is the same but the stencil is just a outline of the part ,and when etched it removes the metal from around the photo etch stencil leaving the desired part ? Am I correct or way off on this , really got me curious .
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