Bluemiles22 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I was just wondering does anyone have any success with this? I picked up a set and it seems insanely tedious to work with the tiny pieces. Any pictures of the finished product would help, also how to mount the pices to the carbs. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Tiny photo-etch parts can be a bit intimidating at first. Follow directions on package. Lose several pieces that fly away when touched. Try a little trial and error. It will become less tedious and more comfortable to mess with these detail parts after some practice. Clear enamel was suggested to me for mounting pieces, super-glue works at times too. Sorry no pics. Good luck. Soon enough you will be saying "bring on the photo-etch" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemiles22 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thanks or the reply. I'm sure with a little patience ill get it but I was just curious to see the finished product on a model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 photo etch is as easy as, well, taking out your own appendix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Needle point tweezers can be of help too. The kind used in jewelry making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 photo etch is as easy as, well, taking out your own appendix Do you have any photos of the appendix procedure? I'm all about DIY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobuzz Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I cover one side of my photo-etch with blue painters tape to keep the parts from flying when they are cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 what size wire do you use for the linkage to fit in thta small hole? John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemiles22 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Ok guys after hours of squinting and cursing, I think I finally got it. I used 8 gauge guitar string to mount the pieces and it doesn't look half bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Just a related FYI: something I've been saving for throttle-return springs is burned-out lightbulb filaments. They come in a lot of different sizes and are perfect little coil springs. Be sure to wear leather gloves and eye protection if you salvage them. Edited October 9, 2012 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) I have found wrapping 28ga wire around a pin or needle makes appropriate sized throttle return springs and you can make them as long that way as you like. remember to google image search carbs if you really want to get your PE dressed carbs to look like the real thing. Edited October 9, 2012 by blunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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