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ideas for doing welds - 7/4/2008 6:33:02 PM   
kclank



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Status: offline 		i am soliciting ideas for doing weld lines. I have seen the soldering iron approach and it looks good, but a bit risky to an unsteady hand, i have tried roughing plastic with a dremel burr on low to medium speeds, and get mixed results depending on the type of plastic being used. Some of the small scale guys (no offense intended) have used melted sprue. i have considered using the goo used on decorating tee shirts and women's clothing. Any other ideas, preferences experiences/ I do not know if this subject has been included in the RC tank facts section but it seems like a good subject.

input guys!!

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/4/2008 6:43:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here's a good web site on doing welds:
Armorama: How to Create Accurate Weld Effects

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/4/2008 10:19:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		Our member googlydoogly has produced some beautiful looking weld seams using something called "milliputt" a type of modeling putty. I've never used the stuff myself, but take a look at this thread on GD's Kingtiger build for more information and pics... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7663931/tm.htm

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/4/2008 11:25:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		good ones. anymore? keep them coming.

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/5/2008 12:22:48 AM   
ManMachine



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Status: offline 		I use something called "Greestuff" similar to miliput, it is a two componet past/clay (not sure what to call it, guess the makers dident know either). You can buy it at any GamesWorkshop store. It is created to be modeling miniature figures, or converting miniatures. But I find it useful for alot of things. Realy easy to work with, just add some water if its to hard or sticky. I highly recomend it

My technic is quite simple. I make a realy realy thin roll, and make sure it has the same diameter over all so there will be no lumbs. Easyes done using a table (or other smooth surface) and take a hobbyknife or something flat and similar and start rolling. Don't take too much at once, take a small peice, roll it and apply it. Then repeate until done. The tool I use for detailing is a modeling tool and a scalpel. Make some reasearsh also, search for real velding examples to get inspiration.

If I made this right, a picture of my Tiger 1 roof (work in progress) will apere here somewere. I will add velding to most turret details some day soon, maybe I will post another pic then. And my newly painted MG42 is haning on the mantlet hehe.

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/5/2008 4:44:23 AM   
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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/5/2008 10:41:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		Do not forget this old homemade standby and one that is easy to concoct: A mixture of liquid model cement and (poly)styrene. Once combined, the liquid cement melts the styrene into a paste-like consistency which can be applied with the aid of a syringe.

I'd wager that it is one of the more stable weld replicating procedures since the "welds" become permanent and a part of the vehicle once they completely dry. This is excellent for a model that will be handled a lot.

My 2 cents...

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/5/2008 9:08:09 PM   
kclank



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ORIGINAL: Harquebus

Do not forget this old homemade standby and one that is easy to concoct: A mixture of liquid model cement and (poly)styrene. Once combined, the liquid cement melts the styrene into a paste-like consistency which can be applied with the aid of a syringe.

I'd wager that it is one of the more stable weld replicating procedures since the "welds" become permanent and a part of the vehicle once they completely dry. This is excellent for a model that will be handled a lot.

My 2 cents...


i love it, keep them coming


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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/5/2008 10:11:27 PM   
ManMachine



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Status: offline 		Harquebus: That methods sounds superior! I just have to try that some, might be using it on my Königtiger. Thank's for sharing

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/5/2008 10:18:41 PM   
kclank



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http://www.scalewiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Making_Weld_Lines

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/6/2008 12:41:19 AM   
ManMachine



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Status: offline 		That look awsome Kclank, will try it for sure.

Added some more detail to the turret roof. Hope it inspiers someone




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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/6/2008 2:41:21 AM   
kclank



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Status: offline 		it inspires me

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/6/2008 11:16:46 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thx for the tips guys, this thread is bookmarked!

Regards

Jake

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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/9/2008 9:06:17 PM   
ManMachine



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Status: offline 		Here is my welds primed, looks much better with some colour I think. I guess that's for everyones welds. Looks strange with diferent colours, but when it get's same colour it blends in and looks much more natural. And that's for most detailing and modeling. Some paint makes a huge difference, so don't be afraid to try give your welds some colour people


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RE: ideas for doing welds - 7/10/2008 8:06:05 AM