Newbe build Italeri S Boot

The build is coming along quite well and so far I'm pleased with the results. 

I find that it helps to make the assembly into a  series of mini kits;  this seems to help me with focus.

Just on that point, I am quite comfortable with weathering - both enamel and with chalk but does anyone know how to make the dents and dinges that Italeri have managed on the armament in their reference manual?

Any pointers to a relevant link would be very much appreciated.

Cheers

Glad it worked out for you John....   That is nice customer service when they do as expected (always a nice surprise)......

Keep in touch

Thanks for your suggestion Bill however, the very nice people who distribute the model in the UK have kindly offered me a replacement part - it should arrive this week sometime.

I was pleasantly surprised at the  "no hassle, no problem" their customer services showed.  I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

If anyone experiences similar problems, please give me a shout - I have their telephone number!

Best wishes.

Hi John,,, welcome!

Try using two clamps to straighten the deck. Once you get it clamped into the corrected position, GENTLY hit it with the heat gun or hair dryer in short stints....    unclamp and check periodically.

Good luck with it

Welcome to the Forums John .

Regards,  Rick

to the forums!

Only other thing I can suggest for a warped part is a dunking in very hot water.  Not sure if this will work, especially if the heat gun didn't help.

To the forums .Ron