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    August 2014
Photo Etch Parts
Posted by ogun67 on Friday, March 6, 2015 4:18 PM
I just started back to doing a model I was working on yearly this year. The photo etched parts are so small, first time I've used etched parts, heck of a learning curve. Still enjoying putting the model toghter.
  • Member since
    February 2014
  • From: N. MS
Posted by CN Spots on Friday, March 6, 2015 4:25 PM

Yeah, they are a pain at times even in 1/48 scale.  I can't imagine those guys with the 1/700 ship railings.  

I'm going to start keeping simple, old Monogram kits handy after a PE heavy build just to detox and relax.

  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Friday, March 6, 2015 6:07 PM

So, what are you working on?

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Friday, March 6, 2015 6:08 PM

It'll never happen, Spots. AMS is too strong....

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Friday, March 6, 2015 6:47 PM

One thing about PE... Just because it comes in the set, it does not mean you have to use it. PE has its' limitations, especially when it comes to curvatures. Sometimes a piece of simple wire or plastic is a better option for realism. But have fun incorporating your new found media... It can really help enhance a build!

 

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  • Member since
    December 2012
Posted by flyerduke on Friday, March 6, 2015 7:11 PM

In my short time building models with PE parts, an Optivisor is a must. It rrrrrrrrreeeaallyy helps!  At least for someone with 50 year old eyes (me).  PE parts can really enhance a kit.

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