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Scribing new panel lines...?

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  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Friday, April 2, 2004 4:50 AM
I always use a triangular jewellers file, lightly running one of the edges along the line I want to create.

I don't remember where I read about doing this, but it works for me.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:10 PM
I've been practicing like mad to get this skill nailed and at it to my arsenal. Don't give up, practice will make perfect. I think I'm ready to rescribe my Monogram B-29 and B24 now. I hate those raised lines.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 9:51 PM
Hi Swanny,

Sounds like a good, logical way to go about it!
I'll use regular Tamiya glue to attach it, and some Tamiya putty for the gap.

Cheers, I've got renewed enthusiasm for it now that I've got a good plan off attack!
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 9:42 PM
Fill the old line with putty or superglue and sand smooth. Lay down some Dymo label tape where you want the new line. Gently score it with a razor knife, scribing tool or even a needle using the tape as your guide. Make several light passes until the line starts to form. Take your time and continue to make passes until the new line is as deep as you wish it to be and you are done. Remove tape and sand lightly to remove any raised ridges. Dust and paint.

If you use superglue I recommend using an accelerator and be sure to sand right away. After about ten minutes the glue will be too hard for good results.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Scribing new panel lines...?
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:52 PM
Hi all,

I've come to a point where I need to scribe new panel lines into a 1/24 Honda NSX kit I'm working on.

If you're familiar with the Tamiya kit, you'll remember that the rear spoiler is moulded separate from the rest of the body and has to be glued on.
No problem here accept that there's one join line that needs filling and sanding, etc, and the other join lines that actually need to stay are so badly gapped that I'll have to fill them and scribe new lines in the plastic/putty so it doesn't look dodgy.

Can anyone tell how I should go about this???
I've never had to do it before, and am stumped as to how to get perfectly straight, smooth, realistic lines carved.
Any tips and pointers appreciated!

Thanks,

Mark
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