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For quite a while I have been experimenting with reproducing accurate scale welds. Most attempts have been failures or poor examples. Then finally I heard my wife one afternoon etching her name into some of her quilting tools with an electric engraver. That gave me an idea. I waited until I would not get caught, borrowed the engraver and experimented on some scrap plastic in my shop. After a short time of playing with the engraver I was able to produce some very accurate weld seams. It takes some practice and a fine, steady hand but I am pleased with the results. Has anyone else used this technique? Its worth a try.
Alan
An interesting idea, & by sharing, that's how we all learn about new ways of doing things.
Can you post any pics?
My interest is that 'most' weld seams are raised, so I want to see your results to see how your method could be used.
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Don't feed the CM!
A method I've used for decades is to scribe a line with a sharp X-Acto knife and a metal ruler where I want the seam to be. I take a piece of stretched sprue stretched to the thickness I want and put it in the groove. I use liquid cement to glue it in place and soften the plastic. I then use the tip of the blade to texture the seam.
This is worth a read...
http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=220
Marc
Currently I have no pics of how these welds look. The engraver produces slightly raised seams. After I have used the engraver I take some 400 grit sandpaper and knock off some of the rough edges. After paint I use a dark wash on the seams which give the welds a 3D appearance. This is the simplist way to make welds, at least for me. I have tried other techniques including milliput and softening stretched sprue with liquid cement (the potential for making mistakes is high) but using the engraver is by far the easiest. I will try to take a few pics of my latest armor project and submit them.
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