panther phot etched armor

thnks all ill have a link probly on another forum

Good luck on your model build fireflygunner20.
mark956

One thing I did forget to add, make sure you prime the model after you add your pe but before you start your color coats.

Bill

One thing to keep in mind is that you will need to handle the model as you are building it. So, to the extent that you can, think about holding off on putting the etch on until you have to, or until the area where the etch is going won't need to be handled by you any more.

Although you put the etch on with super glue, it still comes off if brushed too hard.

Kinda left that open there, firefly!

Which kit and what kind (brand) of pe have you got? Some of it depends on the manufacturer.

General stuff:

-Clean the pe parts with alcohol or laquer thinner.
-I read that if you put some vinegar on them, it will slightly etch the parts and help the glue/paint hold better. Makes sense.
-Bend the parts using tweezers, flat nose pliers, metal straight edges and razor blades. Whatever works best for you and the particular part. If you can afford it, a Hold 'n Fold or Etchmate work great!
-Bend from the inner folds towards the outer folds, generally, but study the part and the folds to make sure you know how it needs to be bent and the best order.
lightly rough up the area on the tank where the part goes. It will help adhesion.
-Dry fit the part so you know exactly where it goes.
-Use fresh, thick (gap filling) superglue.
-Use a tooth pick, wire, etc. to put just a bit of superglue on the part.

I'm sure I missed a few. Others will add to this list and give you alternatives.

Good luck

Also... Mount the model on a handle so you never have to touch it again... otherwise you'll soon be gluein parts back on left and right...

Prayer helps.....