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  • Member since
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  • From: Toronto, Canada
Raised detail question re Rivets
Posted by Stuart06 on Monday, April 6, 2015 1:45 PM
I am working on Revel's Merlin 101 and had to sand some joints so that you cannot see some gaps. Although I can re-scribe any panel lines, the problem is the raised rivet details. In 1:72 scale they are extremely small. All the rivets are raised so I don't thing a rivet roller will help (or would/could it?) What would be he best technique to get these rivets back. I was thinking of using dots of super glue, but worry about lining them straight and even? (is that the best method?)

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Posted by Real G on Monday, April 6, 2015 2:20 PM

Other than simulating rivets with a pounce wheel, you could try these:

http://www.archertransfers.com/

They are tiny resin dots printed on clear decal film.  I have not tried them, but have a project that requires extensive raised rivets so I'll be getting some.  Download their catalog and print it out "actual size", as they have 1:1 patterns shown.  Look at the N-Gauge (1/160) stuff, as they are probably your best bet to get something that matches.

Good luck!

 

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Posted by tankerbuilder on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 8:14 AM

AHA !

   You got a very good answer . I have those ,supplied by a client .Totally awesome .There are sizes that will definitely help you .

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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 9:05 AM

If you have sheets of dry transfer lettering, and do not use many periods, the small font periods make nice rivets- basically the same as above stuff.  Another way to make small rivets is with white glue.  Pour a little on some scrap, dip end of toothpick in it, then on model surface.  Don't make them too big- many kits with non-flush rivets- even good expensive kits- have very oversize rivets.

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Posted by tankerbuilder on Sunday, May 24, 2015 1:09 PM

Hello Don !

  Did you know that the best white glue to use for rivets is Aleens Tacky Glue . Because it is so thick you can make thousands of scale rivets for a Titanic model . Look great too !

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