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Post by tommygunn on Dec 12, 2021 12:00:53 GMT
Good work on the tracks.
I read about it on another thread. I always thought I’d cocked up somewhere, but it’s good to know the reason.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 12, 2021 12:02:30 GMT
Good work on the tracks. I read about it on another thread. I always thought I’d cocked up somewhere, but it’s good to know the reason. Yes indeed Tommy. It's good to share tips on MHO. Well done mate. |
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Post by jabbly on Dec 12, 2021 12:33:06 GMT
Joe the shrinkage can hit all plastic tracks, depends on the glue you use and it's drying time before taking the breakdowns apart. I've had it happen too often in the past, glues like Tamiya extra thin etc always caused it. The glue is too aggressive, it melts the plastic too much which pulls the parts together and causes the shrink. If I use plastic links, or link and length I always go for Revell Contacta Professional. This glue just sets in place and doesn't pull the parts together. I’ve always used used Humbrol Liquid Poly but it may help the single links are all assembled ‘stuck down’ on some masking tape. So, assembly and apply a light coat of glue on either side of the guide horns. |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 12, 2021 14:52:51 GMT
Those tracks look grand,Joe. I've never had a problem using TETC. must be lucky,I guess.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 12, 2021 18:25:24 GMT
Looks damn fine!
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Post by Boots on Dec 12, 2021 20:17:46 GMT
Great result Joe  |
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Post by Si B on Dec 12, 2021 20:36:35 GMT
Great work Joe they look to have gone together very nicely  |
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Post by Marco on Dec 14, 2021 10:32:25 GMT
Very good work on that tracks! Looks great!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 14, 2021 20:02:45 GMT
Thank you Jason, Jeff, Pete, Boots, Si and, Marco. I'll use Revell next time just incase.
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 14, 2021 22:07:59 GMT
Tracks looks excellent, Joe!  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 15, 2021 16:42:42 GMT
Thank you Ian.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jan 3, 2022 9:28:33 GMT
I made a start with the primer. I used grey at first, but after a trip to my LHS, I noticed a brown oxide primer from the same brand. I've used this on the tracks and wheels. I put stuck them back on the hull for safe keeping held together with a elastic band.   |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 3, 2022 11:51:23 GMT
A very nice track base colour Joe  |
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Post by Boots on Jan 3, 2022 12:06:50 GMT
Yeah i like that primer colour Joe......well sprayed sir |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 3, 2022 16:22:15 GMT
Nice Joe that primer looks just the job.
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Post by Marco on Jan 3, 2022 17:03:37 GMT
Me likes!
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 3, 2022 23:48:13 GMT
Tracks look excellent, Joe!
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 4, 2022 12:41:02 GMT
Tempted to buy some of that one shot primer now I’ve found a shop that stocks it.
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Post by Marco on Jan 4, 2022 13:26:54 GMT
Tommy, this is my favorite Primer! Try it, I think you'll like.
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Post by JEFF on Jan 5, 2022 16:15:41 GMT
That does look good. |
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