Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 07:11 PM UTC
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I went for the 5 speed in the end. seemed to be packed with more options then the "bug"
Matan, I'm glad you did. The 5 speed has so many more bending jigs built into it and is still small enough to be easy to maneuver. I got my Bug way before the 5 speed came out.
You made an excellent choice. Enjoy it!
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 08:32 AM UTC
I would suggest the 5 speed from the Small Shop and a pair of Tamiya 74084 bending pliers mini, and of course a #10 blade in your Exacto Knife to cut the part out.
The Tamiya photo etching scissors cut well but do create more filing work than The hobby knife method.
Hoooah!
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Tamiya Leopard 2a6 w voyager PE kit
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 03:47 PM UTC
I use the Xuron photo etch shears and can cut the nub off the PE part clean, leaving no filing. They also never send the part flying into the abyss. I do a lot of PE and I would now never try it without my Xuron PE shears!
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917
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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 06:24 AM UTC
Lots of good info. here. I can only add that I have found the Tamiya 400 grit diamond file (P/N 74066) to be especially useful for finishing off those little nubs on PE that are left over from even the most careful snipping. Cheers, Stephen
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 12:02 PM UTC
Agreed!
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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 01:40 PM UTC
And to read some of our newer reviews
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5 Speed The Bug Cut-Off Ohio, United States
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Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 - 06:40 AM UTC
This thread is a perfect reason while I keep looking at the forums. I just bought a couple kits with PE and never did any thing with PE before. I was going to just use a steel ruler and modeling tools to make the bends. Looks like I should acquire some more tools.
Tony
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