I was hoping some of you guys could share your technique for making weld seams. What do you use and how do you do them. If you had photos of your process that would be great . Thank you.

Hi Jim
I use this method by Lee Lloyd. Magic sculpt is the 2 part putty I use, and its excellent. If you´re not pleased, it can be removed again. Easy to get convincing results.

Hi Jim.
Some images of my experiment.
Dragon Jagdtiger built (X7)

Thanks Frank , that looks like something I could do !! Where did you get your magic putty? Is that something you can get online? You like that better than the milliput? Thanks again and your tank looks great.

Archer also makes decal weld seams and rivets in various sizes and styles. They work quite well. You can check them out here.

Hi I find the only way is to buy a pyrograve and pratice , pratice time and time again . My method is to glue on plastic rod of the right dia, leave till the glue has evaporated at least 4 days and then replicate with the pyrograve welds .
Part of my training as a Plant electrician was to weld . so I know just what welding should look like cheers ian

For certain applications, I also like the photo-etch weld seams. Nice and easy too!

Stuart

Just got some nice new putty, so am eager to try this.

Hi Jim,
Like the link that Frank posted I will use plastic rod and glue to get the results I am after sometimes. Or, I will use the putty method. I found an easy way of replicating welds easily using tape and some filler putty. Apply a piece of tape where you want your weld to go. Then apply another piece next to the first with the width of your desired weld bead as the gap in between the two pieces of tape. Spread on some putty and let it set for a few minutes. Then using a tool with the correct shape, or even a #11 blade, start gouging the putty from one end to the other. After awhile, you have a nice looking weld bead. You can now pull up your tape and viola, a weld bead. The effect can be softened with a few passes of liquid glue over the bead to tone things down if it looks to stark to your eyes. I try to stay away from hot objects when adding weld beads and working on my kits. One slip and I have just created more work for myself. Not worth the risk to me. Hope this helps. "Q"

Q , what kind of putty do you use? Is it the same as in the link Frank gave? Thanks.

Magic sculpt is used mostly by figure modelers/sculptors. I bought it from a Swedish hobby store, but Im sure you should have a closer agent. Im at work now .... but try google .... they have a home page with some tips/etc.

I guess that would help huh? Your normal variety of Testors Red body putty, but I found that you can get the same stuff at an auto parts store under the Bondo name brand. I started off with Dr. Microtools, and when that went the way of the dodo bird, I went to the Testors stuff, which is pretty much the same as the Microtools. You can get a large tube of the Bondo stuff for less than $20 and it will last a long, long time. Hope that helps. "Q"