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Modeling in General: Decals
Trouble with decals?
detail into the model. help
mpalao
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Posted: Friday, September 02, 2005 - 09:40 AM UTC
Hi, Please I'd like to make this detail into my model (u-boat of revell). The detail consist of a circular line. You can see the detail in this image. What is the method to make this detail. I have the "Dremel machine", but I donīt know what is the accesories that I need. Thanks



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Posted: Friday, September 02, 2005 - 10:10 AM UTC
Try to find a metal tube that you can sharpen and use to either twist to 'dent' a recessed circle or to push from the back side to make a raised circle.

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You could use a small slice of cut tube styrene and then sand it down.
mpalao
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Posted: Friday, September 02, 2005 - 11:29 PM UTC
Thanks Slodder, but I suppose the problem is the thickness to the plastic model , no? I need to make a lot of pressure over the model, or not. I need to prove this method. Thank you very much for your answer.
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Posted: Friday, September 02, 2005 - 11:37 PM UTC
One thought - if the plastic is to thick you can thin it from the back side with a rotary tool that will make it easier to work with. You can also carefully experiment with heat - use hot water to the temperature changes aren't too drastic and are easier to control than open flame.
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 08:59 AM UTC
Thanks , good idea. I'm trying to make your method. OK, thanks you.
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