02-17-2012, 08:37 PM
(02-17-2012, 03:33 PM)Sligs234 Wrote: I've been working on the first Kotobukiya kit, And let me tell you. I can NOT seem to do anything well, when I break the pieces out of the mold with a screwdriver, The sharp bits of plastic sometimes get splintered in my finger. I also seem to accidentally break a few pieces when I try to get them out, and end up having to use glue to put them on the AC.
First off, you can ditch the screwdriver and get a pair of plastic clippers from your nearest hobby store. If that's not available, a nail cutter or even a pair of small scissors will do fine. When separating the parts from the frame/sprue, cut away from the main piece, leaving some nubs on it. Afterward, you can get rid of those by trimming them away with a hobby knife or box cutter.
(02-17-2012, 03:33 PM)Sligs234 Wrote: I've been working for a good three days or so on putting together the arms on a Crest model, Not only do they not want to stay together, but the joints in the shoulders don't stay secure, and usually flail about.
Which Crest kit are we talking about? Most of the Crest-made arms are solidly built, unlike the Mirage ones. However, there are a few that have some assembly problems:
* If it's the ones with the CR-A71S2 arms, the shoulder socket has some issues with staying in it's slot. Just superglue that sucker on the plate it's attached to.
* If you're working on kits that use the CR-A92XS arms, you're gonna have a tough time there, as most of us did. The shoulder joint assembly by itself is fine. It's the upper shoulder plates that have a hard time staying put. You can superglue them together during assembly if you're just snapbuilding the kit but if you're gonna be painting it, you better wait until after the painting process.
(02-17-2012, 03:33 PM)Sligs234 Wrote: Looking for advice of any kind from anyone who may know more about these kits then a pile of bricks. Such as tools and techniques.
You can check some tutorials on Youtube or the WIP and Tips and Tricks sections of the forums for advice. You can also post questions there and we'd be glad to answer them for you.
(02-17-2012, 03:33 PM)Sligs234 Wrote: Oh, and another thing. How do I get those REALLY small pieces in? Those things are microscopic, and I can barely hold them, let alone put them in an equally as small space.
Needle-nosed pliers or flat-headed pliers are your best friends for those small parts. Use some white glue on these to keep them from working loose.
Welcome to the forums, BTW. Nice to know that there are still people out there who have an interest in plastic models.
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