🔧 Scale Model Building Tips

Before gluing Trumpeter or AFV Club multi-part gun barrels, ensure all parts are clean and dry. Apply a small amount of Tamiya Extra Thin Cement to the joint, then carefully align and hold parts together for 30 seconds. Once assembled, use a fine brush and Vallejo Airbrush Thinner to clean any cement residue. Allow barrels to cure for 24 hours before painting.

When assembling Eduard kits with fine wing joints, create a jig using scrap plastic or wood. Cut the jig to match the wing's inner profile. Apply Tamiya Extra Thin Cement along the wing root, align wings using the jig, and clamp gently. Ensure both wings are level before curing for 24 hours. Remove jig, and sand any slight imperfections.

Before installing Eduard photo-etch parts, clean and dry-fit them first. Use Eduard's PE Needle- Tweezers for precise handling. Apply a small amount of CA glue (like Solvent Cement Super Glue) to the back of the part, then carefully place it onto the model. Allow curing for 30 seconds, then use tweezers to gently press the part in place. Use a toothpick dipped in Vallejo Airbrush Thinner to remove any excess glue.

Before installing Clear Prop Models resin parts, clean up any molding lines using a X-Acto knife and fine sandpaper. Lightly glue parts using super glue (like Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control) on the model's surface, ensuring a good fit. Once cured, fill any gaps with Vallejo Plastic Putty, let dry, and sand smooth. Restore surface detail with an RB Productions scriber.

For individual track links (like Meng or ICM), glue them together using Tamiya Extra Thin Cement. Apply cement to the joint, align links, and clamp gently. After curing, use Vallejo Airbrush Thinner to clean any residue. For vinyl tracks (like Arma Hobby), cut them to length, and attach to the model using super glue. Once attached, carefully bend tracks to fit the wheel's profile. After curing, use a toothpick dipped in Vallejo Airbrush Thinner to remove any excess glue.