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Kitbag · 08-01-2008

Something I am sure has been raised in these august forums previously, but it is worth pointing out the obvious: If you stand any distance away from a real aircraft much of the detail we slaver over on model kits just isn't there. Sure, large panels are fairly clear - on Tornado that would be the radome, maxi skirt, large access panels along the front of the fuselage, wing sweep fairings doors around the engine area etc, but the rest is not visible. Just my 2pence worth, but it does make life a deal easier!
If you are going to do it I favour putting the major assemblies together, get any filling sorted, then run a very sharp blade around the existing (raised) panel lines just deep enough to cut into the plastic. Finally rub down the raised lines and clean it all up. Gets a bit awkward if you also have to work around lumps 'n bumps, but I guess thats part of the fun.

08-01-2008	#5 (permalink)
Kitbag Hi I'm New Join Date: May 2007 Visit Kitbag's Gallery Posts: 1	Something I am sure has been raised in these august forums previously, but it is worth pointing out the obvious: If you stand any distance away from a real aircraft much of the detail we slaver over on model kits just isn't there. Sure, large panels are fairly clear - on Tornado that would be the radome, maxi skirt, large access panels along the front of the fuselage, wing sweep fairings doors around the engine area etc, but the rest is not visible. Just my 2pence worth, but it does make life a deal easier! If you are going to do it I favour putting the major assemblies together, get any filling sorted, then run a very sharp blade around the existing (raised) panel lines just deep enough to cut into the plastic. Finally rub down the raised lines and clean it all up. Gets a bit awkward if you also have to work around lumps 'n bumps, but I guess thats part of the fun. Last edited by Kitbag; 08-01-2008 at 06:55.