Scratchbuilder
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I just knew you could not resist adding the extras, and you do it so well.
Your words in your first post... with maybe a few tweaks along the way.
Sorry I did mean it honest.Your words in your first post
Liar, liar pants on fire!!!
Definitely more than a few tweaks. Superb extra detailing. Love it.
cheers Mick.A few tweaks great work pal
It does seem to be ok I guess the secret is getting sand that is fine enough. This was very fine sand but I sifted it through a pair of the wife's old tights to get really fine grit.The anti slip has turned out very nicely. I'll bank that idea!
cheers Ron.The comms cables are sure a sight to behold !
Jim, yes just a few don't want to go overboardThat sand and glue idea has worked very well. Those added cables really do look the part.
So glad to see you're sticking to just "a few tweaks".
Thanks Doug,Looking really quite Scottie-ish. Superb extra detailing going on there Paul.
A question if I may Paul. The comms cables, brass or copper wire I assume. How do you paint them, type of undercoat (if used) and paint. I have been planning to add similar curly comms cables to my SK build and while making isn't a problem, I have wondered about the painting of them!
They will be inside the cabin so after installing there should be no need to touch again!!! (Note - need to remind SWMBO - Hands Off).Thanks Doug,
They are copper wire in this instant. As to painting I just prime everything with acrylic black while preshading. Then paint with whatever colour they need to be. That said they don't stand up to much and will chip very easily.
The other guys may have an answer how to protect them.
Apparently you can buy very fine sand at pet stores, for use in bird cages. But if you live near a beach, you can also just go get some there, which is why I said “apparently”It does seem to be ok I guess the secret is getting sand that is fine enough.
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