Very helpful tips. Using the sticky note tip was the best one. I would never have thought of that.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@douglasstreet73043 ай бұрын
I'm glad you left that blooper in the video, we've ALL been there. Good tips too.
@discordian235 ай бұрын
Good stuff. I do about all of that. But my pain is attaching PE to PE. Especially the stuff that can’t be soldered.
@JosephSuskin5 ай бұрын
Vinegar etches the PE helps glue better
@danknispel45885 ай бұрын
Gotta thank you.. there were a couple of really great tips that I'd never heard of (like the post-it note) and will now be using.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad we could help!
@bobrivett76455 ай бұрын
Very nice, realy the pick up tip with tooth pick an blue tac. Keep these tips coming FSM, its great ti share the know how.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
More to come!
@PartsTreeC5 ай бұрын
That ziplock bag is a great tip that I will use for clipping plastic parts too
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Excellent! Glad to help.
@69bird35 ай бұрын
Great video! Inexpensive diamond needle files work great for sanding the nubs off PE parts. They remove material on the forward and back stroke and won't snag and bend the PE part like steel files can.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Thank you! And your file comment is right on.
@user-dz8zn9br7c5 ай бұрын
Thank you I’ve just gotten a few kits with pe and have been looking for some tips!! You did that.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@charleswillis25099 күн бұрын
Great presentation. Thank you.
@jerryvolpini79875 ай бұрын
Simple tutorial, great tips! 👍 I prefer epoxies for attaching pe, more working time and doesn't become brittle, like cyano.
@rcrawford425 ай бұрын
I've been using E6000 to attach larger parts like metal barrels. I may try it on some PE as well. It claims to adhere to any material, and while it was originally a construction adhesive, it comes in "hobby sized" tube now.
@RESlusher5 ай бұрын
Good stuff, Aaron! Thanks for sharing!
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@PlasticImaginationWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Another great video! I didn't know you could use liquid model cement on these parts, so I learned a valuable tip today-thank you. I've always relied on super glue or clear varnish. By the way, if you're looking for a fun addition to your modeling gear, don't forget to check out the 'Don't Feed the Carpet Monster!' T-shirt in my online shop! (Shameless plug, I know!) 😜 Have a great weekend! -David
@shawnshuler22865 ай бұрын
Sticky note tip is BRILLIANT!! Why didn't I know that?
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@trekguy665 ай бұрын
Great tips, especially for those that enjoy building those Metal Earth kits.
@dariosmodelbuilds5 ай бұрын
I have yet to tackle a model with PE but look forward to trying one someday (soon I hope), Those are all EXCELLENT tips and address the issues I hear people complaining about PE. Thanks!
@BigFred19255 ай бұрын
As usual, great tips.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@joesanchez9795 ай бұрын
Great tips😊
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@michaelcooke25595 ай бұрын
Very nice tips on using photo etch parts. Thanks for sharing.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Thank you. You're welcome!
@scottbuildsthemall51245 ай бұрын
Great tips Aaron! I personally prefer the Xuron PE nippers as I have little or no clean-up afterwards on the removed parts. I have also recently come to appreciate Ammo by Mig Ultra Glue for attaching PE parts as it allows some time for positioning and will not fog clear parts nearby.
@user-fs6vi7cl9p5 ай бұрын
I found this video/tutorial very interesting and useful. I was wondering if you have already done one on how to cut, mask and paint vac-u-form clears or possibly if you could post one on this topic. Thank you and forgive my bad English.
@martinaalderink77734 ай бұрын
And now an episode about repairing/shaping babbitt metal parts that come deformed. I learned some the hard way. For thin parts, a lighter is enough for example.
@dach82919 күн бұрын
2:44 bag trick os great
@jravelo25 ай бұрын
Good thing i've gotten over my fear of PE, thry aren't that dreadful, just need a little more patience due to butterfingers lol. Oh and that shirt rocks!
@patrickcamp80765 ай бұрын
Thank you Aaron. The sticky area of Post-It notes are good for placing your removed parts as well. The pesky things otherwise have a tendency to get lost if you just leave them on your work area. I like Ultra-Glue for attaching PE - especially if there is a good amount of surface to glue. It's easier to position the part and then clean off any surplus glue with a paint brush.
@CarlosTorres-ow9qr5 ай бұрын
Thanks for those tips appreciate it
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@harveykeeler26615 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great tips.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@MorrowindES172 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice wasn't going to start my first PE kit with out learning about them first.
@flightis3dollars5 ай бұрын
Good tips.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@user-rf7mg1sx3e3 ай бұрын
Very good information, Aaron. I always struggle with PE.
@FineScaleModelermagazine3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Chad!
@jamesbr87043 ай бұрын
The Sailor Moon shirt is fire!!!
@donvnielsen5 ай бұрын
👍👍 Space 1999 Eagle model in background.
@dk-bw4gk5 ай бұрын
Pro tip: I'm not a pro but here's a tip. You guys that have ladies getting their nails done, get the files. They can't legally reuse them for sanitary reasons and they will gladly give them to you. They usually have two grits on each side and you can cut them too whatever shape you want.
@itsafroggytime4 ай бұрын
thank you for the tips! (also i love your sailor moon shirt :)) )
@johnathan1335 ай бұрын
Instead of sanding you can also use a metal etching primer. Mr Metal Primer, Tamiya Metal primer, and others.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Definitely another route you can take. Good share!
@ericjohnson83645 ай бұрын
Great tips
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-og7cq6dh2b5 ай бұрын
I also use vinegar to wash the p/e
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
Also a viable option.
@RedViking2020Ай бұрын
What is lacquer thinner? Is that the same as crylic thinners or the acrylic lacquer paint thinner aka Tamiya or Mr.Hobby?
@FineScaleModelermagazineАй бұрын
You can get lacquer thinner at your local hardware store. Every brand has its own proprietary mix, but basically it is a paint thinner/stripper that can dissolve paints up to and including lacquers.
@way2sh0rt07grad4 ай бұрын
The whole reason i got really good with replicating parts is using tweezers with photoetch.😂
@rcrawford425 ай бұрын
There are wax pencils that are good for picking up small parts. The room can't be too cool, though, because the wax has to be soft to be tacky. The biggest problem I have is with essential tremors -- involuntary shaking of my dominant hand caused by an inherited nervous disorder. Any advice on how to place PE parts more accurately with this condition would be welcome.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
A wax pencil will work, too, and we definitely employ them around the FSM workshop. As for your tremors, a lot of modelers suffer from hand shakes, so it is not as uncommon as some people may think. There are a couple of things you can do: First, do not place your PE part while holding the model in one hand and your wax pencil/tweezers in the other. Make sure the model is positioned on a stable surface and the only thing moving is the tool with the PE part. Second, try to get the most comfortable angle for placing the PE part. If you're uncomfortable--twisted, contorted, hunched, etc.--you're going to tire quicker and be more stressed, which will exacerbate your tremor. Third, use your free hand to steady the hand you're holding the tool and part with. This could mean cupping your hand/wrist with your free hand or using your free hand as a guide near the end of the tool where you're going to place the part. Fourth, use a rest for the hand holding the tool. This can be as simple as a rolled hand or body towel on your workbench surface, or, if you need more height, a block of wood with pad or rolled towel on top of it. Hope these suggestions help!
@brianhanson93675 ай бұрын
Looked like parts from USS texas
@PiperStart5 ай бұрын
3.06 ... file, not sand.
@brianhanson93675 ай бұрын
Cut pe parts on a thick piece of tempered glass.
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
That works, too, but anything hard should prevent deformation.
@paulreichelt12595 ай бұрын
I must be tired but Aaron's accent sounds American and Australian lol.....i am tired..
@FineScaleModelermagazine5 ай бұрын
You are not tired ... it is both Australian and American.