HOW TO PHOTO ETCH?! // It's easier than you think!

[@kimme009]

Great video. Love all the work on your psycho zaku so far. It’s going to look gorgeous

[@VEMODS]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me!

[@seanklingle139]

That made it feel so much easier, thank you!

[@VEMODS]

I'm glad to hear that!! Good luck!

[@RaNmA5886]

Hi great Video thanks. I have a question about the Tamiya Metal Primer. I found nothing about the dry time. Do you can help me? Thanks

[@VEMODS]

I use Mr Metal Primer myself and that one takes about 1 to 2 hours to dry. Some people tell you to let it dry overnight but who's got time for that? Not me! I expect Tamiya to have to same drying time.

[@RaNmA5886]

Thanks you❤

[@gunplabokitam2818]

Thank you for messaging me today to check out your channel. This is very good content. 👍

[@VEMODS]

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[@blitzgundam4084]

I have a newbie question. Do you just wing it when it comes to applying them? I got etchings for my RE/100 Jagd Doga, but have no clue as to were to put them? It came with no booklet.

[@VEMODS]

Not a newbie question! It depends a little on the set. Some sets come with a manual some don't. Depending on the brand, you can try to type it in google and look for a some webpages. They sometimes have instruction online. At Zeonmarket.com they mostly have the manual pictures at the product page. But some small PE parts like screws I just wing. Feel free to enjoy some freestyling to what you like the best!

[@rpglover101]

So if you WERE to paint straight on the metal, would it just not stick, or would we get kind of a natural weathering affect….

[@VEMODS]

It would not stick and be easy to take off. Depending on the type of paint you use, you could create a weather effect. But then again, don't touch it after!

[@joaquinparinussa6092]

Can't we use cement instead? I don't find applying super glue to my kits pleasuring

[@Zen17h]

Plastic cement works by melting plastic and then drying to have the two touching plastic pieces physically fused - it won't do a thing to metal but *might* melt the underlying plastic to sink the metal in enough for a very weak grip

[@Z3_R_0]

So if it doesnt come with a manual like that how would you locate where to apply the photo etched parts?

[@VEMODS]

That's a good question. If it's a photo etch set specifically for a kit then it will almost always come with a manual or you can find it online. But at some point you start to collect left overs. These days I use photo etch freelance throughout the whole design of the kit. You can put them anywhere you think it fits, be creative!

[@VEMODS]

Freely*

[@nuturfriend7697]

Could u use contact cement?

[@VEMODS]

If youre refering to plastic contact cement than i'd say no. The cement used for plastic kits melts the two plastics together to create a bond. Since PE is made of metal it won't stick or loosely stick. In theory a cheap hobby store instant adhesive would work.

[@AgentUrbex]

Confusing headline. It's more "How to apply PE-Parts to a model", than HOW TO PHOTO ETCH, which makes the viewers believe how to etch metal and make self designed PE-Parts at home. Don't say, it's not possible - that's exactly what I am doing. And yes, at home.

[@jasoncombs3232]

Hell yeah brother! Thanks for messaging me with a link to this video. Subscribed! By the way, I'm Gunndamn_kitbasher on Instagram.

[@VEMODS]

Thank you so much man! Welcome to my channel! Honor to have you!