Photo Etch Parts - HOW TO (2021) - Beginner to Advanced - (Trumpeter 1/200 HMS hood)

In this video, I demonstrate how to use Photo Etch Parts - HOW TO (2021) - Beginner to Advanced - (Trumpeter 1/200 HMS hood) This second episode should prove useful to the beginner as well as the advanced modeller.
Cheers, Scott
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[@kyomeka]

The letterkenny reference was unexpected, and much appreciated.

[@SmallSoldier]

Glad you liked it. Cheers!

[@dboconnor57]

Thank you! I’m a 50-year modeler but I always learn something from brilliant people such as yourself. I’m subscribing and will watch as much as possible. Nice work, please keep it coming!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks so much for your kind words sir. I’m glad you find my content interesting. Thanks for your support!🙂🙏🏻

[@romboutroemer]

The tip with the tea candle is a game changer, tried it today and it worked like a charm, its stays a liquid for several hours. Eases the workflow and saves a whole lot of money too. Thanks!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks. Yes it’s probably my most commented tip so far. I’m so glad you’ve found it useful. Cheers!🙂

[@doubled1043]

Love the tee shirt

[@gorlestondoug]

Im just getting started in photo etch and doing some research so im very pleased I found your channel. I love the way you explain and demonstrate the techniques in a clear concise way with no waffle, subscribed and looking forward to viewing more of your work.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks I’m glad You found the video useful. Cheers!

[@cubflyer1940]

Very informative!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, glad you found it useful.

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

Very impressive work Scott, those funnels look crazy good! Excellent presentation as well, you are a pro at everything :)

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, my friend! Well, I figure you may as well try your best to master or mess-up as many things as possible. 😆

[@fookyloh4995]

Thank you very much for sharing your first class skills! I will also be watching your videos on painting and I have subscribed. Looking forward to more of your videos which is a must watch video to improve my skills. I have also ditched my Dremel for the Proxxon, for 4 years and no regrets.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Fook! Thanks for subscribing and welcome aboard. Yes Proxxon rules when it comes to motor tools.🍻🙂

[@nickyjohns3602]

Damb that's next level I gotta try this ❤ as I love a challenge

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, good luck!

[@darryldyke1264]

Great guide. Will be applying these tips to my HMS Glamorgan.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. Good luck.

[@rossomachin]

Learned some new tricks. Thank you!

[@SmallSoldier]

Excellent, glad I could help. Cheers!

[@scottlofye2495]

Thanks for the PE tips. Trying to use more PE as the detail makes the model and this helps. Your work is fantastic - please continue videos on this project as I can't wait to see it progress at the hands of such a skilled artist. Also - after knocking a bottle of tamiya glue over and spilling liquid and ruining my waiting to be assembled Panzer III road wheels, I got a bonus tip - an added base for the bottle so my clumsiness does not ruin yet another kit. My replacement sprue is on backorder...

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks so much, Scott! Funny story, I had the very same thing happen to the road wheels of my Tamiya Matilda. I had to get another sprue and have since been using a holder I fashioned from Apoxie Sculpt as you probably noticed in the video. Cheers!

[@willhendriks3059]

Great tips, Scott! I use wax paper cut into little squares to hold superglue. It beads up on the paper and lasts for several hours, but I like the tea candle idea better. Also thanks for your thoughts on the Proxxon. Until now I haven't heard anyone compare it with the Dremel. I guess I'll be getting me one of those! 👍

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Will. Yeah, give it a try you’ll like it. And you’re right the Proxxon is fantastic.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Great to see your techniques. A wonderful show of your skills. Great to see

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you very much, Steve ! Glad you likes the video. Cheers!

[@GregReilly135ScaleModels]

Thank you for another quality how to video Scott some great tips to take away and use on future builds

[@SmallSoldier]

Glad you enjoyed it Greg. I appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

[@skylinejunction]

This was a great video. You have great technique and it will help me a lot in the future. I have a hate/love relationship with etched parts. when it works the results are awesome.... when not... well......

[@SmallSoldier]

Glad it was helpful! Yes it's a love hate relationship in most cases.😉

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Seriously Dude that there is some great tips n a great build! TFS, G :)

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful! Cheers.

[@clivecro4971]

Beautiful work Scott first class. My AK interactive FAQ figure painting techniques arrived last week and it's worth every penny. 😉👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! I told you you'd love it. Cheers.

[@popoliodiego]

Could you elaborate on the advantages the Proxxon has over the Dremel? Thank you

[@SmallSoldier]

Sure. Like I said the speed dial has more versatility and having constant power is nice. I also like the balance and the way it fits my hand. It also has a chuck that accommodates bits from large to the smallest size. The Dremel has a collet system that sucks as you have to switch collets when you want to change sizes. Dremel makes you buy a expandable collet as an option which are around $30.00. So in my opinion you get more bang for your buck even though the Proxxon is more money. It cost more but well worth it. Hope that helps.

[@junglelands9119]

Beautiful work on the Hood. Can I ask what putty and fillers did you use, I've just ordered Amati Bismarck 1/200 and just wanted to know what putty and fillers are best. Thanks mate.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks. I use tamiya filler and Aves Apoxie Sculpt for filling most areas.

[@adamstewart1312]

looks like an amazing project👍👌must take alot of patience!!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! Yes it does... often more than I can muster. 😉

[@davidward9535]

Awesome . Iwas mesmerised at your construction of the funnels. Im 60 yr old modeller and never ever tried PE before but last 2 kits ive bought ive decided to PE them 1/72 TU16 Badger C came with PE parts and ive bought Tamiyas 1/350 scale USS Enterprise CV65 this didnt come with PE but ive bought all 6 eduard Big Ed PE packs for it this includes superdetaling PE for the aircraft . do you reccommend purchasing a PE Bending station or just using the tools you have used in your video? thanks.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks a lot for your kind words. Sounds like you’ve got your work cut out for you with all the PE. I actually find doing PE quite enjoyable and relaxing tbh. As far as tools go if you’re going to be using a lot of PE in the future I would strongly suggest getting a decent bending brake. The Small Shop has some of the best bending tools made. The 2!I use the most are they’re 6” tool and the small one called “The Bug”. Good luck with your PE Adventures!🙂🍻

[@brucethemodelnoob]

Crazy amount of PE there! It would be great to see a demo of aneling the next time you do a PE video.

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes, I will do that in the next installment. Cheers!

[@SweRazze]

Such a great video! ah man, this got me pumped up for my bismarck in 1/200!! Anyone got any tips on how to make those "bags" that cover the base of the gunbarrel with the turret?

[@SmallSoldier]

Great to hear! For blast bags you could use epoxie putty and shape the folds. I'll have to do a video on how to do that in the future. You could order a set of resin ones if you have spare $$. Cheers!

[@clydesims5121]

Great tutorial!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nscaledelights]

Wow those were great tips, I haven't had a chance to go through your channel yet but do you have any videos on how to attach railings to a ship. Im a 1/700 modeler and brass railings have been the bane of my existence and would take my modeling sills up to infinity and beyond lol thanks.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, sir! I don't yet but I'll be showing that in this series of videos coming soon. Cheers.

[@SmallSoldier]

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[@willhendriks3059]

Yes! 😝

[@JohnShires]

Excellent tutorial, you make it looks so easy! I'll try the candle trick out. What were you using to apply the CA glue? I find I get it everywhere, will order some de-bonder and try that out too. I guess you need to be careful to only apply a small amount or you run the risk of removing the attached photoetch? Thanks

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! I use the tip of a hypodermic needle.to apply the glue. A needle works really well as an applicator.

[@gamedude412]

Ca debonder is a great photo etch must have just make sure its a plastic safe one ak and there a great czech one or VMS

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes... there's nothing more soul-crushing when a disaster like that happens.

[@noclass69]

I’m just getting into modelling would you paint your sheets of photo etch before fitting them ?

[@SmallSoldier]

That's awesome I hope you enjoy this great hobby. No don't paint the sheets first as the paint will either scratch or flake off. Most pieces need to be shaped, rolled or bent so the paint would be ruined. Good luck! 😉

[@noclass69]

@@SmallSoldier thanks great advice, after watching your videos it looks a challenge but also looks very effective.

[@SmallSoldier]

@@noclass69 Thank you Jamie. Yes, it takes time and patience but hang in there as you'll eventually get a feel for it. Cheers!

[@noclass69]

@@SmallSoldier I hope you have a couple of videos dealing with airbrush for beginners lol

[@SmallSoldier]

@@noclass69 Yes, that's another topic I get asked to do as well... thanks.

[@bartoszelvis9455]

😮❤

[@SmallSoldier]

🙂🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@Incrediblebowlesmodels]

Are you planning on doing ship railing ? This was pretty helpful

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes. I'll show that when I get to that part of the model. Glad you liked it. Cheers!

[@Incrediblebowlesmodels]

@@SmallSoldier I can't wait are the upgrade kits worth the investment ?

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes, for the most part. I don't think you need an extensive set like the Pontos one as it's really soul-crushing when you're staring at 18 sheets of etching and bags of turned metal and resin.

[@rickmoreno6858]

Nice tips bro, going to check that teacup candle trick out. What is best CA glue to use for PE thin, or gel?

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, bro! 😏 The candle trick is a game changer if you want to maximize your CA life. I put both into the candles, it'll help lengthen the life of both. Cheers.

[@rickmoreno6858]

miniature that's great but which glue is best for pe parts. You never answered

[@SmallSoldier]

@@rickmoreno6858 Sorry... lol! I use thick for some parts and thin for others. Thick or medium CA will give you a few seconds to place the part, thin is almost instant. So it depends on the situation. Does that make sense?

[@rickmoreno6858]

@@SmallSoldier yes thank you

[@FearGFX]

What kind of q-tips do you use? The ones I have are a) not so pointy and b) leave small strings of fabric on my model...

[@SmallSoldier]

Good question. I use the regular Q-tip brand but in extreme cases like when I need to get into tight areas these pointy ones are awesome! Tamiya makes them and they come in 2 sizes.

[@FearGFX]

@@SmallSoldier thanks! I'll check out those Tamiya ones!

[@alainparent1337]

Love your videos, but I'm banned from watching them in bed because of things like 0:38. Makes my half asleep wife jump to the ceiling!

[@SmallSoldier]

😂😂😂😂! You need to get her a pair of ear muffs. Seriously, thanks for tuning in, glad you like what I’m doing. Cheers.