First Resin Model

Hi,

You have to clean and prime resin before you paint as the mold releases
have oil. The window frames will be tricky if you are new to this .You can use
non fogging super glue. Another option is Formula 560 modelers glue with Tamiya tape to hold until it dries. I like to cut the frame from the tree and carefully glue to the clear sheet, then trim around the frame shape, without touching the glass. The hardest part is making them fit(the 250LM windshield has alot of curve).

TT/SD

 

1] Clean the resin parts with Exacto knife, files and 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper.

2] Soak in very warm soapy water for a few hours. A bit of laundry detergent will help remove the mold release. Scrub down with soapy water and rinse. Repeat until the surface "drags" and is not slippery.

3] Prime with a good rattle can primer. I use Dupli Color grey primer from an auto parts store. Let dry a few hours and wet sand w/1000 or 1500 grit.

4] paint with either Tamiya laquer or rattle can colors from an auto paint store [they can get it into the rattle can for you].

5] decal

6] prime and paint the interior and base

7] lay out the clear accetate for the windows on a very clean, dry surface. Take the photo etch frames and using painters tape as "tabs" tack them down in four corners. Using a good set of small scissors trim the outside of the accetate from the frames. Using a good, clear epoxy contact cement run a bead of glue around the inside of the frame and set in place. Using additional tape tabs tack it in place. Let it dry completely and then run a very light bead of clear cement around the edge of the glass and this will seal the glass to the frame. Remove the tape when dry and fill the gaps. If the lower corners want to lift use a very small pick and some super glue to tack it down. DO NOT use super glue to install these windows!!! Using this method will allow tollerance for the glass and photo etch so it won't bind during installation.

Complete assembly using super glue and white glues [for the pe parts].

Don't worry...relax!

Feel free to contact me via email if you have any questions...I am glad to help. I have been building these for a very long time.

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