removing seams from ribbed parts?

Digger1 · Post by **Digger1** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:24 am

Ok, how is it done short of removing the ribbed lines on the part itself?

Lt. Z0mBe · Post by **Lt. Z0mBe** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:23 am

Usuall, if the spae between the ribs is wide enough, I'll use a needle file or sandpaper folded upon itself to shape. Then, to keep the rib defined, I'll "resharped" the edge of a rib by carving with a knife.

I hope this helps.

Kenny

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:21 pm

There is no easy way. The better manufacturers, I've noticed, do thier best to hid the seam or make the part in such a way as it needs no filler.

Sandpaper, a good set of micro files, patients, and a lot of time.

Post by **TER-OR** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 7:19 pm

Or if your patients won't do it for you....

Use as little glue as possible, but a liquid glue can actually make your job easier if you can squeeze a bit in the gap. Styrene is much easier to file in that kind of situation than a putty would be.

DasPhule · Post by **DasPhule** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:50 pm

My patients usually advise me to just replace the detail with similar ribbed sheet plastic.

Erin
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You kill me with that big brain of yers, Ter!

Digger1 · Post by **Digger1** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:53 pm

aren't patients the ones on the receiving end of advise?

DasPhule · Post by **DasPhule** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:57 pm

Maybe in medical situations, but not when talking models. All of my patients are model builders. And strippers.

Erin
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