Posted by derek on May 24, 1998 at 15:46:34 in user-38h1u9h.dialup.mindspring.com :
In Reply to: A Bunch of Questions posted by David DeJarnett on May 24, 1998 at 00:07:19:
: Hello all!
: I had a bunch of questions, but since they are hard to explain, you will need your instructions to help you/me.
: 1)On steps 15 and 21, how can you *easily* paint the white ribs on the skylight covers?
: 2)How can you *easily* paint the brown parts of all the staircases?
: 3)Any tips on shaping railing?
: 4)How can you *easily* paint the black & white details on the Forecastle deck and 3rd Class Poop Deck?
: 5)What is the *easiest* way to put parts G25 and H19 together, such as in step 17? Also, the same idea put different parts in different steps.
: 6)Any tip of mixing bronze paint?
: Thank you for any of your help.
: David
David,
I dont have a lot of time right now ( I gotta go to work) so I'll just answer a couple of questions for you.
1. The Skylights are kinda easy, but tedious to
paint. It involves masking the part of the
light that do not get painted. If you do not
have an airbrush, you should get one, its a
good investment.
2. I suppose the easiest way to paint the stairs
is to do it while they are still on the sprue.
Again, it would be easier to mask them with
tape and use an airbrush.
3. Ah.....those nasty rails. I have built this
kit several times, and the most aggravating
step is the rails. I would get a candle and
practice on some spare parts theres a fine
line between bending and melting. If you
really want to add some life to the kit, get
the GMM detail kit.
Thats all for now. Gotta go!
Derek