Good stuff. I do about all of that. But my pain is attaching PE to PE. Especially the stuff that can’t be soldered.

Vinegar etches the PE helps glue better

Thank you for the advice wasn't going to start my first PE kit with out learning about them first.

I'm glad you left that blooper in the video, we've ALL been there. Good tips too.

Gotta thank you.. there were a couple of really great tips that I'd never heard of (like the post-it note) and will now be using.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad we could help!

Very helpful tips. Using the sticky note tip was the best one. I would never have thought of that.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Another great video! I didn't know you could use liquid model cement on these parts, so I learned a valuable tip today-thank you. I've always relied on super glue or clear varnish. By the way, if you're looking for a fun addition to your modeling gear, don't forget to check out the 'Don't Feed the Carpet Monster!' T-shirt in my online shop! (Shameless plug, I know!) 😜 Have a great weekend! -David

Great video! Inexpensive diamond needle files work great for sanding the nubs off PE parts. They remove material on the forward and back stroke and won't snag and bend the PE part like steel files can.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! And your file comment is right on.

Simple tutorial, great tips! 👍 I prefer epoxies for attaching pe, more working time and doesn't become brittle, like cyano.

@rcrawford42

3 ай бұрын

I've been using E6000 to attach larger parts like metal barrels. I may try it on some PE as well. It claims to adhere to any material, and while it was originally a construction adhesive, it comes in "hobby sized" tube now.

Very nice, realy the pick up tip with tooth pick an blue tac. Keep these tips coming FSM, its great ti share the know how.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

More to come!

Very good information, Aaron. I always struggle with PE.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Chad!

Good thing i've gotten over my fear of PE, thry aren't that dreadful, just need a little more patience due to butterfingers lol. Oh and that shirt rocks!

I have yet to tackle a model with PE but look forward to trying one someday (soon I hope), Those are all EXCELLENT tips and address the issues I hear people complaining about PE. Thanks!

Thank you I’ve just gotten a few kits with pe and have been looking for some tips!! You did that.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Great tips, especially for those that enjoy building those Metal Earth kits.

Sticky note tip is BRILLIANT!! Why didn't I know that?

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good stuff, Aaron! Thanks for sharing!

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I found this video/tutorial very interesting and useful. I was wondering if you have already done one on how to cut, mask and paint vac-u-form clears or possibly if you could post one on this topic. Thank you and forgive my bad English.

Great tips Aaron! I personally prefer the Xuron PE nippers as I have little or no clean-up afterwards on the removed parts. I have also recently come to appreciate Ammo by Mig Ultra Glue for attaching PE parts as it allows some time for positioning and will not fog clear parts nearby.

That ziplock bag is a great tip that I will use for clipping plastic parts too

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Excellent! Glad to help.

As usual, great tips.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thanks for the great tips.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Very nice tips on using photo etch parts. Thanks for sharing.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. You're welcome!

Great tips😊

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

And now an episode about repairing/shaping babbitt metal parts that come deformed. I learned some the hard way. For thin parts, a lighter is enough for example.

Thanks for those tips appreciate it

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Thank you Aaron. The sticky area of Post-It notes are good for placing your removed parts as well. The pesky things otherwise have a tendency to get lost if you just leave them on your work area. I like Ultra-Glue for attaching PE - especially if there is a good amount of surface to glue. It's easier to position the part and then clean off any surplus glue with a paint brush.

Good tips.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

thank you for the tips! (also i love your sailor moon shirt :)) )

The Sailor Moon shirt is fire!!!

Pro tip: I'm not a pro but here's a tip. You guys that have ladies getting their nails done, get the files. They can't legally reuse them for sanitary reasons and they will gladly give them to you. They usually have two grits on each side and you can cut them too whatever shape you want.

👍👍 Space 1999 Eagle model in background.

Instead of sanding you can also use a metal etching primer. Mr Metal Primer, Tamiya Metal primer, and others.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Definitely another route you can take. Good share!

I also use vinegar to wash the p/e

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Also a viable option.

There are wax pencils that are good for picking up small parts. The room can't be too cool, though, because the wax has to be soft to be tacky. The biggest problem I have is with essential tremors -- involuntary shaking of my dominant hand caused by an inherited nervous disorder. Any advice on how to place PE parts more accurately with this condition would be welcome.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

A wax pencil will work, too, and we definitely employ them around the FSM workshop. As for your tremors, a lot of modelers suffer from hand shakes, so it is not as uncommon as some people may think. There are a couple of things you can do: First, do not place your PE part while holding the model in one hand and your wax pencil/tweezers in the other. Make sure the model is positioned on a stable surface and the only thing moving is the tool with the PE part. Second, try to get the most comfortable angle for placing the PE part. If you're uncomfortable--twisted, contorted, hunched, etc.--you're going to tire quicker and be more stressed, which will exacerbate your tremor. Third, use your free hand to steady the hand you're holding the tool and part with. This could mean cupping your hand/wrist with your free hand or using your free hand as a guide near the end of the tool where you're going to place the part. Fourth, use a rest for the hand holding the tool. This can be as simple as a rolled hand or body towel on your workbench surface, or, if you need more height, a block of wood with pad or rolled towel on top of it. Hope these suggestions help!

The whole reason i got really good with replicating parts is using tweezers with photoetch.😂

Looked like parts from USS texas

Cut pe parts on a thick piece of tempered glass.

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

That works, too, but anything hard should prevent deformation.

3.06 ... file, not sand.

I must be tired but Aaron's accent sounds American and Australian lol.....i am tired..

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

You are not tired ... it is both Australian and American.

Great tips

@FineScaleModelermagazine

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!