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how can i make a weld on a tank .
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2018 - 12:34 PM UTC
what is the best way too do a weld seem on a sheman tank ?thank guys .
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2018 - 01:04 PM UTC
This is about the easiest method you'll find:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN8OqW974Ac
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2018 - 04:04 PM UTC
thanks ,those utube vids are great .thanks again .
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2018 - 06:58 PM UTC
The technique in the video is what I would have suggested. I've done that many times and there is a lot of control in doing it that way. Very effective.

One tip: be sure to stretch the sprue to get a very skinny rod of plastic to use as the weld. It is easy to make the weld oversized and out of scale, but it should be rather small and skinny.

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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2018 - 08:44 PM UTC

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what is the best way too do a weld seem on a sheman tank ?thank guys .


Hello,
Archer Fine Transfers produce nice weld patterns in resin. Application is super-easy (just like transfers) and they have different sizes and patterns. I had very positive experience with them, check here.
Cheers,
Zsolt
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2018 - 12:45 AM UTC

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what is the best way too do a weld seem on a sheman tank ?thank guys .


Hello,
Archer Fine Transfers produce nice weld patterns in resin. Application is super-easy (just like transfers) and they have different sizes and patterns. I had very positive experience with them, check here.
Cheers,
Zsolt


I second Archer.
They even have a few videos on how to
http://www.archertransfers.com/PAGE_Instructions.html

You can also order direct.
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2018 - 03:06 AM UTC
I've used Archer's weld seams - they're quick and easy, but they're just too perfect and even.
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2018 - 04:59 AM UTC
From a Japaneses modeling site.
The owner build mostly 1/72 scale (and really nice stuff...).

DIY / Homemade version of the Archer's Welds.
But with your own control of how long, wide, even or uneven, etc...

http://hinemogura.at-ninja.jp/yousetue.html

Note: he leaves out a step - you have to build the weld on a flexible non stick surface. EG; Clear Plastic Clamshell with masking tape.

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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2018 - 10:21 AM UTC
thanks guys for all the info ,I will have to think about it all .
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2018 - 10:57 AM UTC
In 1/48th scale, I've used a toothpick to dab on a line of Gator Glue.
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