Subject: Re: Tools/Tips
From: "Steve Bamford ARC" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:06:13 -0700

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: [email-masked] 
  To: [email-masked] 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 5:37 PM
  Subject: Tools/Tips

  Hey Steve, Thanks for a great site!  Here is a tip for Phantom builders everywhere:  After trying the old wet tissue in the gear wells of the Hasegawa F-4, I have tripped over the answer. The tissue method is fine for kits with deep wells that the tissue can "grab", However, the Phantom's wells are very shallow, so another approach must be taken. After stabilizing your kit, INVERTED, gently pour your favorite flavor of masking liquid into the wells even with the rim. Let dry overnight, since another application may be needed to fill completely due to shrinkage. After spraying correct color on underside and allowing that to dry, simply prick the plug with an Exacto knife, and Viola! No touch up should be required if enough material was applied into the wells. Happy Modelling! Jim Barnett