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30.11.2008, 06:25 Uhr
bobm2004
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Welcome back again viewers!! We are in are final installment of the double batch of LTM1300 a la Mammoet. In today's episode we are going to add the final details to the LTM’s and present them to all!! I hope to share some of my extra little tricks and tips that really in the end make the meal that much more enjoyable. When we last left, we had finished the painting and assembly. Now for the final garnish!!
As always a clean, well light and organized work space helps make the job easier, especially when you have access to the internet and files sent by forum friend Emiel as reference for painting and decaling.
I always start out with the safety stripping as it is the least “fun” of the decaling. I make my own safety stripping sheets using a CAD program called Turbo Cad, a program that cost $30-40 and provides excellent scaling control. I make whole sheets of the safety stripping and of safety triangles. I use white water slide decal paper, using either laser or ink jet depending on which printer I have available, and then spray them with clear coat gloss.
Another key ingredient to the success of the recipe, though seldom tasted, is a decal applying solution. This solution allows for the decals to be positioned before they adhere to the surface, allowing you to get the decals just right. The other thing this one does is it sucks the decal to the surface, very handy when affixing decals to uneven surfaces. I use this product, however there are others with similar properties.
So cut a decal, soak it in water and apply a little decal solution, position the decal and slide off the paper. You can use tweezers, but be careful so as not to rip the decal, then dab with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
And finally, using our reference pictures, we have the unit decaled!
And what recipe would be compete without having to do several dozen counter weight triangles. Do not rush this point as it ultimately looks cool!
Folks, its all in the details that make or break our presentations with the food critics. On all of my models I make a special little piece, takes just a few minutes and pennies worth of material. A sheet of plastisrut, small black chain and some super glue
Turn your model on the side and attach in the front center of the model
Add a bit of black paint and at da, you have a hook keeping chain!!!
And with this final detail, I present to you LTM1300 a la Mammoet!
I do hope you have enjoyed our show! If you would like to try this recipe at home you can always visit our website, www.bobscranes.com, for a copy, as well as check your local listings as this show is now in syndication! Until next time, may al your cranes be a la Mammoet!! |
