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Step by Step

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INTRODUCTION
Over the course of several months, in the braille scale forum I have been writing a step by step explaining which techniques I normally use when scratch building a model. These techniques have been compiled in this article as a guide for all of the Armorama Modellers. There are a lot of techniques covered, and I‘m sure there are many other methods which may be better than mine, but I feel if you do not want not to use these methods then they can used to improve your owns methods. It is important to remember you will not need rare or expensive tools for these methods, the following text covers my methods for working with and making;

  • Working with drawings (planning, testing, cutting, structures)
  • Working with electrical cable
  • Circles
  • Rivets
  • Wheels
  • Resin copies
  • Working easy with resin copies
  • Soldering PE parts.
  • Headlight glasses
  • Canvas
  • Crane rollers
  • Weld seams

About the Author

About Pedro Andrada (PedroA)
FROM: VALENCIA, SPAIN / ESPAñA


Comments

Simply a superb copiling of excellant tips and techniques, Pedro. I have followed the builds that led to this feature and it is wonderful to see it all in one place. Words are lacking to express my gratitude to you for providing this valuable resource. Thank you, Jan
OCT 04, 2011 - 02:02 PM
That build blog was one of the absolute most informative sets of posts that I've ever read anywhere! I'm very glad the blog has been captured for posterity in a regular feature article. Not only is Pedro Andrada an extroidinarly talented model builder, he has a great eye for picking out the most instructive points in his build to share! A rare combination of characteristics. We were all very fortunate that he took the time and effort to document and explain his work so thoroughly! Thanks again, Pedro!
OCT 04, 2011 - 02:38 PM
I totally agree. Thanks a million Pedro
OCT 05, 2011 - 07:51 PM
My deepest thanks again for sharing your work with us Pedro. If you ever wrote a book on this subject I'd buy it for certain. Hopefully I'll get some time this coming holiday season to try your techniques for myself. Cheers and all the best
OCT 05, 2011 - 08:02 PM
Terrificly useful build blog producing 2 outstanding and unusual vehicles. Cheers Al
OCT 09, 2011 - 08:05 AM
Thanks for your support friends. Pedro.
OCT 11, 2011 - 09:28 AM
Hi Pedro, You are a master, pure and simple. These two are my favorite from your impressive selection of scratchbuilds, the fact they are 1/72 is crazy. Best, Mike
OCT 26, 2011 - 10:04 AM
Very nice helpful article., great models.
OCT 26, 2011 - 01:05 PM