metalwork

[trackpin]

Hi guys,just had a good couple of days dismantling my brand new King Tiger,gonna fit new gearboxes,tracks plus a respray.I decided to have a go at burnishing the metal sprocket and rear idler,and found a supplier called Scale-model shop.This is the first time that I've tried this stuff although I've read about it on the forum.Just a few tips on using it,please be aware that this stuff is corrosive,it etches the surface,so please use gloves and eye protection.The sprockets and idlers were cleaned up and all mating surfaces flattened,and then the moment of truth.I used a plastic container which was deep enough to cover the piece when the fluid was poured in,and I must admit the results were surprising.The piece literally changes colour in front of your eyes and very quickly.The piece was only in for a couple of minutes,and was then placed in another plastic container full of water.The pieces were then washed in hot soapy water.The difference is excellent,the surface has a fine texture and an almost worn look,the finish looks like raw metal.This process will also help when you paint,as the it will adhere better to the surface.Just one question guys,the front sprocket is in two halves,is it good enough just to super-glue them together or something other???.Regards Trackpin.

[edpanzer]

I used a two part metel expoy glue on mine lasting well so far superglue lasted a few hours at best.

[trackpin]

Thanks edpanzer,I'll give it a try,regards.