Weld seams - King Tiger

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Re: Weld seams - King Tiger

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10-4, Herr Doktor

If you go that route, please let us know what you think of them.
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I ask about the width and type of welds because "Archer Fine Transfers" makes resin welds in varying widths and two different types.

http://www.archertransfers.com/SurfaceDetailsArmor.html

I have several sets and hope to be able to use them on my Abrams. :thumbup:

I also have some PE Welds made by Hobby Design.

https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-car ... edba4361d0

Top Studio also does PE Welds

https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-car ... edba4361d0

https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-car ... edba4361d0

I have the Hobby Design set but do not have the Top Studio.

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Re: Weld seams - King Tiger

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I note shapeways do a 1/16 set with 1mm and 4mm weld seams? The difficulty is knowing how wide the seams needs to be on the model? Welds in differing areas will be differing sizes depending on what was being welded.
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Re: Weld seams - King Tiger

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BarryC wrote:I ask about the width and type of welds because "Archer Fine Transfers" makes resin welds in varying widths and two different types.

http://www.archertransfers.com/SurfaceDetailsArmor.html

I have several sets and hope to be able to use them on my Abrams. :thumbup:

I also have some PE Welds made by Hobby Design.

https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-car ... edba4361d0

Top Studio also does PE Welds

https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-car ... edba4361d0

https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-car ... edba4361d0

I have the Hobby Design set but do not have the Top Studio.

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These look good! How wide are the 1/16 weld lines?
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Re: Weld seams - King Tiger

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I finally got my hands on 2 sets of the Mirage 1/16 Copper Weld line sets and 1 in 1/35. I've got to say I'm impressed! They come as a metre long string as it were and you just cut off sections as required. They are the perfect width for my KT weld seems and I'll use the smaller 1/35 for various smaller welds on fittings etc. They will certainly greatly enhance the appearance of the model!
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Re: Weld seams - King Tiger

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mirage hobby make copper weld seams brought a set a few months but haven't tried them yet. just search Mirage Hobby 224001 in google
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Well, with a little practice and patience (especially the patience) and a 3D-pen you could produce any size weld seam you want... viewtopic.php?p=316098#p316098
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paulc wrote:mirage hobby make copper weld seams brought a set a few months but haven't tried them yet. just search Mirage Hobby 224001 in google
It's out of priduction since 2017 so it's extremly rare now.
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Out of production? Luckily I managed to get my hands on the 1/16 set, and I have to say its really very good! It will make a world of difference to my Tamiya KT! Whoever thought of it was a genius, its the perfect product, and now its oop!! Typical!
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