Easy Weld Lines You Cant Screw Up

[Rogue Sub]

A really neat trick for adding weld lines to a model is using liquid embroidery gel. I was going to use CA, but if you screw up with that stuff your done! The embroidery gel just wipes off and you start over (well almost..it is a bit messy). First lay out the lines on the hull with a permenant marking pen using painters tape as a guide (If needed). Painters tape can also be a good way to help control the thickness of the weld line. Then use the dispensing bottle which has a built in nozzle to guide the flow. The nozzle can also be trimmed to affect the thickness of the bead. It takes a pretty steady hand but, if you screw up you can quickly wipe it off and start over. It dries hard in about four hours and it's even sand-able. For any of you who have ever welded it is a bit like mig welding

[mt 1]

nice tip,this looks a lot better and faster to apply than some of the products i have used

[Rogue Sub]

I have used it to simulate rivets before and it does a very good job for that as well.

[Wizzard033]

I might give this one a try on my upcoming Asiatam chassis build!

I also love the sub. What's the scale/length of it?

[Rogue Sub]

That sub is a 1/32 scale German type 7. It comes in at 7ft long.
There is no "might" only do!

[Wizzard033]

Is She a submersible or a true sub? I,m not familiar with the various U-boats.

[Rogue Sub]

What do you mean by true sub? Send me a PM and I will answer any questions you have. Lets keep this thread to weld lines

[LMN118]

Type 7 was a true submarine as in it goes deeper than just below the surface. I love submarines, have no idea why but I seem to be drawn to them!

Regarding the welding. You are a legend. I gave up on the epoxy putty it just wouldn't sit right. I will have to try this, I take it a local hobby store will stock it?

Also is it possible to mark in patterns?

[Rogue Sub]

Yes a local crafts store will work. Not sure where you are located but Michaels and Ac Moore in the US both carry these products.

[Saracen]

If you use the silver paint type, it looks just like the correct stainless steel weld of the original tank, if you let it show through the paint.

Adrian.