I have run into a problem with the assembly of a 1/72 Ju-52 and I know this is THE place to come for help! [bow]
The problem I am having is when the seams are in the corrugated areas. I guess I should have thought of all that prior to starting the kit, but where’s the fun in that, right?! [sigh]
Is there an easy way to deal with this “problem,” or will I just have to “pay my dues” and deal with the detailed sanding, filing, and restoring the corrugated areas. I know that I can protect surrounding areas from “collateral damage,” but there will inevitably be some.
Oh man, that corrugated siding is going to be fun to work with! [:O]
I’m not familar with the kit, and don’t know where the seams are located on it but it sounds to me like a nice small set of needle files, some sand paper that can be folded so as to be able run it along corrugated dips, and some very gentle scraping with a sharp x-acto knife would do the trick. No matter how you go about it, it’s going to be a time consuming, attention to detail type process. Just take it one bite at a time. [BG]
Good luck with that, and I wouldn’t mind seeing some pics of some of the seams you’ll have to work with.
Well this might sound ridiculous, but have you considered supergluing 4 or five x actoblades together side by side holding them in a small clamp maybe and dragging them across the surface? I think it might give you the clearance between points to treat the corrugations. Just spitballing here…
Another idea is to cut a V shaped wedge from a small piece of wood and cover it with a very fine cut of wet 'n dry sanding paper. Sanding between groves might save the details if you are careful and patient.
Or a V shaped needle file will do the same job if you have one.
Whichever way you do it, you will need to take your time. I hope this helps,