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Old 07-10-2006, 04:40 AM   #4
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Re: Opinions on best Photoetch Nut and Bolt sets?

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Originally Posted by BugZilla
Hey Adam,

Replicas & Miniatures, Scale Motorsports, Detail Master/ Model Car Garage and SRC all make nice Nut and Bolt sets. R&M are rubber backed as well, I have had pretty good luck with those. I usually use a trimmed down Grabit Stix from SMS and the tip of a knife to get them loose and hold the part. Then I just place a drop of glue on the part and hold it in place for a few seconds. Once the glue dries, it comes right off the sticky stix.

Dave
You don't by any have pictures of these, and do you sell them? I've got the SMS ones, and they are nice, but too large in places... I've heard the MCG set are a bit smaller..

also, I've read that if you cut a section of the flet, and drop in lacquer thinner, the rubber backing melts off, leaving the P/E behind, ready for attaching..

and I always use a toothpick, with a bit of water on the end.. works everytime..
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