PHOTO-ETCHED

How to Work with Photo-Etched

Accessories

Part I: Basics

Overview of Essential Tools and Chemistry for Working

with Photo-Etch. In this segment, I'll provide an

overview of the basic tools and chemical substances

essential for working with photo-etched components.

For demonstration purposes, I've selected Eduard sets

designed for the Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn 1/35 kit by Border

Model.

Jakub Nademlejnský

Italeri's etch scissors are an excellent choice for swiftly

and easily cutting photo-etched parts from the sprue.

Alternatively, a sharp scalpel can be used to remove

parts.

In this series, I aim to guide you through

the tools, equipment, and techniques I've

acquired over my approximately

10 years of experience with photo-etched

accessories. Although some modelers may

have reservations about using photo-etch,

it remains a preferred method for adding

precise details to various parts of a model.

In this first part, I intend to demonstrate

the fundamental techniques, tools, and

chemical processes I employ, especially

for those new to modeling.

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November 2023