Building and Painting Tips
First sand any flash from around the edge of the part.
Use a small file to remove any flash from the windows.
It’s a good idea to wash all parts in lukewarm soapy water
to remove any mold release.
You can use CA or 5 Minute Epoxy to build your kit. I would
suggest the CA. It is cleaner to use and dries much faster. Use
it sparingly at first placing just a small bead on the edge of
the part. You can come back later and place a larger bead along
the inside seam to firm the kit up. You can also use a Kicker or
Zip Kicker to cause the CA glue to set instantly. Both CA and
Kicker are available at your local hobby dealer.
Any paint can be used to paint your kit. I used water based
acrylics on all of the kits on the web site. You can use an airbrush or just a brush. It may be a good idea to prime the
parts prior to painting them. If you are going to paint stripes
on your kit or need to mask anything off, it is a good idea to
stick the masking tape to the leg of your pants or any other
fabric 2 or 3 times to remove some of the stickiness of the
tape. This will help keep from pulling the base color off when
you remove the tape. Also be sure to file the paint off of any
area you will glue to after painting. Such as tip outs, roofs,
or steps and porches.
After weathering your kit you can seal it
with a dull clear coat or you can leave it as is.
Happy Building,
NuComp Miniatures
The following is additional information that
you may find helpful: