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  • BigGreg
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 2180

    #1

    How to make rivets 1/35

    So l made a little tutorial on how to make (l make ) rivets for helicopter/plane panels....step by stepClick image for larger version

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  • BigGreg
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 2180

    #2
    So here it is
    Step one measure the plastic panel...remember to remove the rivets on the kit
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    • BigGreg
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 2180

      #3
      Second:
      cut into a black aluminium thinfoil the correct measurement and make a dry test/fitting to see if goes in perfectlyClick image for larger version

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      • BigGreg
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 2180

        #4
        Third:
        Use a rivet maker like the trumpeter and trace the rivets on the black thinfoil use the ruler to remain strait..
        Finally:
        Glue the metal panel...and this is it..
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        • JR
          • May 2015
          • 18273

          #5
          Just seen this Greg, looks a cool idea.
          Never seen any black foil as of yet, where would you get it from please.

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          • BigGreg
            SMF Supporters
            • Apr 2018
            • 2180

            #6
            You can find it here....with many other goodies
            DioDump is a new range of military scale modelling diorama products. With original designs and high quality materials we aim for both novice as advanced modellers.

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