Gazzas 7,989 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I admit it. I suck at scribing. But in most occasions I can fix, refix, and re-fix until I get an almost passable line. However near the wing root, I find very little room for my clumsy fingers. All of these lines were scribed with a straight edge. I have no idea where I might find and interested teen with deft and nimble figures. Other things I've considered is filling in the detail, and then using aluminum foil or even aluminum sheet. Anyone else have any stratagems to conquer this area? It's this kind of thing that turns a good build into a ten-footer. Derek B, mpk and BiggTim 3 Link to post Share on other sites
thierry laurent 6,968 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Use strips cut in Dymo tape for straight lines or vynil for curved lines. BiggTim, Uncarina, Ryan and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
rmadfire1 14 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Fill with super glue, file or sand down with a block, rescribe with dymo tape. Dj Gazzas and BiggTim 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BiggTim 6,767 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 What sort of scribe are you using Gaz? I have a very hard time with it, too, so you're not alone. I fill them with CA, sand, and do it again. Link to post Share on other sites
nmayhew 1,921 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 scribing is most def not my thing, but i understand those who do it well often use sprue goo instead of CA Uncarina and MikeC 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Alain Gadbois 2,313 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 If I'm not mistaken, what you are showing is a raised strip, so no scribing to do! Alain Link to post Share on other sites
Bob MDC 667 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I use Mr Hobby scribers and the Holly fine tools (Hobby Link Japan) But ! for filling ****-ups Krylex KB1641 it sands the same as plastic "great" Bob Link to post Share on other sites
D.B. Andrus 4,919 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 16 hours ago, Bob MDC said: I use Mr Hobby scribers and the Holly fine tools (Hobby Link Japan) But ! for filling ****-ups Krylex KB1641 it sands the same as plastic "great" Bob Hi Bob Do you know of an outlet in the US for Krylex products? Thanks, Damian Link to post Share on other sites
Bob MDC 667 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 https://krylex.com/ Hi Damian, They have a US contact, I think it is of Chinese origin but it's way the best stuff I have used I first used cyno in the 70's for rock thin sections due the the refractive index to be nearly the same as glass ! Bob D.B. Andrus and mpk 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Uncarina 6,120 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On 2/3/2021 at 2:26 AM, nmayhew said: scribing is most def not my thing, but i understand those who do it well often use sprue goo instead of CA I endorse this firsthand: using a blend of Tamiya extra thin cement mixed with sprue bits taken from the same kit (or same manufacturer’s kit), I apply it like any putty, using as little as possible, and after drying and sanding it scribes like the original plastic (because it is). Cyanoacrylate has a window of efficacy, after which it has a different hardness than the surrounding plastic. I use at least three different scribing tools: —a sewing needle in a pin vise —a razor saw —an Olfa scriber I use Dymo labelling tape or scribing templates. Hope this helps! Cheers, Tom Landrotten Highlander and Derek B 2 Link to post Share on other sites
D.B. Andrus 4,919 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 3 hours ago, Bob MDC said: https://krylex.com/ Hi Damian, They have a US contact, I think it is of Chinese origin but it's way the best stuff I have used I first used cyno in the 70's for rock thin sections due the the refractive index to be nearly the same as glass ! Bob Thank you, Bob! I've sent them a email and we'll see what develops. Cheers, Damian Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzas 7,989 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 On 2/3/2021 at 2:48 PM, BiggTim said: What sort of scribe are you using Gaz? I have a very hard time with it, too, so you're not alone. I fill them with CA, sand, and do it again. I have a few. Pinvise. Umm Scriber. Razor saw blade. Uncarina and BiggTim 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BiggTim 6,767 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 4 hours ago, Gazzas said: I have a few. Pinvise. Umm Scriber. Razor saw blade. Pretty much same as me. I really have a hard time with it, but I think I'll try that dymo tape idea. Derek B and Gazzas 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Derek B 4,544 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) I use a mix of talcum powder (any brand) and CA glue mixed to fill and correct my scribing errors - it dries within minutes, and because of the powder mix, is non-shrinking and very easy to sand (unlike straight CA - I have used this method for over 40 years without a problem). Cheers Derek Edited February 5 by Derek B Landrotten Highlander, Gazzas and Uncarina 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Warbird 1,113 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 If I have to re-scribe I use stretched sprue glued with extra thin cement. Much easier to sand and scribe than CA. Tamiya specific tools are the best. Link to post Share on other sites
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