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Post by Tobi on Jan 7, 2017 2:50:30 GMT -5
That's the stuff I get here in Germany. I suppose this equals to liquid flux. It's of watery consistency and I apply it with a small brush to the joint, then I put a small (most of the time no longer than 1mm) piece of 0.3mm solder wire next to the parts. A quick tip with the solder iron is all you need on delicate parts, it's a matter of seconds to achieve a perfect joint. On larger parts I prefer the torch. A T-34 used tool box, locks and lid are fully workable. This only needed the iron.
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Post by chromdome35 on Jan 7, 2017 3:34:17 GMT -5
Tobi I looked that product up online. I found it on EBay with the description "Soldering Water with Brush - Flux for Soldering - High Quality" That is first class work with a soldering iron! How long have you been soldering PE? Thank you for your responses!
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Post by Tobi on Jan 7, 2017 4:47:40 GMT -5
In working hours not too long. I would estimate 120 hrs. or so. I had two or three unsuccessful attempts until I had collected the proper working materials. Namely the liquid flux and my special low temperature silver solder wire (chemical: Sn62PbAg2). From then it was a piece of cake! You're welcome! And thanks for the compliments!
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Post by chromdome35 on Jan 7, 2017 12:13:18 GMT -5
In working hours not too long. I would estimate 120 hrs. or so. I had two or three unsuccessful attempts until I had collected the proper working materials. Namely the liquid flux and my special low temperature silver solder wire (chemical: Sn62PbAg2). From then it was a piece of cake! You're welcome! And thanks for the compliments! I was going to order a bottle of that for 9 Euros until I saw the shipping price of 59 Euros!!! That is the second item from Germany I've found online that had exorbitant shipping costs, any idea of why shipping something from Germany is so expensive? I can get stuff from Hong Kong for $3. Soldering flux for soldering 50mlI have these two types of solder Sta-BriteAnd this from micro mark Tix Solder
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Post by Tobi on Jan 7, 2017 17:14:36 GMT -5
Shipping fees over the pond are a killer, both ways. Leon and me can tell you a thing or two about it. Don't know why that would be.
I'd recommend you try your luck with solder flux first, I resorted only on my solution because this was what I could purchase here in Germany. Or try to search it on Amazon.de and when you have it switch the address to ".com" and see if there are any US offers for it.
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 8, 2017 12:58:55 GMT -5
I had the worst soldering experiences ever until I was told about TIX. Sand the surfaces to clean, a very important step. Some flux and a sliver of solder on one side of the part then tough the iron tip to the other. The solder sucks under the part. Clean up with a Dremel and a wire wheel.
The 88 is looking pretty remarkable.
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Post by chromdome35 on Feb 2, 2017 1:42:04 GMT -5
It's been almost a month since I've made enough progress to warrant an update. Life has been brutally busy and I haven't had much time at the bench. I finally completed the 1st of the two boogies. The two boogies combined will end up taking almost twice the time it took to build the gun. The main time consumer is cleaning up the very small pieces. This kit, which I bought almost 20 years ago, may be a classic but the mold lines are pretty bad. I didn't have any issues with Eduard PE set. It was pretty easy to use and attach. I added brake lines which in photos of the 1:1 are very prominent. I did buy some Gator glue and it is SOOOO much easier to use than CA. I appreciate the board for making me aware of it. I still have some clean up to do, but it's done other than that. I put the tires on for the pictures, I will take them off to paint.
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Post by Leon on Feb 2, 2017 5:40:10 GMT -5
Really nice work there CD!
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Post by jpc1968 on Feb 2, 2017 6:41:05 GMT -5
Great job!
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Post by adt70hk on Feb 2, 2017 8:36:05 GMT -5
Looking very nice Brian! Well done!
Andrew
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Post by chromdome35 on Feb 2, 2017 15:02:10 GMT -5
Really nice work there CD! Thanks!
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Post by chromdome35 on Feb 2, 2017 15:02:44 GMT -5
Looking very nice Brian! Well done! Andrew Thanks man!
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 2, 2017 15:29:18 GMT -5
Super PE work... you have been awarded for making an old classic kit into masterpiece!
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Post by chromdome35 on Feb 2, 2017 15:32:14 GMT -5
Super PE work... you have been awarded for making an old classic kit into masterpiece! Thank you!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Feb 3, 2017 10:28:49 GMT -5
CD even though Photo-etched is the DEVIL....LOL....very nice work, cool updates
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