A fresh blade is always a good idea (although I can't claim I always follow through...).
I recall the original series Bill Boucher also used Duco or Ambroid type cement, and dabbed some on the edges of the card to seal it. A comment on a different list but pertinent to this subject; acrylic paints are designed to form a skin which lets the underlying surface breath somewhat. Therefore, these paints will not work as a seal against humidity. If building in card it makes sense to use a solvent based primer or artist sealer to protect the material from moisture. Don't rely on a coat of acrylic modeling paint to do that job for you, just to provide color. Pieter E. Roos --- On Mon, 2/7/11, shabbona_rr <[email protected]> wrote:> One thing > I remember from the series > was that the author emphasized using a fresh, sharp modeling > knife to ensure sharp, clean cuts, especially for window > openings, etc. > > Bob Nicholson ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
