Hello again Wayne:
I think John really hit the nail on the head re your question and Victoria
Darren substantiated it. I will just add another wrinkle. Instead of air-
gunning primer on the model to look for flaws, I spray on chrome silver
paint in a very thin coat, just along the seam area in question.
Everything shows up, . . . that isn't completely smooth. Or, . . . . if there
is a rescribed panel line that isn't straight as a string. And the
only other thing I would suggest besides John's and Darren's worthy
comments is to pick up a mirror and look at the model, the seam area in
particular in the reflection of the mirrow, with a bright light overhead, of
course. As John indicated, in an IPMS event/contest the judges will check
out all the seams, on top and below, if you're at the Nationals. Yes, they
pick up all the models and look at the undersides. And so I ALSO want to
say, be sure all the alignment of parts are right on the money as well. I was
amazed at the IPMS Kansas City National of how many really beautiful NMF
models had landing gear that wasn't at the correct angle or perpendicular
to the wing, if THAT was supposed to be the case. I'm amazed at the number
of contest modelers who work hours on their model but don't take time to
come up with a fool proof travel box that guarentees that their model
won't become damaged in transit.
Hi all
