USNChief Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Got a limited edition 1/48 Eduard NATO Falcon kit and I was wondering if it needs a seamless intake? I have never built a Kinetic kit and was wondering if the kit parts are ok or do I need to replace them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 You can make the kit part seamless but it takes some work. Here is an example, it is in 1/32 but shows one possibility http://www.zactomodels.com/html/F-16/Intake_Tutorial.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 As Lex pointed out, latex house paint can make a truly seamless intake. In addition to smoothness, the latex paint also deals with painting, which would otherwise be tricky. I didn't use that technique, however, and did achieve a sufficiently smooth intake on my Kinetic F-16. At the end of the day, it was probably be more effort for a lesser result, but it was just puttying and smoothing. To smooth the Tamiya fine putty, I first used cotton buds with Mr Thinner to get the seam more or less smooth. Abrasive pads were used for the final feathering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USNChief Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks for the replies fellas, but that is easier in 1/32 than it will be in 1/48. I guess I'll look for a seamless intake. Got any suggestions for a small mouth resin seamless? Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Intake covers/plugs do the trick! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 If you saw these block 30 intakes im dealing with you wouldnt worry about it lol. They look bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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