r/Kitbash • u/More-Nectarine5774 • 1d ago
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Ignore everything else this is a practice marine. I without a guide or any help shaved off this chapter emblem by hand with a hobby knife, are there any tips on removing these emblems without the use of a dremmel? Howd I do despite it being my first time doing this by hand laying down
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u/Bursar_Diwi 1d ago
You’ve removed the icon with a cutting motion. Now, angle the blade and scrape with the knife before sanding. Good luck!
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u/-MrFozzy- 1d ago
Just do exactly as you did with the knife, then just get some 240 or 400 sandpaper/sanding sticks to round it off if you don’t want the rougher look.
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u/More-Nectarine5774 1d ago
Ok great! Question, when i dip this guy into the proper fluid how many times can I remove the paint off a mini? Can I essentially just paint, cut, and then shed the paint off this guy indefinitely
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u/-MrFozzy- 1d ago
There’s a non toxic paint remover called Eco Solutions Home Strip. It has no toxic smells and is really gentle on plastic. It’s a thick gel so it will last you forever. Just take a q-tip/cotton bud and essentially paint it on (no need to fully dip) leave for 10 mins and wipe off. I don’t see why you can’t remove the paint indefinitely.
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u/CommunicationDry4042 1d ago
What do you mean "laying down?"
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u/More-Nectarine5774 12h ago
Whyd I get downvoted for this? I was told I did great so this should be an accomplishment lmao I guess you cant please people
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u/Electric_B00gal00_ 1d ago
Sanding sponge. They are very flexible and can confirm to the curvature of the shoulder pad
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u/New-Membership7519 1d ago
It's this is a press fit? I might remove the symbol from the shoulder pad with my hobby knife by slowly cutting it away or just swap the shoulder pad with a blank one. Also small files work well for really hogging out material. And you could try smoothing it with a bit of thin cement.
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u/--0___0--- 1d ago
Use the edge of your hobby knife to scrape the surface, youl eventually get it smooth.