INSTRUCTION TO BUILD firefly Mal's Pistol Metal Kit
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Required for assembly: file, two part epoxy glue, super glue, (screws included), (springs included), fine grease, modeling knives. You need to clean the pieces by putting of sandpaper (800 grade).Also a dremel tool is needed. Blue wonder kit will help you to obtain a gun like surface without have to paint your kit parts. |
What is the epoxy glue? Epoxy glue is a two component mixture, one is a resin and the second is the hardner. You have to mix the two compound in equal parts. This mean a mix ratio of 1:1. In this case we'll use a greatplanes epoxy glue, it is the most known and also you can find it in your local hobby store.Other type of epoxy glue can be fine.For more infos visit: www.greatplanes.com |
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What is the blue wonder? blue wonder is a special kit that will help you to give a real look to your pistol without have to paint your kit parts.It is very simple to use and can be easily found on ebay or visiting www.bluewonder.us |
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Above you can see an image that shows the screws included in the kit. So every time a screw is needed during the assembling you can reffer to the above image. |
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The kit that you received is partially assembled in this way will be more easy understand all assembling steps.Check that all parts fit together. Before start to assembly the kit go through all instructions. |
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We start sanding all parts that compose the kit with a 800 grade sandpaper untill obtain a very shine surface.It is important that you dip the sandpaper in to the water this to prevent a fast sandpaper saturation and for a better finished surface. |
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Then use a brass brush tool to polish the metal and obtain a very shine surface. Use a 2 speed of your dremel and an inclination of 45° move the brass brush tool very gently on the metal surface. |
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How the polished parts look like.
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To fix the viewfinder on to the main barrel use a drop of superglue and then apply the screws.
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