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Discuss modeling techniques, experiences, and ship modeling in general.
Discuss modeling techniques, experiences, and ship modeling in general.
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Photoetch Storage Ideas
ajkochev

Joined: June 25, 2008
KitMaker: 246 posts
Model Shipwrights: 221 posts

Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 03:07 AM UTC
I'm looking for a way to store used photoetch sheets that still have a few pieces on it I want to keep. Since I only do 700 scale, I was thinking a 4x6 recipe box with stiff cards to divide the sheet would be good. Any other ideas?
goldenpony

Joined: July 03, 2007
KitMaker: 3,529 posts
Model Shipwrights: 2,419 posts

Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 08:16 AM UTC
That would work as long as there are not any small loose items. I have been wondering the same thing as I get deeper and deeper into the PE world. If you could find really small folders to put in the box that would be really nice.
superfly

Joined: October 02, 2008
KitMaker: 40 posts
Model Shipwrights: 36 posts

Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 10:11 AM UTC
Put them in comic book plastic sleeves...just tape the photo etch to the cardboard.
ONSLOW

Joined: September 24, 2007
KitMaker: 77 posts
Model Shipwrights: 73 posts

Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 10:23 PM UTC
I store mine,taped to large plate Coasters,a couple of smaller frets,can be taped to one coaster,Cheers Phil
blaster76

Joined: September 15, 2002
KitMaker: 8,985 posts
Model Shipwrights: 3,509 posts

Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 07:27 AM UTC
I keep mine in original bags usually. A lot of the older stuff is in the envelopes that come with Gold medal models. Definitely a good idea to save stuff, especially extra railing. I had enough to go back and add generic type railing to my first Yamato kit. Not as "accurate but it did improve appearance.
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