Hi all:
I finally got back to finishing my 1/25 AMT/Ertl '97 Mustang Cobra.
For those unfamiliar with the car, the hood has two bulges on either
side of it near the center. They are often referred to as nostrils,
because of their shape and location. One gripe I have with this kit
is that the bulges molded into the hood are not quite tall enough (I
checked against the 1:1 version in my garage). Also, the depressions
just in front of the bulges are too shallow.
What's the best way to enlarge the bulges? I tried modellers putty,
but it's too soft. I'm afraid it will get damaged since it will be
one of the highest parts of the hood.
I assume the shallow depressions are best corrected with a dremel
tool, but I'm afraid I will damage it in the process. The depressions
are only about 1/8" wide, so there isn't much room for error. Is
there a better, more conservative way to approach hollowing them out a
bit?
I know, I'm fretting over something most people won't notice, but I'm
striving for accuracy here.
Thanks in advance,
John.
- posted 14 years ago