Scale Model Basics: Hide seams by scribing panel lines

Welcome to FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: Hide seams by scribing panel lines! In this episode, Tim Kidwell talks about the methods to re-scribe panel lines after filling seams and the best tools to get the job done.

00:00 Opening and intro
00:16 Modifying models
01:00 Examples on the Dewoitine
01:22 Reintroducing panel lines
01:36 Sci-fi panel lines
02:36 What tools will you need?
02:46 Needle file/scriber
03:55 Example
05:06 Panel line scriber
05:21 Microchisel
06:31 Example
07:55 Adding extra detail
09:07 Tips/Recap
09:32 Ways to scribe straight lines
10:27 Wrap-up/sign-off
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[RichardRosenau]

In the past, sometime ago, I have seen modeling channels either turn OFF comments or just NOT respond to questions or posts.

I wish to thank you for being a great "model" channel for others to immulate.

Keep up the great work.

I have been modeling since the 70's when the only glue I could get was the OLD SCHOOL Testors tube glue for plastic.

Same with first paint was paint brush from a bottle.
When my county fair we could still enter our models for judging. A judge suggested I use an airbrush, at age 8 and poor, that really helped and hurt. Being poor, never could afford that
When older and I could afford it, I did and I learned, I learned to take a negative and convert it to a positive.
2nd kit we spray canned the complete kit while still on the parts trees.

3rd kit was parts off the tree and 4th, well the sky was their limits.

I taught my kids/students with that to learn patience. 2nd kit they could use super glue with accelerator.

[Lacunan]

Really enjoyed the inclusion of mecha models in this video.

[peterbrown]

I purchased a set of 3 steel tooth picks from Amazon, one is just straight, the other two are variations of a hook type.

After some consideration I felt they're probably a little bit dangerous as tooth picks, unless of course you're looking in the mirror, but being steel you could damage your gums and teeth, if you're not careful.

However, I did find they're excellent as panel line scribers, especially the hooked ones; the handles fit quite nicely in a pin vice.

[modelmanjohn]

Gundam Kyrios! The return of the super soldier!

[jeffholt]

Watched a Gundam themed video some weeks ago where the modeller had a chisel specially designed to add an indent to the edge of a major piece - when gluing the major pieces together, instead of having to deal with a seam, you have a pre-scribed panel line. Looked like magic to me but couldn't find the tool used online....😢

[Chilly_Billy]

00:51

🎼 Don't fear the filler...

(Needs more cowbell.)

[mikesackmary]

Hey FSM, I haven't been able to access your website. Are you changing the URL or something?

[RichardRosenau]

A final scriber for an after primer use a simple WOOD or plastic toothpick and sand or hobby file or knife to the size needed....
When it gets to soft or bent, just slip up a few fraction of an inch or few millimeters or centimeters.

These are OLD SCHOOL and cheap modeling DIY'ers.

Have fun with your projects and build to YOUR level of detailing.

Not everyone want to spend days, weeks, months or years. It is 100% ok to super glue a model together and stop, not even paint, or paint the entire model by brush or from a paint spray can. Build to the level of your desire and have fun.

[bazzeralone]

Hi Tim, where did you get your Needle Scriber from? Ive looked on E Bay but can only find large clunky item. Regards Barry

[bennettrogers]

I was half expecting to see the increasing bandage on the fingers skit again… pushing the chisel toward your fingers. 😂

[modelmanjohn]

Whenever I try to scribe, inevitability it either goes too far or goes out of line.

[jcwoodman]

Ok folks you need to up your thumbnail game!
This & other FSM videos have the MOST uninteresting thumbnail pics to get attention...

[EugeneRush-bb]

Can anybody explain to me why an anti-Trump vid appeared for me to watch prior to opening the seam filling vid?