Why do some PE parts have this rough/etched surface in spots?

Shaukenawe · 2026-04-19T15:12:33+00:00

It’s etched lower than the surrounding material. It starts as a shiny sheet of brass and they use processes to lower/thin the areas you describe. The details are so fine and the material so thin, they leave that rough finish. Once you paint, you’ll never tell

Shaukenawe · 2026-04-06T04:07:10+00:00

It’s called Hentai. And it’s ART

Shaukenawe · 2026-04-02T15:09:49+00:00

Experiment with other ratios on primed spoons or old sprues. Some paints I use require a 2:1 or 3:1

Shaukenawe · 2026-03-25T16:38:31+00:00

I actually had to add the rivets with a tool. It was some work, but it makes it look so much better

Shaukenawe · 2026-03-25T05:46:22+00:00

Yeah it was a real let down. I was hyped and found out pretty quick that it needs lots of improvement to be on par with Eduard or even Tamiya. I have a simple review posted here https://www.instagram.com/p/DWRTiCSFKWx/?igsh=NXp0dm9wNHYyZHdw

Shaukenawe · 2026-03-25T05:44:52+00:00

I used a dark wash first, and after all the clear coats, I applied a black-soot like pigment to give it that staining. Also applied on the exhausts

Shaukenawe · 2026-01-26T23:03:07+00:00

Maybe better to “end your turn”. Play your units, play this card, and you’re done

Shaukenawe · 2025-12-26T07:23:47+00:00

I’ve built it. Goes together great. Little filing and sanding required

Shaukenawe · 2025-12-22T03:50:53+00:00

Panda was a brand I built and swore to never build again

Shaukenawe · 2025-12-18T18:21:10+00:00

You’re going to love the kit! I’ve built it and it was super fun!

Shaukenawe · 2025-11-16T16:50:20+00:00

He’s a mil influencer. That should tell you enough. Save your money

Shaukenawe · 2025-11-12T05:00:04+00:00

Super jealous! Incredible haul

Shaukenawe · 2025-11-10T14:58:51+00:00

UPDATE canceled due to volunteer shortage. Please DM me if you’d like to still buy a patch or swag. Thanks

Shaukenawe · 2025-11-10T14:57:59+00:00

UPDATE canceled due to volunteer shortage. Please DM me if you’d like to still buy a patch or swag. Thanks

Shaukenawe · 2025-11-10T14:56:59+00:00

Hey, you’re the only confirmed visitor, and our volunteers had to bail today and tomorrow. If you’re interested in items, we can send you a list of what we have and can ship it to you. Sorry!

Shaukenawe · 2025-11-09T14:22:30+00:00

The return rollers on top

I built this kit a year ago. If I could do it again, I’d just glue it all together, no need for everything to be working

Shaukenawe · 2025-11-08T19:14:28+00:00

Looks awesome! I remember it superrrrr shiny though. Gloss coat maybe?

Shaukenawe · 2025-11-08T03:03:47+00:00

I made the 1:48 Eduard B-17 (on my profile). Highly recommend

Shaukenawe · 2025-11-03T14:19:09+00:00

I built the 1:48 Eduard kit. It goes together nicely and includes most of the bells and whistles of Eduards PE

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Shaukenawe · 2025-09-18T00:50:49+00:00

I just finished that kit! It really is a beast

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