HGW 321020 1/32 Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Riveting Set for Hasegawa kit

Complete pack of positive rivets for Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero in 1/32 scale. Riveting sets from HGW Models give to surfaces of plastic kits highly realistic look. HGW recommends to apply them under the paint and when your model is painted just polish the surface to make the accessory visible. Suitable for Hasegawa kit.

Be sure that riveting sets are really very accurate and there is 0.1 mm tolerance. Everything is prepared the way it isn't needed to adjust or to cut anything in your plastic kit.

Instructions:

1. Convenient undercoat is Mr. Surfacer 1000 or Mr. Base White 1000.*
2. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth, remove dust and grease.
3. Cut the required part from riveting sheet.
4. Remove top translucent paper and dip rivets in the warm water for approx. 15 seconds.
5. When rivets are separated from its carrier paper apply them on the surface. HGW recommends to use a spot of Mr. Mark Softer.
6. Find appropriate position and then push the liquid from below the transfer. The purpose is to get each rivet in touch with the surface.
7. Let it dry for min. 2 hours, but optimal time could be e.g. over the night.
8. Finally pull of the top transparent foil / film with sharp tweezers and clean the marks caused by transfer glue.

* While application on coloured surfaces it is needed to make a test of adhesion and of time which is necessary for appropriate attaching of rivets. Generally the smoother surface the more time needed.