On Monday, the UPS guy put the latest test-print of my N scale Metra F40PHM-2 into my eager hands.  I had hoped that this one would be "all systems go" and I could release the model for sale on Shapeways.  The parts fit together beautifully; and the print quality is about as good as I can reasonably expect from the medium.  However, while examining the model, I noticed that the side doors on the shell don't line up with the steps on the frame.  So I'll need to make one final adjustment and test-print before calling it finished.

Hello :)

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Hi guys,

I have a very simple and silly question, bit embarrasing really...

Over the weekend I have kitbashed my first structure, as opposed to building a kit via instructions. All has come out really quite well.

The structure is glued together for the most part bar windows, doors and roof which all need painting together with the main structure.

Do I paint first, glue later?

or...

Do i glue first and then paint?

The latter is more tricky but will parts stick together after painting?

Thanks!

I've been working along, and have just installed my first photo backdrops - three of them, in fact.  Read on for lots of photos & details:

http://rgsrr.blogspot.com/2013/08/photo-backdrops.html