09-07-2010, 08:08 AM
I've made that mistake a few times before, and found several techniques to not mess the paint up. For handling, hold it where your going to paint over, like the pilot noses or the walkways which will be painted black later, and holding it from the inside.
Otherwise, you can coat it now with a Krylon Acrylic Gloss Coat, then dull it later
For drilling I use the 'center punch' method, what I do is use a small small scratch awl (very fine point) and position it over the 'nub' where most manufacturers have the detail molded on and gently press in a tiny bit to make a center mark to drill into, just don't press too hard
Otherwise, you can coat it now with a Krylon Acrylic Gloss Coat, then dull it later
For drilling I use the 'center punch' method, what I do is use a small small scratch awl (very fine point) and position it over the 'nub' where most manufacturers have the detail molded on and gently press in a tiny bit to make a center mark to drill into, just don't press too hard
Tom
Model Conrail
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