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BEST Method for making clear lenses for scale models - (2020)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ธ.ค. 2019
  • Hey, everyone in this video I'll share the BEST method for making •CLEAR LENSES• for scale models... that I know of anyway. You can use this technique for any type of model that needs clear lenses added to it. Sit back and grab a glass of your favourite “clear” beverage and enjoy. Cheers!
    #makingclearheadlights #crystalclearpartsforscalemodels #bestmethodformakingclearlenses
    Original Music by Savfk: (th-cam.com/users/savfkmusicwww.faceboo...)
    Track - "Odyssey"

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  • @cygnusx10
    @cygnusx10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid and a new technique to try. Thanks for sharing this - much appreciated.

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir! Good luck I’m sure you’ll use it again and again.👊🏻👊🏻😁

  • @Jean_Le_Normand
    @Jean_Le_Normand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow ! awesome method ! thank you so much for sharing that one !

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks sir!👊🏻👊🏻😁

  • @fromthistexasbreath
    @fromthistexasbreath 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am thoroughly enjoying the added lightsaber sounds with the Bondic pen too!

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks I thought it was a fitting sound effect.😁

  • @BrailleScale
    @BrailleScale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great technique!!! Those searchlights really came out well. And what's nice is this isn't limited to small scales or circles. Assuming one can cut shapes to fit or have clear kit parts, this is still a great way of attaching clear parts in general. Something that has always given me nightmares on aircraft kits 😮😮

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I find this is probably the best way to recreate clear lenses and it can be used with convex shapes as well. You can go one step further and add the bulb from small glass beads for things that have bulbs. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

  • @fookyloh4995
    @fookyloh4995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Scott again for sharing with us your great technique! I have watched other videos on making clear lens but yours is without doubt the best. I will be looking out for more of your 10 min tips.👍👋😊

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks you for your support… it means a lot! 🙂🍻🙌🏻

  • @1932denise
    @1932denise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like always Scott great video 👍

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.

  • @scottlofye2495
    @scottlofye2495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the 10 minute videos. Fantastic.

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scott Lofye Thanks! There will be more.

  • @vasili1207
    @vasili1207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Merry Christmas mate... hope you had a good one ... and a happy new year.

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same to you.👊🏻👊🏻😁

  • @ARTPLA
    @ARTPLA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tip!!happy new year~

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Right back at cha!

  • @ScaleJournal
    @ScaleJournal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great result
    Scott

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks my friend!😁👊🏻👊🏻

  • @totalhobby1
    @totalhobby1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A good tutorial, enjoyed and pick up the candle wax container for CA glue idea. Thanks

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      totalhobby1 Thanks! Yes the candle trick really saves a lot of CA glue. Cheers!

  • @Vislander65
    @Vislander65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tip...I will be using this technique.

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes give it a try you'll be very pleased with the results. Cheers!

  • @jerryvolpini7987
    @jerryvolpini7987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video/tutorial - you ARE the smartest man alive - thanks! Loved the light saber sounds and, hey, at least Bubbles doesn't need an Opti-Visor 😉😂

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jerry! Yes I’m sure if we used his glasses we’d be able to see the hairs on a flee. 😁

  • @ianisaacs2340
    @ianisaacs2340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BUBBLES!!! You won me over immediately!

  • @antrc
    @antrc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow some great tools there. 👍

  • @jonfoisy1237
    @jonfoisy1237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay small soldier is back!! Really slick tips and tools my friend! Thanks Scott

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome Jon. It seems to be a topic lacking here on the Tube.

    • @jonfoisy1237
      @jonfoisy1237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SmallSoldier Agreed. More in depth tutorial videos. Such as yours are hard to come by on here. I always learn something new and enjoy the vids. Thank you as always

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome Jon, this is what I love to hear! I like to share what I know and am glad that you enjoy what I'm doing. Cheers, all the best in the New Year... "2020." Weren't we supposed to be driving flying cars by now?

    • @jonfoisy1237
      @jonfoisy1237 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmallSoldier We were! However thank god we're not! Most people can't drive on road lol

  • @1932denise
    @1932denise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice tutorial Scott 👍

  • @HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling
    @HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very fiddly to do but the effect is excellent! Thank you for showing this :)

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Michael. Yes this Hood May be the death of me.🤣🤣

  • @edwardlove4300
    @edwardlove4300 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the advice and I have subscribed.🐱

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Many thanks!🤝

  • @Keith12001
    @Keith12001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thank you for sharing

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks your welcome.🙂

  • @travisehlers2884
    @travisehlers2884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, Thanks.

  • @ArmourEmpire
    @ArmourEmpire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful video. Thanks for sharing

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bet, my pleasure. Cheers!

  • @glenflanderka6504
    @glenflanderka6504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!

  • @Arno_L
    @Arno_L 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Sir!

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Arno Land 😁👊🏻👊🏻

  • @Flingwing24
    @Flingwing24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant. I have been trying to produce convincing landing lights to no effect. I need a moloto and circle cutter. Thanks chap👍

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks m8! I’m glad you liked it and glad I could help! Good luck to you.🙂🍻

  • @colossalbigfoot256
    @colossalbigfoot256 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love learning new stuff. But the thing I learned was about the candle and super glue. Thanks for the tip!

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for tuning in and your welcome. Yeah, that CA/candle trick is killer!

  • @Yankee26
    @Yankee26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SWEET

  • @worldwarmini3919
    @worldwarmini3919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As per-usual another great video! But could you go into the Bondic tool in a future video? I've never heard of such a tool. Does it work with other glues(i.e. not the one it comes with)?? What is it doing to regular CA glue?

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man! I’m not sure what the material is that comes with the pen but I’m sure it’s what dentists use when bonding crowns and that type of thing. The UV light is what cures the adhesive not ca though. It’s really a very useful tool. You can also use it to form shapes that get sanded away durning construction. I’ll have to see if that type of tutorial would be something everyone wants. Cheers!

  • @bushranger900
    @bushranger900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Building the Trump 1/200 Hood as well ...great tips I will be using them!

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a couple other videos on the Hoods progression and I post updates as well. Thanks for watching.👊🏻👊🏻

    • @bushranger900
      @bushranger900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SmallSoldier Yep have been watching I am learning heaps thanks

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear Neil, thanks for watching. Cheers!

  • @RudiVDS
    @RudiVDS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job

  • @rogermullins7877
    @rogermullins7877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Curious about the Bondic UV adhesive. Not something that is common here in the UK. Can it be used on Photo Etch and is it as strong as CA glue?

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Roger! You can also find these UV glues at fly fishing shops. I haven't had much luck using it on etch, small parts probably but I'd still reinforce it with thin CA. It works best for making clear lenses.

    • @rogermullins7877
      @rogermullins7877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmallSoldier Thank you for taking the time to reply.

  • @HarryHoudiniModels
    @HarryHoudiniModels 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice technique... a few extra steps than I normally use, so will give it a try on my next lens. Interesting idea about the candle wax and CA. It’s curing is usually due to evaporation, maybe you are getting a deeper pool in the wax depression than we get with a squirt on card or metal, so you don’t get to thin evaporated glue as fast. I will have to try that as well. But see no chemical reason why paraffin wax would react with Cyanoacrylate

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes try it it works great. I don’t know the science behind it but candle wax stoops it from drying too quickly. A tip I learned from a friend years ago.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SmallSoldier I gave the wax receptacle a go with my CA glue and much to my surprise I did a whole hour session without the pool of CA drying out. Great tip.

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It really does work well.

    • @Flingwing24
      @Flingwing24 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea weird isn't it. One warning. Light the thing first or blow over it with a heat gun. The ones I have seem made out of granular wax and super thin CA initially just absorbed into it....bugger🙄. I make my own loops using thin guitar strings. Also great for antenna etc

  • @paulshrimplin4032
    @paulshrimplin4032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When are you going to show some of the videos, painting figures?

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Coming soon bud. The Rommel bust is up next.😁👊🏻👊🏻

  • @edwardlove4300
    @edwardlove4300 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the information. I'd really like to know if you have ever added a dome shape to a clear lense like an RC car. If you have can you please teach me? Thanks in advance.
    Kind regards,
    Edward in Osaka Japan

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello from Canada! Glad to see I have some Japanese fans! Anyway to answer your question, I have done this for an armoured car. I use "googly eyes" the Kind you often find on toys or stuffed animals. I just remove the hard backer then presto... you have a clear domed lens. I've bought varied-sized bags of these eyes at my local dollar shop. Hope that helps you and good luck. Consider subscribing if you haven't already it really helps the channel to get noticed. Cheers! 🙌

  • @hl1796
    @hl1796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did you think it possible for 1/700 ?, it just better to put a drop of gloss coat to simulated glass there ?

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure any scale will work. You can get the Molotow pens in smaller sizes as well. Always put a chrome backer before the clear.

  • @edwardlove4300
    @edwardlove4300 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yeah Scott, I can find the googley eyes on eBay. Looking at them I have a question OK. Are they clear or foggy?
    Thanks in advance.
    Ed in Osaka Japan

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They should be clear. I like to dip them in future or Tamiya X22 clear which gives them an even brighter shine.

  • @vernebeck8108
    @vernebeck8108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get the bondic tool?

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought mine at Home Depot but I found I had to source the refill tubes.

  • @graysonpasishnek3700
    @graysonpasishnek3700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😁😁😁😁😁😁👊🏻👊🏻👍🏻

  • @joshuakamenski2448
    @joshuakamenski2448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what diameter is the smallest radius.

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry please be more specific. Diameter of what exactly?

    • @joshuakamenski2448
      @joshuakamenski2448 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Small Soldier Oh sorry,I meant the diameter of the smallest circle.

  • @owenauer3406
    @owenauer3406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why use the Bondic at all?

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because it makes great-looking clear parts.

  • @SmallSoldier
    @SmallSoldier  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, guys, let me know what you think of these 10-minute tutorials and if you'd like to see more like these. Cheers, Scott
    Please consider supporting my channel with a small contribution, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/SmallSoldier
    It's like Patreon... but simpler. Thanks

  • @daveabbott
    @daveabbott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why pay all that money for a glue looper, simply cut the bristles off an old toothbrush, glue one to the end of a cocktail stick and you can deliver the tiniest amounts of superglue anywhere, and of course its flexible. One toothbrush will supply you for a lifetime.

    • @SmallSoldier
      @SmallSoldier  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol… I didn’t buy them a friend gave them to me. I use the needle out of a syringe most of the time. I like the toothbrush bristle idea I’m going to try that as well. Thanks