Groundwork:
Kamizukuri (Japan)
Instructions for using these products.
Photo-etched paper plants compatible with 1/32 and 1/35 scale figures & models.
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Kamizukuri Instructions
Please read
the instructions before starting, and it is best if use real plants as a guide.
Most of all please enjoy your modeling.
Some Kits include small parts. Please take care for young children.
Tools
· Paint (Water based, acrylic, felt or marker pen)
· Brush
· Modeling Knife
· Modeling tweezers (Pin Set)
· PVA Glue
· Toothpick
How to Paint
Please use
recommended paints.
If the veins on the leaves are light, then use a little watered paint, so as it
makes a vein mark. If you use water based paints, the paper will weaken and may
be damaged. Please take care. It is best to apply the paint by dabbing it on
rather than with brush strokes.
When painting please place tissue or water adsorbent paper under the sheet.
After painting please be careful separating the sheet from the water absorbent
paper.
How to Cut
Please cut
the tabs connecting foliage to the paper sprue. Please take care for correct
cutting point. Please use a sharp blade.
Please do not pull foliage from paper sprue as foliage may tear.
Please take care not to lose parts after cutting.
Please do not injure yourself while cutting.
After cutting please use pin set to handle the foliage.
How to Build
When
building your plant/tree, please use real pictures as a guide.
Before gluing pieces together please use a toothpick as shown in photo and use
only a little glue.
Please use pin set and take care.
Please check where to place pieces before gluing.
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