Fukuiraptor CLIC LOC 1/35

Product detailed description

Plastic dinosaur model kit. Clic Loc system - Parts do not need to be glued, they click together. The package includes a stand / mini-diorama for displaying the model and 2D figures for comparing the size of Fukuiraptor and a human.

Fukuiraptor was a dinosaur that is believed to have lived in what is now Fukui (northern coast of Japan) 120 million years ago. It measured about 4.7 meters and had sharp teeth and claws.

Scale: 1/35
Length: approximately 110 - 120mm

General information: Plastic kit, contains unassembled and unpainted or colored parts. Additional metal parts are also included in some types of building blocks. Attention, contains small parts, keep out of reach of children under 3 years old.

Building the model
The building instructions in the kit are usually pictorial, without text. With a slow and deliberate step-by-step process, even a child from 4-5 years of age can build this model under the supervision of an adult. First, carefully study the instructions for building the model and check the completeness of the kit. Prepare a work table and any basic work tools (modeller's knife, nippers, file). Separate the parts from the frame with sharp plastic nippers or a sharp modeling knife. Be careful not to let the part bounce off you and get lost. Always separate only the part from frame that you will use right away.
Kits of this type usually do not need to be glued, the parts usually just snap together. In some cases, it is good to glue smaller parts. Apply the glue only in the smallest necessary amount and only on the contact surfaces of the parts. The cleaner your work, the better the result. Take your time when building.

Coloring the model
This type of model usually does not need to be painted, because the parts are already made of colored plastic or are painted from the factory. However, you can color the model according to your own imagination.
Use special modeling paints, they usually give you the best result. It is good to paint some small parts directly in the frame before you separate them. Use a thin pointed brush to paint small parts. Use a wide flat brush to paint large areas of the model. Always let the individual colors dry well, this will prevent spoiling the entire model just because of impatience.

Recommendation

To achieve the perfect appearance of car models, or if you need to paint a larger area (civilian aircraft hulls, ship hulls), we recommend spraying the surface with TAMIYA color spray (you can find a wide selection in our offer) or with an airbrush model spray gun. A model with a sprayed finish has a much more realistic appearance than one that is painted with a brush or left in the color of plastic.

Working with decals

The kit usually includes "decal" stickers, which must be carefully cut out and soaked in warm water for 20-30 seconds before application. Then take them out of the water and place them on a smooth surface (such as a glass table) for a while. The sticker first curls slightly and then flattens out due to the influence of water. After about a minute, try very carefully to move the sticker on the backing paper. If it moves freely, you can move it carefully to the desired place on the model. First, slightly moisten the place where you want to place the sticker with water, or use a drop of softener for stickers. Then place the sticker on the model and carefully absorb excess water with a soft cloth or paper towel. Press the sticker to the surface for a while with dry, soft cloth. Attention, if you have used a softening agent, do not touch the surface of the sticker unnecessarily until it dries, because you can completely destroy it.

Health protection

We recommend using a respirator or other respiratory protection when grinding. Dust generated when sanding plastic, PUR parts, 3D print parts, or sealants can later cause health problems. We also recommend using eye protection. Small parts can bounce off while working and endanger your eyesight. We recommend wearing protective gloves when working with paints and thinners. The workplace should be well ventilated.