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We just started a series called Cheat Codes that we will be releasing a tip on something in the industry often. I think removing mold lines can be such a pain especially if you miss the removal early in the process, but with this quick tip it's honestly a time saver for a lot of mold lines, and helps smooth out areas for conversions and kit bashes.

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Excellent video! How realistic is it to use this technique on infantry-sized models? Does it only work well on GW-style plastics or will it work on stuff like Reaper Bones?

sounds interesting, but I must admit, I'm still a bit sceptical...what would've maybe done it for me in this vid, is if there was a little close-ups slideshow at the end of say, a "before" pic, an "after" pic, and a "primed" pic, to really show if/how well it works or not

I've tried that method using Tamiya extra thin before (because of the recommendations of a guy at the local hobby store) and wasn't really happy with the results. It softens the mould lines but doesn't really remove them. I can see it might work for cleaning up small scars and scratches you might have accidentally gotten on the model (it's definitely capable of softening panel lines in an undesired way), but actual mould lines I didn't find it to work all that well. Also if you're not careful you can end up with tide marks from the glue itself.

Better than not cleaning them up at all but still a long way off cleaning them up properly.

Iv used plastic solvent to clean up sanding rough spots and stuff. i can see it working for some mould lines though i rather just have scrapped them off in the first place

I don't see how this would remove mold lines and leave the surrounding area unchanged. This video doesn't really accomplish much without seeing a close up of the results.

Perhaps this could be used to smooth out where clippers may have bitten into the plastic?