In this clinic Clark will take you thru the steps of building a DPM® structure. Many people have built these fantastic little kits but don’t quite build them correctly. In the clinic we will show you a few tricks and tips to build these gems. Whether you are a beginner or somewhat of an expert you will find some great tips in this clinic Our project will involve a two-story city building and. We will also be introducing you to a brand-new product for putting a full 2 floor interior with led lighting in your structure, this is a fantastic new product and will really get your attention and make the structure look fantastic. Throughout the process you will be assisted by 3 MMRs during your hands-on experience. Required Tools Participants Must Provide: • Cutting mat (should be of reasonable size) This is a must item! • X-acto knife or scalpel with #11 blades • X-acto saw with fine teeth • Single edge razor blades • Small pair of pliers • Testors Liquid Cement or Similar product • Flat needle file • 6” Flat file • Several #2 pencils-very sharp • Sandpaper 240 grit (1-2 pcs) 280 grit (1-2 pcs) #120 grit and #100 grit or Small sanding tools of same grit or close to listed grit suggested • Tweezers a) blunt, b) needle point • Small modeler’s square (optional) or a cheap math set with 30/60 degree & 45-degree triangles (buy at dollar store or drug store) • ¼ inch stiff nylon bristle brush (1 only) ½ inch and 1-inch cheap nylon paint brushes (2 of each size) • Small paint brush-#5 or 6, pointed or flat. Or….1 Set of general purpose brushes best example is (Royal & Langnickel Value Pack Beginner 4 pc set BK607 – which is available in Michaels with sku number of 90672011312). • Scale ruler for your scale (Multi scale best) Metal straight edge such as a your scale ruler (or similar product) Dental pic or similar type of tool (optional). • Two pair of clamps (bar clamp at least 8 to 12 inches wide -depending on scale you model in.) (These clamps are available thru Micro Mart tools (see ad in MR or Craftsman magazines) or you can also use the small “Quick-grip mini bar clamp from the makers of Vise –Grip from most hardware stores. Or any other tools you usually use… Optional tools: Northwest Shortline chopper, Northwest Shortline sander, Optivisor, extra work light. And a Miter box---- these are handy tools which you could use in our clinics, but it is not essential you buy them just for this week. Your Option!! A good way to carry all these tools is to buy a small inexpensive plastic tackle box. These are usually available at department stores year-round . Please note: an updated tool list may be sent to you the week prior to the convention or on the Convention web site. If not listed here, we will provide materials such as glues and paints.
