1/144 Kiev by Dave Wooley

[Capit�o Norbert]

your soldering way is efficacy.
i will try it someday.
Regards

[kalkurap]

your soldering way is efficacy.
i will try it someday.
Regards

Totally agree. I like how Dave uses just the right amount of solder to get the job done. Looks neat, without any overflow.

[Dave Wooley]

Hi Kalkurap Soldering is an aquired skill but once mastered is straight forward . I also find the electronic soldering set up an advantage as the temprature at the tip can be controlled . But to be fair any 40W plus iron will do the job just as well .
Dave Wooley

[Capit�o Norbert]

Hi Dave, yes i would like to purchase a eletronic soldering(electrodes), but is very expensive too for me.
too is very efficacy job.

[Laurent]

Hi Dave,

wonderful job, as always !

Regards,

Laurent

[Yevgeniy]

Dave, in case you just remember and it does not require for you to dig in, can you point me out which page (at least approximately) you show soldering railing. I have only lately started looking into Scratchbuilding and your thread is already 60+ pages so I will probably never find that.

Thank you anyway.

Yevgeniy

[Dave Wooley]

Dave, in case you just remember and it does not require for you to dig in, can you point me out which page (at least approximately) you show soldering railing. I have only lately started looking into Scratchbuilding and your thread is already 60+ pages so I will probably never find that.

Thank you anyway.

Yevgeniy

Hi Yevgeniy look in pages 17 through to 20 . Plenty on soldering .Hope this helps
Dave Wooley

[Dave Wooley]

Hi Dave,

wonderful job, as always !

Regards,

Laurent

Hi Laurent thanks for your kind words , still some ways to go !
Dave Wooley

[Yevgeniy]

Thank you Dave! I will learn from you

Yevgeniy

[Jimmy Conway]

Dave, please, how many WATTS is the soldering iron you use?
70w or 25w, what you mean is the best to do a job like yours?

Best regards: Jimmy

[Bill Waldorf]

Wow..... Launcher looks great, as usual. I can't wait to see the whole ship. How bout a shot or two??????......You're killin me......I gotta see it!! Looks great Dave.......

[johnny canuck]

This is so impressive. I really need to sit down and practice some of your techniques. I agree with Mr. Waldorf, some overall shots are needed to show the pieces together.

[ARH]

This is so impressive. I really need to sit down and practice some of your techniques. I agree with Mr. Waldorf, some overall shots are needed to show the pieces together.

Patents my little grass hoppers.

[Dave Wooley]

I'm keen to assemble the bits seen so far into a model that resembles the Kiev but before I can do so there are items that need attention. One of these key items is the glazing to the bridge and superstructure which is almost completed . This relatively small but tricky task delays the fitting out of the superstructure which has a knock on effect on the rest of the model. I'll post up a number of pictures of the types of equipment I use for soldering. Thanks for your interest which is always appriciated .
Dave Wooley

[Dave Wooley]

In answer to Jimmy Conway's question here is the soldering station I use .
Basically only 30w but I can adjust the temperature which is an advantage for fine work.


The flux can be a liquid like �Bakers fluid� or a paste like this type for lead free solder.
I have used both types of solder but I stick to lead free where I can .

Lead free solder in small strips and from a dispenser

Additional to the electronic soldering iron is this pencil soldering torch .These
can vary in price but remain reasonably inexpensive.

The soldering torch is both light weight and small . In fact this torch is rather
bulky compared to some . The torch is seen here being �loaded� up with liquid lighter fluid.

The torch flame can vary to high or low wide or narrow , depending on the job in
hand. The technique for use is slightly different to the soldering iron but the
preparation is identical. This type of heat source allows for high temperatures
to be concentrated to the job . But like any �naked flame� requires respectful
handling and a dose of good old fashioned common sense. Apart from the basic
safety considerations this is a superb tool for soldering or even light brazing .

Just some of the soldering equipment I frequently make use of .

Most general solders are unsuitable for use with alloys but there is another type
of low temperature solder designed for alloys and is also suitable for
soldering litho plate.

Dave Wooley
Back to glazing

[Jimmy Conway]

Hi Dave, thanks for kind and special attention on my question.
The explanation is very clear and complete co's the pics talk for themselves. I'll be saving this rare and special material for study and will try to apply in assembles.
Very important to understand these tools and the basic way you do to remarkable work.

Nice regards: Jimmy

[Dave Wooley]

My pleasure Jimmy and thanks for asking .
Dave Wooley

[Capit�o Norbert]

WOW I Have a poor iron solder for soft soldering and i think to have the same effect you do in your soldering work don't work so well in my case(poor iron solder). and this soldering station is a good piece to solder with the temperature control.
i would like to ask if this is expensive..
wonderfull

[Dave Wooley]

WOW I Have a poor iron solder for soft soldering and i think to have the same effect you do in your soldering work don't work so well in my case(poor iron solder). and this soldering station is a good piece to solder with the temperature control.
i would like to ask if this is expensive..
wonderfull

Hi Capitao Norbert The cost for my unit was about 25 Euros or around $35. Not expensive for what you get.
Dave Wooley

[Capit�o Norbert]

I Agree. not expensive.
and works well
thank you so much Dave