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s.stoneley

solder or not

hi how do you solder pipes back on an early sr1 without damage to paint work , i know how to solder its just the damage to paint from the flame???? is milliput any good for pipe work??? thanks STEVE!!
Les

I wonder if Sandy's Soldering Aid would help??

http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/sutra389460.php#389460
s.stoneley

solder or not

thanks for that might give it a go, STEVE
Mamodman123

Tin the pipe before you put it into place. Then heat the pipe and not where you are soldering and it should work.
s.stoneley

solder or not

ok thanks for the tip STEVE
BK

Or go the old way and use a soldering iron. (not electric)
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