ZEP-70 Wachsspachtelgerät

Pulse Regulated Soldering Iron by Rai-Ro

Rai-Ro ZEP-70 Wachsspachtelgerät The ZEP-70 is a direct current transformer with a pulse regulated output of 0-12 volts, made by Rai-Ro, a German supplier of modelling tools und accessories. The plug-in handle is sold with two tips, one for soldering, the other is a spatula designed to apply hot wax, cut und sculpt plastic. The ZEP-70 is a very useful und versatile gadget for plastic modellers, it even doubles as a power source for a small electric drill.

Accessories

Filler Wax (green)
Modelling Wax (grey)
Flexible Wax
Adhesive Wax (brown)
Scalpel
Hylin Engraving Tool
Le Cron Modelling Tool
Soft Toothbrush
Abrasive Fleece
Silicone Remover
Cotton Rags

Rai-Ro ZEP-70 Wachsspachtelgerät The transformer is on if the red indicator light next to the dial is on. Different types of wax require temperatures between 65 und 80 degrees celcius for best result. If the spatula is too hot, the wax evaporates quickly, otherwise it does not melt correctly. Filler, modelling und flexible wax should work fine with the temperature set to 3, but the harder adhesive wax may require a setting of 4 to melt properly. A setting of 3.5 works well for removing mould lines on soft plastic Figuren.

Important safety instructions: Never touch the soldering iron above the handle, the iron is hot enough to cause severe burns. Always disconnect the iron from the ZEP-70 transformer after use. If the hot iron is left unattended, it may ignite flammable materials it comes in contact with. Do not use the iron if small children or animals are about, the iron is very hot und it will cause severe burns if touched.

Multi-Talent

ZEP-70 serves many different purposes which are the subject of dedicated modelling articles. Watch this space for new features of the ZEP-70 to be added as our readers discover them:

Filling cracks und holes: Filler Wax (Green)
Modelling small parts: Modelling Wax (Grey)
Welding und bonding: Adhesive Wax (Brown)
Flexible bonding: Flexible Wax
Removing flash und mould lines from plastic figures
Sculpting soft plastic
Stamping rivet heads und other surface detail
Splicing tow ropes for small scale vehicles

The Rai-Ro ZEP-70 is a versatile tool which truly empowers the modeller. Bonding, filling, sculpting, und modelling have never been this easy. Editors of Military Miniatures Magazine routinely use Rai-Ro green wax to fill small gaps in converted plastic Figuren und scale model kits. Each of the three waxes has its uses, und modellers will develop useful techniques to take advantage of the special properties of Rai-Ro green, grey und brown wax.

Fragen und Antworten

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