General instructions:

1. Do not remove the etched parts from the fret until you are ready to use them.
2. Before assembly, soak the etched parts in a suitable solvent, such as white spirit, to de-grease the surfaces for painting.
3. You can utilize cyanoacrylate adhesive or contact adhesive such as Elmer’s white glue. You can apply these with a pin or piece of stretched sprue.
4. When removing parts from the fret, place the fret on a hard surface, such as a smooth ceramic tile, in order to prevent parts bending whilst cutting through the holding tabs.
5.  When shaping or bending a part, a straight edged blade such as a chisel blade #17 or # 18 will give a good sharp corner, or alternatively you can use a small pair of smooth jawed pliers.
6. If a part is bent incorrectly, lay it on a hard flat surface and roll it flat with a cylindrical object such as a modelling knife handle.
7. We suggest that stock rails are pre-measured, where practical, using a pair of compass dividers & then tacked to the deck edge every third or fourth stanchion with a small drop of glue. Run a thin line of glue along the inside edge to attach the section firmly to the deck.

Accordingly, we suggest you purchase our Photoetch Bender Tools for easy assembly.