Vertical lines on prints

[Scottl]

I take your point, but I'm aiming high here and close ups are what I'm striving for-TRW rules!  Priming does reduce the visual impact, but the lines are still faintly visible.

55 degree prints are definitely better for this hopper car, no discernable layering artefacts.  I solved a few suction and support issues and the vertical lines are reduced a bit after leveling the plate again.  What is interesting is the vertical lines are essentially absent on the inside surfaces and seem less prominent on one of the outer surfaces.  It might be a visibility issue so priming is needed.  I wonder too if more supports will help:  I have none on the sides or interior.  I might try that today.

[robert3985]

Also would be careful trying to chase absolute perfection. Cameras are deceptive especially up close. Would probably only worry if you can see artifacts if they are visible from your usual photography positions as opposed to up close.

I have to disagree with this statement.  Cameras are just the opposite of "deceptive" and I use close-ups of my work as the ultimate critic, because my naked eyes will ignore some flaws when I look at the actual model, but not when I look at photos.

I prefer to get rid of the actual flaws rather than let my brain psychologically ignore them.

When I am taking my "modeler's reward" by looking at my finished model from every angle after I'm done with it and enjoying the results, I want to be able to look closer and closer with a bigger and bigger smile on my face than see a flaw then pull the model further away from me so I can't see it any more.

Just sayin'

Cheerio!
Bob Gilmore