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Once it has cooled .. File flat , so as to leave a thin layer of solder .

Re clamp the parts and add flux to the other part .

Now re heat with torch

Flip over and bring heat to the other side . You will see the parts sweet togerther

Here is the finished part with no mess

Do the same with the cross peaces . If you have problems with heat un doing some of your work next to the part you are working on , use clamps on them as well or use wet cloths . I hope this helps the best thing to do is to pratice on some scrap . Dale

Hi Dale - thats exactly how I do it but I have always added to much solder causing it to flow all over - don't know why I didn't think of using less and filing it down does the job. When in doubt ask a master!

Thanks JOE

Dale

Thanks for the quick explanation and pics.. Now I can go back and attempt to do my exhaust shrouds over on the Panther, correctly and cleanly this time.

Tim

Many thanks for the walk-through Dale.

It's the little things like filing away the excess solder which make these sorts of pieces outstanding.

Adrian.

thanks dale

its nice to know the right way filing down the solder thats a good tip that never crossed my mind

Very usefull lesson Dale! Can you let me know if it works on any metal or just the brass?
However thanks for the tips!!
Yves

There is also a solder paste that i have found very usefull on small parts .

Dale

Thanks for taking the time to post the process. Now I may just have enough confidence to give it a try.

Rich

Thanks Rich .. let us know how you go with it . Do you have your new Panther ?? If so have you started it ??? Dale