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by StarCruiser
Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Micro Kristal (not so) Klear !!!
Replies: 11
Views: 40628

Re: Micro Kristal (not so) Klear !!!

As is the case with a number of products - the conditions under which it is used can affect the results. A: Age - how long have you had it, or how long was it in stock? Old sometimes means shot... B: Humidity - was it a warm humid day? This stuff will soak up a bit of that humidity - and that will s...
by StarCruiser
Mon Apr 08, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Plastruct Weldene
Replies: 8
Views: 30965

Re: Plastruct Weldene

It's not listed on the Plastruct site at all... Just their Bondene and Plastic Weld - both of which contain toxins. :(
by StarCruiser
Sat Jul 14, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Bendable EL Wire
Replies: 12
Views: 36485

Re: Bendable EL Wire

It also doesn't appear to be very bright. Not sure if it would really work that well for lighting a model...
by StarCruiser
Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:46 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Complimentary colors + white = gray !?
Replies: 1
Views: 6726

Re: Complimentary colors + white = gray !?

Yep - blue-grays, green-grays, etc...

Those area a staple of naval camouflage going back 100+ years.

Mountbatten pink is basically a reddish-gray color.
by StarCruiser
Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Appearance of Painted Wood Decks vs. Painted Steel Decks
Replies: 6
Views: 12695

Yeah - I guess in a YUUUGE scale kit, it would work. You will probably have to overcoat it with something to darken the deck a little, or maybe fade the hull color a litter to look a bit more worn..?
by StarCruiser
Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Appearance of Painted Wood Decks vs. Painted Steel Decks
Replies: 6
Views: 12695

I can't say much about the pre-stained wood deck. One maker may get the color right while another misses it by a mile...

Not a big fan of the whole "real wood" deck thing anyway, since it doesn't really look that scale (remember the graying effect - with range).
by StarCruiser
Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Appearance of Painted Wood Decks vs. Painted Steel Decks
Replies: 6
Views: 12695

Well - there are several factors involved, the base tone of the material (wood vs steel), the surface texture and the fact that the wood will absorb some of the paint. I would expect the deck to be a little lighter than the steel sides and superstructure and the deck would look a little rougher in t...
by StarCruiser
Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Resistors: before or after LEDs in the sequence?
Replies: 7
Views: 11277

Doesn't really matter - just needs to be in the same part of the circuit to keep the current under control.
by StarCruiser
Sat May 30, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Removing dried acrylic paint?
Replies: 6
Views: 14634

Murphy's Oil Soap, or a bottle of "Graffiti Remover" and a little patience.

You can also just try the old trick of soaking them in warm water, and then use hand gel and rub the bristles clean...
by StarCruiser
Tue May 06, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: A new big flat white LED!
Replies: 35
Views: 69848

Even better - there are 3 sizes of them...

Bookmarked!
by StarCruiser
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint question;1:350 USS Ohio BB-12 Great White Fleet Era
Replies: 6
Views: 8401

If you do a little weathering (light rust etc.) the pure white will dull down a bit.

Using an extremely light grey (literally just a touch of a light grey in the white) would provide a scaling effect but, these ships were well maintained during the entire cruise of the fleet so... it's up to you.
by StarCruiser
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint question;1:350 USS Ohio BB-12 Great White Fleet Era
Replies: 6
Views: 8401

And to extend it - Pinterest has some shots, including one of the Ohio herself:

http://pinterest.com/pin/575616396093477158/
by StarCruiser
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint question;1:350 USS Ohio BB-12 Great White Fleet Era
Replies: 6
Views: 8401

The hull above the waterline, white (preferably a very pale grey). Hull below the waterline, classic "hull red", almost a red oxide color. From about the main deck up on the vertical surfaces of the hull and superstructure, "buff" - basically a tan/yellow color. The deck, bare li...