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Thanks. I see what you're getting at and will try it.

I've never seen this before. I'm building the Imai Sky 1 from UFO (it need a lot of work) and there's a bubble in the canopy! It's about 3mm wide and I really don't know how to get rid of it. The bubble is along the front window and it is noticeable if you really look. I've considered drilling the b...

It's been a while. I need help! I was tasked to "junk out" a model for a friend and someone suggested RUST ALL. Has anyone tried it? Can you shoot it with an airbrush? Does it have to painted on? And is this product worth the time and money? Thanks to all who answer these questions.

That's what I thought.

I'm getting ready to build the ABC war robot from Judge Dredd and has anyone ever used GOOP, the house hold adhesive and sealant to build vinyl kits with? I'm just curious. Seems like it would work, but would the toluene based glue eventaully melt the vinyl?

Uhhhhh...hate to burst your bubble, but that's been around before. .One trick to remember is to not to melt the sprue way too hot.It may cause a bump on the other side. Believe me, I know. Sorry...

Thanks for all your help. I'm so close to finising this model that I don't want to screw up now!
Leo

I read the thread on Future floor wax hoping to find an answer to my dilemma. First of all, I'm not a big FFW fan, but wanted to try it again. I've been working on a Batwing and have masked the canopy after applying Future. There will be undoubtedly goo from the masking tape (yes, it's low tack). No...

Not to mention the nicer cleaner look to the model too.
Leo Limuaco

And that I fo Ter...that I do...I've never built one of these kits before. It's a challenge and kind of fun...
Later, Leo

COOL! Thanks a lot to both of you for the advice. I never thought of using steam. Looks like I'm off to Wal Mart!
Leo

I'm helping this kid build a 4ft long Hinderburg and the frame is made out of balsa wood that's 3/8 in in thickness and are 1 and 1/2 feet long. My question is whether you can wet the wood in water to make it pliable and if you can, for how long? I have to conform the strips to make to bend for the ...

Yup salt. I'm a believer. Used it on a helicopter model and the efect was great.
Leo Limuaco

The weird grease like substance is normal. Aves is just like wonder puty that I bought 4 years ago. It's still good. As long as you keep the lids on and keep ii in a cool dry place like a storage cabinet or drawer it should last a good long time. Here's a sign that it doesn't work anymore. When you ...

So I'll be shooting at 25-30 psi. Is that too much? I'll be thinning the stuff like other paints I've thinned, right?
Leo

Thanks, man.
Leo

I bought a bottle of Gunze's Mr. Surfacer 1000 and I'm wondering if anyone of you has ever shot it through an airbrush? I know I can hand paint it on and I kow what it does to paint brushes. I also know that you can get Mr. Surafcer in a can to spray, but I've always wondered if you could. I got som...

Believe it or not. I have what you're describing. I scored some with a bunch of Badger knock offs. If you want one, please PM me on this website.
Leo Limuaco

Okay. Thanks. I'll try that.
Leo Limuaco

Can't redip the canopy in Future. The canopy is already attached to the cockpit already. I'll try some alcohol and the cotton swab. If not, I'll try buffing it out with a paper towel. Thanks.
Leo Limuaco

No. I don't use CA to glue canopies, because of that reason. I'm assuming that the ammonia is reacting to the Future. I'll try polishing the canopy to see if that works. Thanks.
Leo Limuaco

So that's why...Okay one more question. I've already used future on this canopy that I've already used liquid latex. I'm guessing that the fogging is due to the ammonia in the liquid latex. How do I remove the fogging?
Leo Limuaco