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by Oroka
Wed May 11, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: UV Glue?
Replies: 8
Views: 16488

I use Bondic to fill larger holes rather than putty. UV has to get at it to cure it, so you cant use it as an adhesive. It is very useful in specific situations, and I have found a few good uses for it in day to day life. I rebuilt a friends glasses while he waited for new ones. The Bondic was alot ...
by Oroka
Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:50 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 3d Printers?
Replies: 21
Views: 30673

I have ordered a sample keychain from the 3D printer mentioned in THIS thread, I will test the quality of the print detail and how it responds to sanding, scribing, painting.

I have a few ideas that this would make extremely more simple if I can just have the part printed.
by Oroka
Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: This may be usefull to someone...
Replies: 4
Views: 9739

Looks like their prices are reasonable too. Maybe I will use for a custom ship I am planning on building. Think this would be suitable for a 1:2500 star trek ship? I wish there was some shots of this next to other materials. Maybe I will just order a designed item as a sample. ::update:: They have a...
by Oroka
Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:36 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Removal.
Replies: 119
Views: 415146

I have used 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, left to soak for a day or so, and scrubbed with a tooth brush.

I have also used 'Oxyclean' stain removing treatment in water. Seems to work okay, less fumes than the alcohol.