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Been a while since you asked, did you get anything going on that? I'd say give it a shot, if it doesn't work out you can just strip it with EZ Off and start over. I'm learning that nothing in this hobby (or many others) really goes right the first time around, you have to screw stuff up and learn f...

that's pretty cool, and will definitely be useful in future, but without knowing what colour the guy used it can't help me now i'd try and contact him, but there's no contact info on that gallery (found it through google) so unless anyone knows who it was ;-;?

Building one of these; http://www.starshipmodeler.com/trek/jk_ddrex.htm I like the green used here; http://www.dyksterhouse.org/~martin/gallery/album47/IMG_4628 anyone know what Tamiya/Humbrol would be the closest to this? (rattlecans, don't have an airbrush)[/i] http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/medi...

sure, I don't think i've linked a picture on this forum that *wasn't* hosted anywhere else though, wasn't even aware I could upload images here. You can't. The issue is often confused and confusing, we go through this every time... :roll: It's solely as a courtesy to the few people who are still on...

can you spray topcoat over it or will the windows fog up? these are the kinds of windows i'm going to be doing it with; http://www.starshipmodeler.com/trek/jk_ddrex_19_TailWindows.jpg would I just use I dunno, a toothpick and dab a bit of it on the end and fill the window in? I can just see it getti...

sure, I don't think i've linked a picture on this forum that *wasn't* hosted anywhere else though, wasn't even aware I could upload images here.

Your aren't gonna get that same effect or paint control with a rattle-can because if you 'could' everyone would be doing it and airbrushes wouldn't exist anymore. Learn the malarky. noooo I don't wanna :P obviously I won't get exactly the same effect or anywhere near as good, but anything that's ju...

I'm pretty handy with tamiya cans, i've done a few gundam kits with them and they turned out great, but i've not done anything more than a single flat colour on any one peice, so I don't know where to start when it comes to shading. I'm building a romulan warbird, and I *was* just going to give it a...

http://www.emodels.co.uk/plastic-kits/p ... s_id=24623

has anyone used this? how easy is it to make tiny starship windows out of if you are just filling in the holes, is it runny or thick? would it run any paint it comes into contact with?

There are flat(ish) nuts designed to fit that kind of threaded lamp tubing. Thread one nut onto one end of the tube, fit it through the base, then thread another nut on top to cinch it down. They also make another lamp part (I think it's called a cap) that goes over the top nut to cover it up and m...

If you want something like this , try this: Go to the Goodwill/thrift store, and buy any lamp. This is the threaded pipe that holds the shade on the base. If not, Gooooooooooooogle "threaded pipe". Hope this helps, and show some pics of what you're working on! :D thanks, right now i'm sti...

I am really struggling with this, I have no idea how to mount the model to a base I have! o_o i've been searching for threaded hollow tubing and all such variants of those words but I can't find anything suitable.. even if I shell out for the pre-built pole from trekmodeler (this thing: http://www.t...

sorry you've completely lost me now, I don't even know what you are talking about

You can find the DC jacks that are panel mount (threaded body with a nut) that will allow it to hold the weight of the ship. Consider using the 1/4" mono or stero jack it can hold more weight. Even if you use a smaller rod to mount the ship, the jack needs to hold the wieght and withstand the ...

going to be starting this project soon; http://www.starshipmodeler.com/trek/jk_ddrex.htm and i'm at the stage of planning the electronics and purchasing stuff. my previous model went straight into the mains with an old 5v phone charger with no switch or anything, and I hooked the plug directly into ...