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by mike_espo
Sun May 01, 2011 3:23 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Making Clear Windows
Replies: 62
Views: 226148

Micro Krystal Klear works great! :D Use it for creating 1/72 scale windows. Dries as the name suggests: Crystal Clear!

I should think for small scale portholes, it should be great.
by mike_espo
Fri Apr 29, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Best filler for resin
Replies: 10
Views: 11860

Thanks for all the replys. :D I used CA and am letting it cure. Ill see how it goes. :-k
by mike_espo
Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:51 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Best filler for resin
Replies: 10
Views: 11860

Am building the 1/1400 PNT Ennex o won. (NX-01) Great quality kit, but a few pinholes.

Using med CA. I may have to get some more Mr Surfacer 500. :(
by mike_espo
Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:35 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Best filler for resin
Replies: 10
Views: 11860

Best filler for resin

Hello. I looked through the forum, and just wanted to know what is the best filler material for filling resin pinholes?

I tried white Squadron putty mixed with acetone, CA glue and Mr. Surfacer 500. All have their weaknesses.

Any thoughts or opinions would be most helpful.

thanks
by mike_espo
Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Realistic lights
Replies: 8
Views: 10732

do a test with both white and silver. See which looks best for your subject. For big lights, I think white will. Testors Model Master Chrome is my go-to for this purpose. It has a mirror shine and no visible grains. Plus, it's easily hand-brushed so you can just do points. Yes. I have found that al...
by mike_espo
Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:22 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Realistic lights
Replies: 8
Views: 10732

Thanks! Ill use chrome silver enamel for the base.

Thinking of using AlcladII aluminum for the overall color. Not so sure which shade to use though...
by mike_espo
Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Realistic lights
Replies: 8
Views: 10732

Realistic lights

What color paint should you use if you are trying to replicate "lights"?

I just bought the 1/1400 PNT NX-01 and it is solid resin, so no lighting is possible. :(

thanks