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- Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:32 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Styrene Rod with Wire Core?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21489
Re: Styrene Rod with Wire Core?
Evern if we could really thin styrene rod, it'll probably apt to start bending/curling (when we don't want it to) when exposed to a bit of heat. Plastic-coated wire would not have such a problem.
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:36 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Who collects stuff for scratch building?
- Replies: 403
- Views: 1203620
Re: Who collects stuff for scratch building?
Shuttlecraft in waiting https://www.amazon.com/CORPER-TOYS-Bullet-Modern-Locomotives/dp/B07PM2M3HZ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=CORPER+TOYS&qid=1680368166&sr=8-3 And along similar lines.. I've seen these over at the Daiso here in Los Angeles (Daiso is a chain of 100-yen shop from Japan) https://yout...
- Sat May 28, 2022 3:20 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Best online source for hemispheres?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 329800
Re: Best online source for hemispheres?
from what I'd read, ping pong balls are made of ABS, so you'll need to use something other than the usual model plastic glue (for polystyrene)Andrew Gorman wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 7:43 pm A lot of fishing bobbers are styrene. Ping Pong balls are some un-glueable plastic, unfortunately.
- Fri May 27, 2022 12:56 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Best online source for hemispheres?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 329800
Re: Best online source for hemispheres?
And if you don't mind doing some cutting, ping-pong balls are around 40mm diameter (about 1.57")
and perhaps another thing that might be worth looking into -- fishing float/bobber/buoy -- I believe there are some that can be snapped apart.
and perhaps another thing that might be worth looking into -- fishing float/bobber/buoy -- I believe there are some that can be snapped apart.
- Sun May 22, 2022 11:09 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Discarded CD jewel cases
- Replies: 15
- Views: 39412
Re:
Pictures worth a thousand words :) http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff321/taylortony/modelling/case.jpg thats the lid some of my CD's come with on the stack, as it is recessed, painting the stiffners as a frame then mounting it flush it could be a large window on a ship, either in the top or the ...
- Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:59 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Working with old second hand kits
- Replies: 6
- Views: 26242
Re: Working with old second hand kits
I'm apt to scan the decal sheet before doing anything -- that way if disaster strikes, I've at least got something to work with (as a starting point) when trying to re-create the decals.
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:03 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Gundam Marker Plating Silver
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15922
Gundam Marker Plating Silver
Ms. Kino Kosaka tries out the 600 yen Gundam Marker Plating Silver on her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWB-VxklRK0 okay, she's speaking Japanese, so not understanding what's she saying might bug you -- though I think that just by watching you'll probably be able to glean some info...
- Wed Mar 24, 2021 11:30 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Lighting full sized weapons
- Replies: 7
- Views: 51371
Re: Lighting full sized weapons
Remembering an electroluminescent product from several years ago, I think named 'Lightsheet', I played in Google and found ... While it may not be the perfect specimen for the project it definitely is the right type of thing. https://www.adafruit.com/product/414 Electroluminescent (EL) Panel - 20cm...
- Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:22 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Stupid question, but....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 264431
Re: Stupid question, but....
Tow Mater?
https://youtu.be/h3fKFocGkkk
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:44 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Decanting aerosol paint cans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 22502
Re: Decanting aerosol paint cans
Can I use these straws to decant spray paint cans? https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Aerosol-Straws-Lubricant-Automotive/dp/B01E2N49B6/ref=pd_di_sccai_3/141-8939707-2445028?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01E2N49B6&pd_rd_r=a7ff31a4-8f18-4da1-a846-58fdf52b6068&pd_rd_w=Imta5&pd_rd_wg=Rd1lf&a...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:20 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Stupid question, but....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 264431
Re: Stupid question, but....
A static language (i.e. one that doesn't change [or adapt to the situation at hand]) is a dead language.
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:08 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Stupid question, but....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 264431
Re: Stupid question, but....
... and how 'bout "colonel"? Tthe pronunciation of "ker-nul" may not be obvious from the spelling.
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:41 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Stupid question, but....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 264431
Re: Stupid question, but....
https://web.archive.org/web/20080927200637/http://future-past.com/interview/charlesadams.php Interview: Charles Adams By Steve Fronczek 20 January 2008 ... Q: Did you use any inspiration from the old show to incorporate into your designs? .... The original design was brought to life by building a bo...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:27 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Stupid question, but....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 264431
Re: Stupid question, but....
Ever have the urge to add surface detail that when viewed at a certain angle and lit from a certain angle that if forms the appearance of something that vaguely looks like a 1940s-era pinup -- then call it Betty Greeble? [shrug] aluminium or aluminum... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5YKLxWRXo4 th...
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Making decals
- Replies: 22
- Views: 122780
Re: Making decals
another interesting video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqaobr6w6_I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqaobr6w6_I
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:49 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 250023
Re: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?
Hrm... :-k I wonder having this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2CWfSLyjx8pa played in the background may help? Perhaps the sound waves may provide a bit of agitation of the solution that may help to "stir things up" as well as loose and perhaps dislodge the bits that get stuck... Perhap...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:19 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Making decals
- Replies: 22
- Views: 122780
Re: Making decals
In other words -- difference between additive (light) vs subtractive (ink/pigment).TazMan2000 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:30 pm Colours don't reproduce accurately as well since monitors are RGB and basic laser and inkjet are CMYK.
TazMan2000
Interesting YouTube video show fun stuff about RGB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbdx4I7STg
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:43 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Making decals
- Replies: 22
- Views: 122780
Re: Making decals
One thing that's a good idea to always have on your artwork -- a refence scale (e.g. a 1"x1" rectangle) so that you can make sure that things aren't getting distorted or resized. Frequently you might find that a scanned image imported into your drawing program may not print out the same si...
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:37 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Making decals
- Replies: 22
- Views: 122780
Re: Making decals
One thing to keep in mind is that the DPI (dots-per-inch) of your video monitor is likely to be much lower than what you'd have on a printer. At the low end of the scale for a printer might be 300dpi (more recent printers should would be capable of 1200dpi). Back when CRTs were common on microcomput...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:06 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 250023
Re: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?
I suppose Sprite might be so effective in this task?TurkeyVolumeGuessingMan wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:00 pm Coca Cola. It might not work as quickly, but it is gentler on the plastic than bleach.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfbRs_qEYVw
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:25 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Vallejo "Shifter" colours aka Space Dust
- Replies: 5
- Views: 18678
Re: Vallejo "Shifter" colours aka Space Dust
Going off on a tangent here... I do rather enjoy watching Ms. Kino Kōsaka's channel --- in this video she tries some experiments with iridescent and metallic powders for nails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkzEjsJYV8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMamx03Bszk Okay -- it might not help if you don...
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:32 pm
- Forum: Important Site News
- Topic: Mark Yungblut Has Passed
- Replies: 15
- Views: 97422
Re: Mark Yungblut Has Passed
Condolences to his family and friends.
- Fri May 22, 2020 6:43 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Goodbye, Model Master (update)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 121118
Re: Goodbye, Model Master (update)
I heard from a reliable source -- who happens to be the nephew of the brother-in-law of the best friend of the former college roommate of the next door neighbor of postman of ... ... and to verify -- I consulted one of those psychics you see advertised on the TV that you can phone -- so that pretty ...
- Tue May 19, 2020 7:37 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 154387
Re: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?
... Yes, they have changed it - and not for the better. In the UK it is no longer called Kleer but is now Pledge Revive It Floor Gloss . They are unspecific about the constituents of the film former but it certainly doesn't perform as well as old-style Kleer/Future. It not only sucks, it stinks bec...
- Mon May 11, 2020 5:47 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 154387
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Making decals
- Replies: 22
- Views: 122780
Re: Making decals
We have a colour laser printer at the office. The cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner cartridges are anywhere between $80 to $120 *each* (price depends on the colour).
- Thu Apr 02, 2020 10:53 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Using Blender and other 3D drawing tools for builds
- Replies: 16
- Views: 83964
Re: Using Blender and other 3D drawing tools for builds
I was puzzled why it was behaving somewhat belligerently and constantly requiring input of ethanol... then it dawned on me, I shouldn't be trying to use Bender for the task.
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:42 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: mixing flesh from other colors
- Replies: 4
- Views: 28234
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Fitting acetate to window frames?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 27689
Re: Fitting acetate to window frames?
Vacuform them using the original parts as a master. Fill them with clay or plaster to act as a heat sink, or make a plaster copy. I have melted styrene masters in a Mattel vacuform machine, so be careful. Do be careful with plaster -- reaction is exothermic (i.e. gives off heat) --- used to have a ...
- Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:17 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Comic style color scheme help.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 35621
Re: Comic style color scheme help.
a bit off topic... Nanoblock Monotone colour set
https://www.amazon.com/Kawada-NAN-NB015 ... B00DIYEJLQ
note: Nanoblocks are about 1/2 the linear dimensions of standard Lego.
https://nanoblockus.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Kawada-NAN-NB015 ... B00DIYEJLQ
note: Nanoblocks are about 1/2 the linear dimensions of standard Lego.
https://nanoblockus.com/