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by Max Nex
Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:07 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Model Master Acryl.... keeps getting better and better
Replies: 2
Views: 12279

Re: Model Master Acryl.... keeps getting better and better

it has been my favorite brand of paint since they came out with it.
that other 500 series stuff was crap!
(also quite fond of Pollyscale , too)
by Max Nex
Sat Aug 06, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: With what do you secure LED wires to your model?
Replies: 23
Views: 33233

electrical tape ???
by Max Nex
Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:44 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Need help painting polypropylene
Replies: 14
Views: 19677

MSDS

by Max Nex
Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Source for syphon feed tubing?
Replies: 8
Views: 15278

if the tube was square with the bottom of the jar it might have formed a seal
preventing paint from going in.
try cutting off the end at an angle (45 degrees?) so that paint can go in.
by Max Nex
Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:11 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint compatability
Replies: 6
Views: 10288

it also causes them to turn yellow...as I learned the hard way on a model of the USS Reliant. :( (it was also over an enamel-based white) I know that Testors Dullcote and Gloss Cote turn everything yellow because they are crap. Yeah , I've heard that before ; Testors should just stop making them !
by Max Nex
Mon Sep 07, 2015 3:17 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Testors acrylic clear paint staying soft...
Replies: 6
Views: 11704

I use either Polly-S acrylic thinner or Testors Acryl thinner.
and never more than 15% thinner.

are you by any chance spraying it too thickly?
one or two thin coats are all you should need.
by Max Nex
Mon Sep 07, 2015 3:13 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint compatability
Replies: 6
Views: 10288

Enamels can go on top of acrylics, and acrylics can go on top of enamels, as far as my experience goes. Never use a clear lacquer to seal decals, since they may eat away at the decal film. it also causes them to turn yellow...as I learned the hard way on a model of the USS Reliant. :( (it was also ...
by Max Nex
Sun May 03, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Is it just me or do acrylics not cover nearly as well?
Replies: 22
Views: 50879

if its spitting and sputtering then there is definitely a problem. not sure what is is. I've used Polly S , Testors Acryl and Tamiya's thinner with Tamiya paint , all with good results. I've found that Tamiya's flat paint needs a 50/50 mix of paint and thinner and then stir the ever livin fekk out o...
by Max Nex
Sat Feb 14, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Bottle equivalent of Tamiya AS-16 spray?
Replies: 5
Views: 19026

what's AS-16 ????
without a name it is meaningless
or (I hate to say it) an FS number
by Max Nex
Thu May 08, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Paint Thinner Alternative
Replies: 13
Views: 20767

I've read somewhere Acrylics can be thinned with alcohol, is this true? in my limited experience with alcohol I found that it actually cused the paint to dry too quickly--even inside the airbrush before it got to the model. highly recommend the use of Acrylic Retarder if you are using alcohol. Tami...
by Max Nex
Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Base Coat Colors For Cadet Series Enterprises?
Replies: 6
Views: 10271

penguinpc wrote:
Just painted these three gloss white today.

Now to make a decision on the C.
either Duck Egg Blue (FS 35622) or Flanker Pale Blue
by Max Nex
Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Base Coat Colors For Cadet Series Enterprises?
Replies: 6
Views: 10271

for A, B and Reliant I recommend Gloss White-that comes in a spray can
by Max Nex
Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Diffusing led strips
Replies: 10
Views: 16911

1. airbrush the outside of the clear pieces clear flat.
(actually it's not clear , but a bit hazy)
2. go to the kitchen and steal some waxed paper and wrap that around the led strips.
two layers of waxed paper might be required.
:thumbsup:
by Max Nex
Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Tamiya Paint Info
Replies: 5
Views: 8171

I have also used Polly-S thinner and Testors ACRYL thinner with results that are as good as X-20A but without that nasty smell.
for flat paint I would recommend a 50/50 mix of paint to thinner.
by Max Nex
Mon May 13, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: 1:2500 Scale Enterprise B Question
Replies: 9
Views: 9009

all model paints should specify if they are gloss,satin or matte finish.

if they don't , then ask the people who work at the hobby shop.
by Max Nex
Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: USS Voyager lightning start up sequence
Replies: 13
Views: 12155

neat !
by Max Nex
Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Filling seams on light colored plastic?
Replies: 6
Views: 11525

I am surprised no one offered you the obvious solution...
Squadron White Putty
stock number 09060
by Max Nex
Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:49 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: cleaning parts before priming
Replies: 4
Views: 3040

Pollyscale Plastic Prep.
it's purposely designed to remove oils,dirt,mold-release agents and render the plastic static-free for painting.
by Max Nex
Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: USS Voyager lightning start up sequence
Replies: 13
Views: 12155

both are images of the CGI version.
I would not use either as a reference.
by Max Nex
Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: USS Voyager lightning start up sequence
Replies: 13
Views: 12155

the torpedo tubes only glow when they are firing,not all the time.
by Max Nex
Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Deflector Dish Color
Replies: 4
Views: 4053

I like to use Humbrol 171 Antique Bronze
by Max Nex
Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Batteries
Replies: 5
Views: 4835

ma stands for micro-amperes -1/1000th of an amp
1.4 Amps would fry all the l.e.d.s and the wiring unless it were pretty big.
by Max Nex
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Painting wit acrylics... heater about 20-30 feet away. :)
Replies: 3
Views: 2337

I think you might have a bigger problem with dust than using the airbrush.
by Max Nex
Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: WTB Silicone for molds
Replies: 10
Views: 17443

http://www.micromark.com/SearchResult.a ... bber+resin

I've used this rubber and CR-300 resin with good effect.
(after a learning curve-I was a newbie then)