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by admiralcag
Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decals
Replies: 9
Views: 31137

Re: Decals

It *should* work. If you have one, test with a spare decal.

Vern
by admiralcag
Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:19 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decals
Replies: 9
Views: 31137

Re: Decals

- Apply a gloss coat that is chemically different from your color coat. Future is always a good choice. - Dip your decal in warm water for about 30 seconds. You can mix in some PVA glue (Elmer's) to help the decals stick. Place on a piece of paper towel to drain excess water. Let it sit for about a ...
by admiralcag
Tue Jul 10, 2018 5:51 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Just Bought an Arduino Experimentor’s Kit
Replies: 13
Views: 52932

Re: Just Bought an Arduino Experimentor’s Kit

TurkeyVolumeGuessingMan wrote: Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:16 pm In the same way the SSM site provides decals modelers have designed to print out, it would be pretty nice if there were some section of the site here in which people can share Arduino scripts.
That is an awesome idea!

Vern
by admiralcag
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decal Silvering (After gloss/micro SOL/SET)
Replies: 11
Views: 28449

Re: Decal Silvering (After gloss/micro SOL/SET)

Dang. Have you considered Solvaset?

Vern
by admiralcag
Thu May 31, 2018 5:48 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decal Silvering (After gloss/micro SOL/SET)
Replies: 11
Views: 28449

Re: Decal Silvering (After gloss/micro SOL/SET)

Hmmm... Round2 decals?
by admiralcag
Wed May 30, 2018 5:46 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decal Silvering (After gloss/micro SOL/SET)
Replies: 11
Views: 28449

Re: Decal Silvering (After gloss/micro SOL/SET)

To be clear, you want to use the SOL (red bottle). This is the secret sauce that makes it work.

Vern
by admiralcag
Tue May 29, 2018 5:33 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decal Silvering (After gloss/micro SOL/SET)
Replies: 11
Views: 28449

Re: Decal Silvering (After gloss/micro SOL/SET)

Only thing I can think of is not having a wet surface on the model when appying the decal, I DO wet the surface only with Micro SOL (the blue one) Thats the only thing I could think of that's causing this - happened on my last two/three models! Micro Set is the blue bottle. It is a wetting agent an...
by admiralcag
Fri Mar 23, 2018 5:50 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Clear coat to use over silver
Replies: 9
Views: 30517

Re: Clear coat to use over silver

Alclad II Aqua Gloss Klear Kote Varnish (ALC600) is chemically almost identical to Future. I've not tried hand-painting this on, but it coats well enough with a cheap spray-gun until you replace your airbrush. It goes on Alclad finishes without destroying the metallic look. Is there any advantage t...
by admiralcag
Sat Jul 22, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Advanced. Decals
Replies: 210
Views: 667949

Re: Advanced. Decals

Easy Lift Off and repaint?

Vern
by admiralcag
Sat Jul 01, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Tools of the Trade
Replies: 48
Views: 181101

Re: Tools of the Trade

Do you think they would sharpen well?

Vern
by admiralcag
Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:31 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Tools of the Trade
Replies: 48
Views: 181101

Re: Tools of the Trade

How light?

Seriously, how do these compare to your really nice chisels?

Vern
by admiralcag
Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Light defusing?
Replies: 23
Views: 36065

I've used batting, tracing paper, frosted gels.

Vern
by admiralcag
Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:25 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Tamiya Paint and thinner
Replies: 6
Views: 12927

Kewl! I have been wanting to try the lacquer thinner for airbrushing. Would Mr. Color Leveling Thinner work, too?
by admiralcag
Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Tamiya Paint and thinner
Replies: 6
Views: 12927

Use the lacquer thinner for brush painting, correct?

Vern
by admiralcag
Sat Aug 13, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Painting Pippets
Replies: 13
Views: 29560

I got a 500 count box of pipettes from Amazon (50ml, I think) for $15 a while back. Much cheaper than the Testors and pretty sturdy. I had been reusing the pipettes for thinner for a long time and they just recently split.

I need to order more...

Vern
by admiralcag
Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:26 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 33 inch TOS Enterprise - Studio Scale Replica
Replies: 65
Views: 194558

I am.

Vern
by admiralcag
Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:13 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: question on photo-etch annealing
Replies: 7
Views: 18571

I'm looking at doing some fine antennas - GMM's Enterprise radars and ParaGrafix's Pilgrim Observer dishes. I need to pick up a butane torch for larger parts. I will experiment with some frets.

Thanks!

Vern
by admiralcag
Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:22 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: question on photo-etch annealing
Replies: 7
Views: 18571

question on photo-etch annealing

I need to anneal some photo-etch on my stove top. How high should I set the burner and when will I know that it has been heated enough?

Thanks!

Vern
by admiralcag
Fri May 16, 2014 6:21 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Need to remove tape adhesive from paint job
Replies: 5
Views: 18195

I have had good luck with Scotch Magic Tape. The higher tack will lift off the residue. Dab it.

Vern
by admiralcag
Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: salt masking question
Replies: 9
Views: 22847

I will try both. Thanks, guys!

Vern
by admiralcag
Sat Apr 19, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: salt masking question
Replies: 9
Views: 22847

salt masking question

Last night, I made my first attempt at salt masking. Didn't go well. The water didn't want to spread out.

So, what should I use to break the surface tension of the water? Flat finish? Dish soap? Any suggestions welcome.

Vern
by admiralcag
Sat Feb 15, 2014 6:46 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Best way to secure fiber strands
Replies: 11
Views: 14579

Kylwell wrote:Heat shrink tubing.
Seconded.

Vern
by admiralcag
Sat Jun 29, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Colors. Types of paint
Replies: 185
Views: 730999

Thanks for the link, it's exactly what I was looking for! Could I use that type of alcohol to clean off the clumpy coat of paint that's already on the model? Like if I soaked the parts in the alcohol, could I wipe off the paint? You're welcome. I don't think soaking in alcohol will allow you to rem...
by admiralcag
Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:55 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Colors. Types of paint
Replies: 185
Views: 730999

Tamiya is one of the worse for brush painting. Doesn't level well and dries very quickly which makes it clumpy. Actually, you have to know how to thin it properly. This technique works like a champ! Used it for detail painting on my Monkeemobile blower, which Kylwell saw right after I painted it. h...
by admiralcag
Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:42 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Clyde "En'til'Zog" Jones has passed away
Replies: 28
Views: 82789

:(

He sent me his primer on electronics a few years back while I was in Iraq. One of those guys I wanted to meet in person. Peace and strength to his family.

Vern
by admiralcag
Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:48 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: metalizing polycarbonate...
Replies: 2
Views: 3932

metalizing polycarbonate...

I have been commissioned to build a tesla gun from Warehouse 13. Instead of using machined aluminum for the frame, I am going with polycarbonate. The client wants this to be a "hero prop." So, it will need to be able to hold up to scrutiny and be durable. Question - what would be the best ...
by admiralcag
Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:03 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrush tips and tricks for a first timer!
Replies: 2
Views: 3432

My Badger 350 was a prized possession until I upgraded to the Iwata Revolution. Be careful when cleaning it. The rubber O ring on the tip can be torn easily. Lacquer thinner will eat that and the rubber seal in the needle. You can get extra needles for it (H, M, F). I was able to do freehand camoufl...
by admiralcag
Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:10 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Eliminating voids without a pressure pot?
Replies: 16
Views: 19888

Antenociti wrote:well, if you get a pressure pot you wont need to vacuum the RTV moulds, just pressure-cast them also - job done.
I was under the impression that if you pressure cast with a mold that hadn't been vacuumed, the mold would collapse. Is this not correct?

Vern
by admiralcag
Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:05 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Eliminating voids without a pressure pot?
Replies: 16
Views: 19888

I made a one-part mold. The inside of the bulkhead is inside the plenum chamber and not visible. I am using Alumilite. The pot life is only a couple of minutes and it is even shorter with the small batches I am mixing. A couple of the voids were caused by trying to get a little more resin in the mol...