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by JadedMonk
Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Looking for small files
Replies: 10
Views: 13083

I have used double-sided archival mounting vellum (easier to remove than double sided tape) and attached fine sand paper to my thinnest mixing spatulas, the tamiya sort.

Works quite well for me.

Thomas
by JadedMonk
Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 899405

Texture. I haven't used the clay yet, though I am keen to. The paste is what you would have if you thinned the sculpt down significantly. When the paste does eventually cure it is also softer will still take an impression, such as a fingernail. The sculpt sands beautifully, very much like styrene an...
by JadedMonk
Mon May 28, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Ball joint mounting?
Replies: 11
Views: 12555

Often see them marketed as CCTV mounts. Panavise makes them too.

Ah, 'ere we go.

http://www.amazon.com/Panavise-Micro-Ro ... 52&sr=1-73
by JadedMonk
Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 899405

I'm getting something you might call ghosting on my Apollo 27, that I appear dead set against finishing. In my case I think I'm just looking at the difference in textures, between styrene and the semi-porous Aves. I haven't yet gone back and sanded with successively finer grits, but I anticipate tha...
by JadedMonk
Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 899405

Not as insane as you might think. It can and I have. Works at treat.
by JadedMonk
Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 899405

I may have mentioned in the past, but of the Aves, the Super White has an extremely fine grain and bright white ( go figure ) color. It beats all the others hands down.

Cheers,
by JadedMonk
Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:30 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 3d Printers?
Replies: 21
Views: 30681

Blender (free) and skienforge if you're serious about stl printing.
by JadedMonk
Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 3d Printers?
Replies: 21
Views: 30681

Blender (free) and skienforge if you're serious about stl printing.
by JadedMonk
Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 899405

Aptly! Thinner consistencies will be more delicate and may take longer to cure. But I have done just as you've described with consistent positive results.
by JadedMonk
Mon May 10, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Plastic cutter
Replies: 6
Views: 11295

http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/vie ... ight=tools

I was just gifted with the smaller powered miter saw for my birthday. I haven't had the chance to use it, but at the price it seems like a great deal.

JM
by JadedMonk
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Anyone use Easy Cast Clear Casting Opoxy?
Replies: 10
Views: 11391

Agreed. Whatever savings you might find in the initial purchase price will, inevitably, be lost in time, clean up, more materials, damaged parts, and sanity.

JM
by JadedMonk
Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Need advice on mold construciton
Replies: 0
Views: 9445

Need advice on mold construciton

With the population of GK'ers here, I thought it wise to consult with people who might have been in a similar bind. I need the pieces pictured here for a kit and have been casting sets for each kit. It seemed more practical to cast them in order to guaranty the dimensions, with a bonus of not drivin...
by JadedMonk
Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:44 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Need help finding electronic connectors!?
Replies: 5
Views: 4568

Not positive, but I think these are what you're looking for...

JST vertical connector
JST right angle connector

I do business with SparkFun regularly, haven' let me down yet.

Cheers, JM
by JadedMonk
Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 3-D printer for the home
Replies: 5
Views: 10024

Ah but look again, it may bear a superficial similarity to a CNC, but mounted on those axis is an ABS extruder. The Makerbot builds your object up instead of milling it down. I think the comparison to an Altair is quite apt.

cheers,
JM
by JadedMonk
Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Cold Solder/ Conductive epoxy recommendation?
Replies: 5
Views: 6449

Wire Glue is intended for just that, but mileage varies.

There's also conductive epoxy but it tends to be absurdly expensive for the quantity sold.

Cheers,

JM
by JadedMonk
Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Dymo Tape
Replies: 6
Views: 4757

You're looking for the embossing labels, something like this...

Dymo Embossing Labels

The older tape is more rigid, but even the newer stuff works a champ.

Cheers,

JM
by JadedMonk
Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Using Tape as a Guide for Scribing
Replies: 10
Views: 9009

Dymo embossed label tape will do the trick quite nicely. The older tape is better but even the stuff now sold at office supply stores will work. I bought a 3pack for about $6 the other day.

Cheers,

JM
by JadedMonk
Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: TOPIC: Fillers and surface corrections.
Replies: 51
Views: 170932

Bondo UV curing putty

I just found this today while hunting around locally for the 3M blue glazing putty. It is "Bondo UV Glazing & Spot Putty" (#930) and I wonder how it compares to the Tamiya stuff that has gotten remarkably difficult to get in the states. It was cheap, less than $7, but i don't know yet ...
by JadedMonk
Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: problematic resin casting
Replies: 10
Views: 12124

http://www.cognitivedissonant.com/graphics/MummyKey/DSCN0357.JPG[/img] I've got to learn to allow for more space around the walls too. The slow pour worked very well. I tried dusting the mold with cornstarch, but may have removed too much. Sadly, I think my resin may be past it's prime as it doesn't...
by JadedMonk
Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:20 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: problematic resin casting
Replies: 10
Views: 12124

Excellent advice guys, thanks! I'll try Joe's procedure next and check my nearest walgreens (or target) for economy brand baby powder.

Pressure and vacuum casting are on my wish list.
by JadedMonk
Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: problematic resin casting
Replies: 10
Views: 12124

problematic resin casting

Despite a bit of practice, I am having trouble my resin casts lately. The resin has a 30 min pot life. I'm pulling from a shallow open face mold and get numerous small bubbles forming close to the detail surface. Close to, mind you, but not actually breaking the detail. If I sand, at all , I expose ...
by JadedMonk
Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 899405

Behold, my brothers and sisters, for I bring you the means to end your strife as I have ended mine. Lo, while the blessed and holy Aves Apoxie Paste doth bind us and sooth the fragmented paths, we must never stray from the ordained 1:1 mixture. As it is with the universe itself, no cure may be found...
by JadedMonk
Sun Jun 07, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Compound on Clear Canopy?
Replies: 4
Views: 3500

We've probably seen the same video. A Rubbing Compound was used. Tamiya actually offers 4 grades. It works just like sandpaper. Any quality polishing compound (even toothpaste, to a degree) will work. You just need to get the surface smooth enough to restore transparency.

Cheers,

JM
by JadedMonk
Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Aves woes
Replies: 4
Views: 5662

Petroleum Jelly, no seriously!

Also cling wrap.

Used both with great success.

Cheers,

JM
by JadedMonk
Sun May 10, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Masking Tape Trouble
Replies: 17
Views: 15782

One should also check out the relatively new Frog Tape . A green tape now available at any half decent hardware store. There is an additional compound in the adhesive that will expand to fill those minute fissures that cause the capillary action Joseph Osborn mentioned. A little pricey compared to t...
by JadedMonk
Mon May 04, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: USB Cable and Battery power
Replies: 4
Views: 4549

In theory it sounds great! A couple of thoughts though, Make sure the frame can run on USB. A dinky unit I bought for Mother's Day one year can only charge and the display sleeps when connected. Major Fail. Make sure you can supply enough amperage. This is getting awfully close to the limits of my k...
by JadedMonk
Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: How do I properly cast cylinders?
Replies: 10
Views: 15519

Scott, I say stay the course with respect to those engine cowls. You can glue them such that they are more circular. Still, it would be much, much easier to cast them as solid half-rounds, as suggested. About the electronics, I understand the impulse to do more, believe me I do! Just don't let yours...
by JadedMonk
Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:25 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Looking for a 5 LED chaser circuit
Replies: 8
Views: 11655

How good are you at soldering? All that is necessary to turn this cylon eye into a bussard collector is arranging the LEDs in a circle and choosing a pattern that works for you. I do recall someone cobbling together an LED bussard collector... but i can't for the life of me remember where I saw it o...
by JadedMonk
Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Looking for a 5 LED chaser circuit
Replies: 8
Views: 11655

Yup, Maker's Shed , BG Micro,
Curious Inventor, Fun Gizmos

They will range from $10 for a kit to $15 for assembled. I've purchased from all of the above and they are reliable and trustworthy.

Cheers,

JM
by JadedMonk
Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: does anyone know what kind of putty this guy uses>?
Replies: 16
Views: 17718

Honestly? If you're looking for 2-part modeling compounds you can't do better than Aves Apoxie Sculpt.

It will smooth water or alcohol, but the usefulness is multiplied ten-fold if you use Safety Solvent.