Starship Modeler Discussion Forums

If you're careful, you shouldn't have to replace it. That is unless damaged, as stated above. So far my HP-C has been going great for a bit over a year now. And you'll know if you damage the needle. Once when cleaning my Badger 150 needle, I dropped it. Just like buttered toast, the thing twisted un...

You've got the right idea, and the hair dryer will heat it nice and slowly so you won't have too much trouble with it getting 'wilty'. When you first get it to the heating point, it should gently bend back to the original shape on its own with very little prodding. Use a straight surface or other pa...

All incriminating pics need to be in there - hit up Mrs. DasPhule for the goodies!

I couldn't make it last year, this year I plan on attending. What about you?

My wife is very supportive of my hobby, and the subject of her joining me with our daughter. However, given the location of the hotel, it could prove to be a very long weekend for someone who isn't totally into the SF model thing. The only reason for them to go, really, would be to spend time with m...