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by Robert S
Tue Aug 22, 2017 5:38 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Beginner Airbrush Setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 26721

Re: Beginner Airbrush Setup?

I just converted to CO2. I got my tank from a Fire Extinguisher place. You could also look at places that support home brewing. That is where I got my regulator (could have gotten the tank there as well but the other place was cheaper) Welding supply also has the items but I find they are jerks Tank...
by Robert S
Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:33 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 742233

Re: Basics. Weathering. Washes

anything you do will destroy your decals if they are not sealed. Here is a very simple technique that will get you through. It’s water and pastels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrCueONhuko Even if you are not going to paint the model you should seal it if you can If that is not an option I really ...
by Robert S
Wed Aug 09, 2017 3:53 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Stuck Private Messages
Replies: 4
Views: 17874

Re: Stuck Private Messages

Ok. Cool and thanks!
by Robert S
Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Stuck Private Messages
Replies: 4
Views: 17874

Re: Stuck Private Messages

Hi

Yes in my out box and not showing as sent in my sent folder

Thanks
by Robert S
Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Stuck Private Messages
Replies: 4
Views: 17874

Stuck Private Messages

Hi

Can someone help me? My private messages do not seem to send unless the person i am sending them to is online. Is there a setting I missed or some other way to fix it?

I receive PMs when not online so I am confused.

Thanks

Robert
by Robert S
Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:03 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What are Iwata airbrushes like?
Replies: 18
Views: 14487

You won't go wrong with the brush. Had my Eclipes for several years and love it. As far as price it depend on which one you are looking at. The have the noral brushs like the Eclips and Revolutions that are in the Badger Pash range and then they have the Microns which are hand matched brushes built ...
by Robert S
Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:57 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Compressor advice...
Replies: 24
Views: 16679

Don't know if this is available to you but I bought this several years ago and love it. It is moderatly quiet and has a regultor that works fairly well. Added a moister trap that I got at Home Depot and a couple of 1/4" fittings and it done for about 140.00US http://www.toolsdirect.com/presenta...
by Robert S
Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:37 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Best masking tape?
Replies: 10
Views: 8784

Tamiya an the blue 3M Painters tape. that is all i use
by Robert S
Wed May 25, 2005 6:32 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Masking tape question
Replies: 4
Views: 6459

you can get Tamiya Tape in up to 40mm widths now

http://spruebrothers.zoovy.com/product/TAM87063
by Robert S
Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:36 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: darkened lines
Replies: 8
Views: 15763

you can also use washs to do it as well. Check out the sticky topics in the Finishing forum. Also try the hits and tips. There are also some good info here http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/TNT.htm http://www.starshipmodeler.com/tech/ms_wash.htm http://www.starshipmodeler.com/tech/tiplist.cfm
by Robert S
Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:47 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Need advice on type of spray paint equipment to purchase
Replies: 6
Views: 7129

The CH compressor w/tank is the way to go. The compressor is not to noisey and only runs about 5 min tops to fill the tank. I can get about 30 min or so of spraying before it kicks back on( if you shut th ecompressor off it won't. It has an auto start once the tank gets below 60psi or so). Should be...
by Robert S
Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:37 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Can Future be used on kitchen floors?
Replies: 8
Views: 9937

Oh I didn't say that it SHOULD be used for that. Just that is what it was made for
by Robert S
Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:10 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Can Future be used on kitchen floors?
Replies: 8
Views: 9937

that is what it was made for :D
by Robert S
Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:37 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint removal question
Replies: 0
Views: 9099

Paint removal question

Okay

I broke out my old Excesior kit and plan on finishing it. I did an okay job on oy but ended up taking the warp eng apart. I need to remove the paint from the clear parts (so that I can do it better). Will easy off or brake fluid fog the clear parts?

Thanks
by Robert S
Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:22 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Resin model nightmare (getting rid of bubbles/holes)
Replies: 13
Views: 18904

what primer are you using? If it Tamiya or testors you may want to try switching to something in the "sandable" range. By that I mean something like Mr. Surfacer or Krylon sandable. These types of primers have a little more to them and can fill some of these inperfections. As far as your q...