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by GimpyJohn
Fri Jun 02, 2017 3:37 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: A most unepected greeblie source
Replies: 11
Views: 31901

Re: A most unepected greeblie source

Small, circular candle; about 1 1/2 inch in diameter, and roughly 1/2 inch tall.

Hope that helps.
by GimpyJohn
Fri Jun 02, 2017 3:10 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: A most unepected greeblie source
Replies: 11
Views: 31901

Re: A most unepected greeblie source

I'll keep my eyes open; those sound very interesting....

Thanks for the heads-up.
by GimpyJohn
Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Painting PVC: Clear Coat First?
Replies: 8
Views: 14448

Hey, cool, Sci-Fi! I understand that you haven't had it for long, but does it seem to work okay to you, so far? If you don't mind me asking: what did you use it on? Anything normally resistant to paint? Now that Raser and you have me turned on to it, I'm extremely hopeful! Straws and PVC aren't the ...
by GimpyJohn
Tue Jun 16, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Painting PVC: Clear Coat First?
Replies: 8
Views: 14448

Both of you gentlemen have given me excellent advice. Thank you boyh, very much. Raser, I have another question: I have never heard of "adhesion bonder". Where does one find it, and do you recommend any particular brand name? Ken's point about just handling straws less to avoid paint-loss ...
by GimpyJohn
Tue Jun 16, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Painting PVC: Clear Coat First?
Replies: 8
Views: 14448

Painting PVC: Clear Coat First?

Simple question, just don't know the answer: if you were going to use some pieces of PVC in a scratchbuild that was mostly composed of styrene parts would you first spray the PVC bits with clear coat (gloss or flat, either one) before painting? Same question about plastic drinking straws, like you g...