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by YankeeGuy0
Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Buying paint from Japan...
Replies: 6
Views: 11782

I encountered the same problem. Michigan toy solider company and brookhurst hobbies both sell the mr color product line. If they are out of stock you'll be waiting a long while for a restock. If you feel like waiting there are a few shops in hongkong that will ship by sea. The estimated time is abou...
by YankeeGuy0
Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:47 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Building my own paint booth
Replies: 7
Views: 13426

Here's a shot of mine. This is the third iteration. It's 1/8th ply and I bought the fan from a tool supply site (I think it cost around $40 maybe 10years ago). It's a downdraft design and has a 2" plenum at the back to even out the airflow and avoid hotspots. <a href="http://s846.photobuck...
by YankeeGuy0
Wed Apr 15, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Building my own paint booth
Replies: 7
Views: 13426

The only I've built a few of my own over the years, the only difference you'll really find is that down draft boxes don't need to move as much air as cross draft boxes to vent the same space. This site explains things fairly well : http://www.modelersite.com/Abr2003/english/Spray-booth-design_Eng.ht...
by YankeeGuy0
Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:54 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Fiber optics and paint
Replies: 4
Views: 7460

Thanks for the replies! Still waiting on some mail order supplies. Wips to follow
by YankeeGuy0
Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Fiber optics and paint
Replies: 4
Views: 7460

Fiber optics and paint

Hi all! My very first SSM post. Yay me. I've been building models for a while and I want to make my first attempt at lighting one. Typically I build as many sub assemblies as is practical, paint them, and then put the sub assemblies together. With my current project I am planning to assemble most of...