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by duck
Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Cleaning old paint bottles?
Replies: 8
Views: 28326

Re: Cleaning old paint bottles?

I’ve soaked mine in a tube of purple power.
by duck
Fri May 24, 2019 8:38 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Any good (non-thick) white decal paper recommendations?
Replies: 6
Views: 22636

Re: Any good (non-thick) white decal paper recommendations?

I’ve had good experience with this company, and they carry white;

https://www.papilio.com/white%20inkjet% ... media.html
by duck
Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Cheap LED Strip Lighting @ Wallyworld!
Replies: 7
Views: 28890

Re: Cheap LED Strip Lighting @ Wallyworld!

My question is, how do you seperate and wire them for specific use? I know to cut at specific spots so as not to destroy the lights, but each segment is set up for red, green and blue. Most led strip connectors i’ve seen are set up for single light tyoe leds.
by duck
Wed May 02, 2018 10:10 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Superglue
Replies: 33
Views: 97370

Re: Superglue

Kylwell, is there a specific Gorilla CA glue to look for or is it just Gorilla CA?
by duck
Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Disaster recovery; advice on casting tiny parts.
Replies: 6
Views: 15511

Finally an update. http://imgur.com/qKbULAI http://imgur.com/ZMJKwev http://imgur.com/bgeffl4 The first pic is the replacement kit part. I was able to pick up a second BB-8/ R2-D2 kit fairly cheap from Amazon wharehouse deals. Damaged box, good kit and saved some dough. The second pic is the cast pa...
by duck
Wed Mar 02, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Disaster recovery; advice on casting tiny parts.
Replies: 6
Views: 15511

Yup, still down here. And the new house is close to that place too. I'll have to check it out.
by duck
Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Disaster recovery; advice on casting tiny parts.
Replies: 6
Views: 15511

by duck
Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Disaster recovery; advice on casting tiny parts.
Replies: 6
Views: 15511

Disaster recovery; advice on casting tiny parts.

The up side, bought a house and getting ready for the move. The bad, my in progress BB-8 took a dive from head level and the his 'crown' is M.I.A. 'Crown', part D 18. Good news is I found another kit on Amazon for like $23 shipped, so another is on the way. I want to use the new kit to cast a replac...
by duck
Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: I think I broked my airbrush.
Replies: 12
Views: 21344

Make sure the tip, head and needle protective cap is seated properly. I had issues with mine a while ago and bought all the replacement bits, which didn't help. While fiddling around, I reseated the tip, head and needle protective cap and it worked fine.
by duck
Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Removing dried acrylic paint?
Replies: 6
Views: 14630

Windex.
by duck
Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Thinning Testors Metalizers
Replies: 7
Views: 13534

Testors Metalizer thinner. You should be able to find it wherever they sell Metalizer.
by duck
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Mold material
Replies: 8
Views: 17506

How about the re-usable molding materials? I picked up some of the Alumilite Amazing remelt. There is also something called Blue Stuff on eBay.
Does this stuff work ok with regular resin?

Thanks!
by duck
Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Mold material
Replies: 8
Views: 17506

Mold material

Has anyone ever used sculpty or similar material to form molds?

The stuff starts out like clay, but is hardened in the oven.

I figured I'd ask before trying it.
by duck
Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:22 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Milliput question
Replies: 6
Views: 15326

I've heard good things about milliput, that's why I bought it. But with all the troubles this stuff has been, I will stick with Aves. Pretty sure the sample I bought back in '06 still has some left,
. The paste that came with it is still good. Did a better job than the milliput did.
by duck
Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Milliput question
Replies: 6
Views: 15326

Milliput question

I have Milliput black, bought it around five years ago, and it was already old when I bought it, (a hind sight thing). Anyway, went to use it this weekend. The neutral colored stick has a crust on the outside. I trimmed the crust off, weighted equal portions and mixed well. First two were rather thi...
by duck
Thu Oct 16, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: sources for fiber optics?
Replies: 7
Views: 13236

AH.

5 and dime may only be a localized term anymore. That or passed the way of the dodo.
by duck
Thu Oct 16, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: sources for fiber optics?
Replies: 7
Views: 13236

Pound shop?
by duck
Wed May 22, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Spray can to airbrush?
Replies: 12
Views: 21025

It is called decanting. Spray the paint into a jar, let it degas and you should be good to airbrush!
by duck
Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Equivalents
Replies: 35
Views: 114604

Still exists. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=imodelkit&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CDEQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fimodelkit-free%2Fid393872482%3Fmt%3D8&ei=id_HUNzDBKXoiALDpIDoDA&usg=AFQjCNFxhknqxteaqfg6rNJ2FrLF_mUmlg&sig2=AKGK...
by duck
Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:51 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Equivalents
Replies: 35
Views: 114604

iModelkit at the App Store for those that use smart phones and or iPads is Los very useful for cross referencing paints.
by duck
Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Best way to apply large decals
Replies: 5
Views: 4093

For decals like the Absolute 1/2500 aztec decals, it is suggested to use the float method. Use a dish large enough to fit the part being decaled. When the decal separates from the backing, slide the model underneath and position the decal to the desired position. Take your time and exercise extreme ...
by duck
Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What's up with Tamyia?
Replies: 23
Views: 25102

California changed their laws regarding labeling of chemicals, so in order to import Tamiya paints, the label has to change. On top of that, the distribution center was hit by the earthquake and tsunami earlier this year.
by duck
Tue Jan 04, 2011 9:11 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stripping Fine Molds Chrome
Replies: 8
Views: 11525

by duck
Sun May 30, 2010 12:16 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: All your bases...need building
Replies: 3
Views: 3948

Thanks Kylwell. What type or brand of silicone do you use?
by duck
Sat May 29, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: All your bases...need building
Replies: 3
Views: 3948

All your bases...need building

With my Anigrand Star Destroyer nearing completion, I got some acrylic rod to use for the display stand. The question is, how? I am not putting holes in this girl. I'm thinking of having the rod support the model, but not sure how to cut the rod at the proper angle so the SD sits right. Plus any tip...
by duck
Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:42 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Airbrush booth
Replies: 6
Views: 8967

Airbrush booth

Is there a good source for plans on building auirbrush booths?
I want to build my own and could use all the help I can get.

thanks
duck
by duck
Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Decal paper
Replies: 3
Views: 3507

http://papilio.com/

Good prices, offer allot of deals to past customers, wide selection and what I use.