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by Quantum
Fri Oct 08, 2004 8:53 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Need advice on mastering locator pegs/holes
Replies: 24
Views: 35265

I use AG's method, but use lipstick, in home improvement projects; specifically, drilling out the hole in a door jamb for the strike plate. It should transfer to what you're trying to do: put a little on the pin side, press the pieces together, and there you go.
by Quantum
Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:27 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Advanced. Decals
Replies: 210
Views: 668601

Hey, Marcelo. It doesn't sound good for the decals does it? You might post on some of the sites asking for replacements. Or, if you can clean the decals with some anti-fungal or bleach you can reproduce them. If you have access to a professional copy shop, they can laser copy onto decal film. Then ...
by Quantum
Fri Jun 11, 2004 9:13 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrush Survey
Replies: 128
Views: 453764

Tamiya SprayWorks

I bought mine in the late 80s and have been happy with it since. Very easy to use and clean; no need to worry about fiddling with compressor settings and moisture trap. I think I saw that the new model comes with more tips for a wider range of applications, which I'll be buying soon.
by Quantum
Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:05 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Advanced. Decals
Replies: 210
Views: 668601

As a precaution, I always give my decals a coat of Microscale Liquid Decal Film. I started out doing it to older decals in case they had become too fragile, but now they all get a bath. :)