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by Del
Fri May 13, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: I think I got it fixed....
Replies: 18
Views: 40560

Re: I think I got it fixed....

Works for me! :wink:
by Del
Sat May 09, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Is it just me or do acrylics not cover nearly as well?
Replies: 22
Views: 50863

It was black primer for light-blocking. I was painting with XF-12 IJN Gray. I used alcohol to thin it. Like Mark Yungblut said, a light primer might have been better in this case since JN Grey is fairly light in color. All I use is 91% Isopropyl Alcohol with Tamiya paint - always. Normally, I use a...
by Del
Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Paint Thinner Alternative
Replies: 13
Views: 20767

For Tamiya I always use 91% Isopropyl Alcohol ( I read One-Zero recommend that somewhere ) and I found that Createx cuts well with white vinegar. Do not use alcohol with Createx or you will get cottage cheese. I also use white vinegar as my decal set, so it has more uses than pickling stuff or on a ...
by Del
Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrush shopping is such a headache
Replies: 18
Views: 36498

I'm gonna second the hardware compressors, and you can get them anywhere from $50 to $100 for a decent size. I recently switched from my silent tankless model compressor to a 2 gallon hardware compressor and love the difference. I may step up to one that can handle higher pressure and with a larger ...
by Del
Mon May 06, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Bondo spot glazing putty — can it be saved?
Replies: 3
Views: 9733

Without trying to sound like a complete jerk, I would say as long as it stays moist ( not Jimi's kind of moist ), it's good. If it dries out, it's bad. I say squeeze it out and put it into some sort of air tight container and give it a shot. You don't have anything to lose. But I'm also a cheap bast...
by Del
Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:22 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Krylon Crystal Clear Problem
Replies: 5
Views: 5135

Also, maybe less coats between drying times. I got to thinking that 5 might have had something to do with it to. Maybe just go with 2 or three before letting dry completely.
by Del
Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:29 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Krylon Crystal Clear Problem
Replies: 5
Views: 5135

I've been having similar problems with Krylon Crystal Clear. Even some crackling that's got me pretty PO'd. Thankfully that was on a prop that I wanted to look old anyway, so the crackling sort of works. I don't think I'm going to use it anymore. Going to stick with Future from the airbrush. It migh...
by Del
Sat Apr 30, 2005 11:27 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Pour-spout cap for paint jars
Replies: 10
Views: 10038

Ditto the eye-dropper. Easy to use, easy to clean. :wink:
by Del
Tue Apr 26, 2005 10:19 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Advanced. Decals
Replies: 210
Views: 667714

Thanks kylwell. I guess I just have to play with it. :? I'll make some more with the HP so I can do some stuff now, and figure out the Epson later. Thanks again! :wink:
by Del
Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:31 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Advanced. Decals
Replies: 210
Views: 667714

Anybody know how to turn down the ink flow on an Epson printer? I picked up an Epson C86 printer last week, because the DuraBright inks are supposed to be smudge, water, and fade resistant. Perfect for making decals, no? No. Unlike the HP printer that I have where I can set it to Best/Photo, and the...
by Del
Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:48 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Painting polyethylene?
Replies: 8
Views: 13622

Thanks Owen, I was afraid you were gonna say that. :x I've got some used chemlights I was wanting to use for 1/1000 nacelles (just for a different look), but I guess I need to test them with paint before I get too set on using them.
by Del
Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:08 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Painting polyethylene?
Replies: 8
Views: 13622

I'm a little slow. What are some of the products that are made with polyethylene?