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by starmanmm
Sat May 23, 2020 6:13 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Gloss & Dull coats
Replies: 128
Views: 514088

Re: Gloss & Dull coats

So, what are people using for either gloss or dull coats these days to seal your acrylic paint work?
by starmanmm
Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Air Compressors
Replies: 87
Views: 364008

Re: Air Compressors

Vetter, how low does it go? I have found that a lot of compressors don't drop bellow 20 psi.
by starmanmm
Sun Dec 08, 2019 8:34 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: RPM or CFM?
Replies: 8
Views: 30505

RPM or CFM?

When choosing a fan for making an spray booth, which is more important... the RPM or CFM rating? I have been told that if the fan has a higher RPM rating that it doesn't matter what the CFM is. Example. A fan has a RPM rating of 2550 but a CFM rating of 190; the other fan has a RPM rating of 1550 bu...
by starmanmm
Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Gloss & Dull coats
Replies: 128
Views: 514088

Re: Gloss & Dull coats

Good idea to hold it farther away than my usual.
by starmanmm
Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:04 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Gloss & Dull coats
Replies: 128
Views: 514088

Re: Gloss & Dull coats

Are you shooting this at 10, 15 PSI? Not sure what you mean by shooting it at your regular pressure?
by starmanmm
Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Gloss & Dull coats
Replies: 128
Views: 514088

Re: Gloss & Dull coats

So I picked up a bottle of Testor's Dullcote Top Coat (1160X). My question is what would you cut this with to shoot it thru an air brush and at what PSI?

Thanks
by starmanmm
Fri Aug 09, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Air Compressors
Replies: 87
Views: 364008

Re: Air Compressors

Seeing that these post are close to 5 years old, I figure that things have changed and would like to know what compressors everyone is using these days? I would like to find something quiet but with a tank.
by starmanmm
Fri May 26, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Flexiable Light Strip
Replies: 4
Views: 13546

Re: Flexiable Light Strip

Ok... my guess is that with any reel like this that I can do this.
by starmanmm
Fri May 26, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Flexiable Light Strip
Replies: 4
Views: 13546

Flexiable Light Strip

With this reel.... https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Non-waterproof-Christmas-Celebration-Decoration/dp/B00JQV6Q4I/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1495817546&sr=8-10&keywords=smd+5050 can I cut them up into strips of 3 smds and use them in a model without any problems? If not, what would you recom...
by starmanmm
Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Basic lighting kit for star trek 1/1000 kits
Replies: 5
Views: 13521

These are some good informational sites.
by starmanmm
Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Sealing Oils Weathering?
Replies: 6
Views: 13426

I would say that once you given the oils P L E N T Y of time to dry (to me, like a week) I would just lightly spray them to seal them and you should be fine. That is how I had done it.
by starmanmm
Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:27 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: So I can't use Mr. Surfacer to prime a vinyl figure?
Replies: 23
Views: 52667

Maybe... for a primer, if you can't find something like Krylon (in a can, which is basically acrylic) I would just spray a base coat of an acrylic paint and go from there.
by starmanmm
Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Sotar 20 20 question
Replies: 5
Views: 16482

Hey!!!! where did you find that on the site! :oops: I failed to find it when I went there.

But Thanks for finding this.

So if this is a fine, that I have, I must be using it wrong. ](*,)

I just saved that link you posted.

Once again... Thanks!!
by starmanmm
Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:37 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Sotar 20 20 question
Replies: 5
Views: 16482

Thanks Kenny, you have the same info as I have.

I think I'll just reach out to badger and see what I get for a response.

Whatever I get, I'll post it here.
by starmanmm
Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Cleaning resin parts
Replies: 9
Views: 23136

sometimes, if you do the above (minus the long soaking time) is to lightly sand the part will also help with primer attaching better.
by starmanmm
Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:29 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Milliput question
Replies: 6
Views: 15320

I haven't used that stuff for years, but it sounds like the age has gotten to it.
by starmanmm
Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:57 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Sotar 20 20 question
Replies: 5
Views: 16482

Sotar 20 20 question

I have one, still in the box with all the directions. There are two needles in the kit; both with black end caps. Nowhere can I find out what the needle size is.

Any thoughts?
by starmanmm
Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: How do I use Testors Model Master "Jet Exhaust"?
Replies: 8
Views: 15980

I have a bottle of that and never found a use for it. Now this thread gives me some thought on it.
by starmanmm
Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Portable Paint booth Help
Replies: 6
Views: 19369

Are these units any good? The reviews on these are mixed. Sounds like its a nit or miss if you get one that works more than a month. Right now I am in the middle of building one, but questioning the blowers ability to move the vapors.
by starmanmm
Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Airbrushing.
Replies: 218
Views: 646298

I'll run it through a sonic cleaner.
by starmanmm
Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 740584

MIG
by starmanmm
Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 740584

either with pastels or oil washes.
by starmanmm
Wed May 29, 2013 6:29 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Easiest way to fill windows
Replies: 22
Views: 53194

so how did you like it?
by starmanmm
Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Electronic Circuits Help
Replies: 33
Views: 140000

I guess you will find out once you turn it on.

Honestly... no idea on that one.
by starmanmm
Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Resin model construction
Replies: 48
Views: 179236

I've heard to use it full strength. But depending on the resin (if it is soft) I would maybe cut it a little with water.
by starmanmm
Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Easiest way to fill windows
Replies: 22
Views: 53194

Using canopy glue I can see for smaller windows... I do like that idea, but I will be ordering some of that dental acrylic. I believe that Steve, from Steve Neills Garage also used it for his Klingon build.
by starmanmm
Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Easiest way to fill windows
Replies: 22
Views: 53194

http://www.burmanindustries.com/estore/home.php?cat=20

Remember this this is a 2 part deal. You also will need the Dental Acrylic Monomers.

If you keep watching that youtube vid series, he does show the other half.
by starmanmm
Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Easiest way to fill windows
Replies: 22
Views: 53194

Dental Acrylic.

Not me... but interesting results.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcXo_kZf4Lw
by starmanmm
Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Buying Sandpaper?
Replies: 16
Views: 35218

Once a year, there is this huge auto swap meet where I pick up wet/dry 600 on up to 2000 for roughly $15 for a package of 50. As you can guess, they are selling it to people who do body work.

So, check out those auto meets and see what you can find.
by starmanmm
Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Airbrushing.
Replies: 218
Views: 646298

Need a little more info... like what kind of AB and what have you been spraying with it? Also, how have you been cleaning it (taking it apart, windex, etc.).