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by Tracy Mann
Sun Sep 30, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: pic posting instructions
Replies: 4
Views: 22663

Re: pic posting instructions

1. I believe Photobucket has lifted their restrictions.

2. Are they allowing images in the forums here now?

Tracy
by Tracy Mann
Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:49 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Laser cutting service
Replies: 33
Views: 111252

My wife does regular business at a local trophy shop for awards presented to co-workers. The gal that does all the cutting is able to take a master template and copy it - whether it's made of paper or plastic. The sheets can not be any larger than 1ft x 2ft. I have all the styrene required, so tHis ...
by Tracy Mann
Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 3-D modeling software for printing?
Replies: 5
Views: 10557

Anyone have any knowledge in regards to 3D scanning an object and being able to re-scale it to print it a different size?

Tracy
by Tracy Mann
Thu Oct 16, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: looking for some tiny detailing bits
Replies: 18
Views: 29407

Steve Neill of Steve Neill's Garage just finished his Mars Attacks vehicle for the movie he's making. To make rivets, he use fabric glue. I was skeptical, but it's a movie industry technique and it worked beautifully.

Tracy
by Tracy Mann
Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Laser Cutting from physicle masters
Replies: 2
Views: 6675

Laser Cutting from physicle masters

My large Excelsior projects is going to require about 85 parts cut from various thicknesses of sheet styrene, or applicable materials suitable for laser cutting. I do NOT want to hand cut all of these parts by hand. I've learned that I need to have the templates in an ai or crl format for a laser cu...
by Tracy Mann
Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: To build or to buy a vacuum former which is best?
Replies: 24
Views: 43649

The XRobots guys just solved all my problems for when I start vacuum forming the large Excelsior masters! I am so stoked!

BTW, I have that MicroMark vacuformer Awesome tool for the shop!

Tracy
by Tracy Mann
Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Material used for reshaping
Replies: 6
Views: 11353

Material used for reshaping

Any suggestions for the best product to use for building up on, and reshaping over an existing structure? There will be a need of a build up of about a half inch thick over white styrene plastic to correct the shape and profile.

Thnx,

Tracy
by Tracy Mann
Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Sound has gone bad
Replies: 1
Views: 3669

Sound has gone bad

I have the old Lunar Models 16.5" Jupiter II along with; the retractable landing gear set, full interior set, AND... the lighting and sound kit. I just drug out the lighting/sound kit for the first time in over 10 years. I hooked up a 9v batt to test the systems and the sound now sounds terribl...
by Tracy Mann
Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future floor polish
Replies: 269
Views: 922614

In addition to what Joe just said... If you are applying Future over a Matt finish, be prepared to apply several coats. Thinning is not nessecary because most of the Future product evaporates away leaving a very thin clear acrylic coat. example: I use Future to fill in auto/aircraft instrument round...
by Tracy Mann
Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future Floor Wax Fans
Replies: 11
Views: 19261

Future Floor Wax Fans

This is a portion of an email sent out by our IPMS club president. IPMS First Coast Jacksonville, Fla. This is an FYI for all in case you all did not know. I went to get more Future today and did not find any at Walmart. What I did find was Pledge with Future Floor Shine. I got a bottle. I went to K...
by Tracy Mann
Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:41 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Tips for creating your own decals
Replies: 26
Views: 27211

Yes, as well as all markings currently on the model at this time.

http://groups.msn.com/USSAbsolute/f5ati ... otoID=1437

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by Tracy Mann
Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:33 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Tips for creating your own decals
Replies: 26
Views: 27211

Here's the very first graphic decal I ever made...

http://groups.msn.com/USSAbsolute/f5ati ... lbumlist=2

The project is almost done to! Been sitting on it for over 3 years now. Looks like it'll be a success.

Tracy
by Tracy Mann
Sat Feb 26, 2005 5:05 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Creating a wash for weathering,Does anyone know how?
Replies: 8
Views: 13722

To keep it simple, cheep, and avoid using thinners to make your wash that could craze your finish, I suggest going to water colors. I've even used the lil' kiddy water color black. But know I use professional water colors I pick up at Micheals or Redy Arts. I have a solution of tap water with just a...