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by Garrand
Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:13 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basing/Mounting question -- what looks best?
Replies: 2
Views: 3470

Basing/Mounting question -- what looks best?

I used the search function but didn't get any hints. I have a small collection of 1/2500 scale ST models. I'm thinking about basing them on small wooden plaques (round, perhaps 1.5in to 2in if I can find them). My question isn't one of mechanics or technique (I've been building models for 20 years.....
by Garrand
Thu May 18, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Got Resin?
Replies: 53
Views: 179645

I've used Alumilite. Captures detail well. I was still pretty inexperienced with casting at the time, so Ihad a lot of air bubbles (no mold release AT ALL), but its tough and pretty solid. After a while though, it seems the formula leeches moisture out of the atmosphere; I had a problem where during...