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by jafo
Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 898869

Re: The Abbey of Aves

I would get the smallest available. They go farther than you think once mixed together. I had my set for over 5 years before they started to get a little hard to get out of the containers. They still mixed fine and worked well. As for color, anything that you like. Usually light grey works the best.
by jafo
Tue May 03, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: How do you remove stickum from a painted surface?
Replies: 10
Views: 15601

I have used WD-40 on a cotton swab works great and doesnt mess with the paint.
by jafo
Tue May 03, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Resin Kits -- Recommend a Good Primer?
Replies: 25
Views: 79234

valspar micromist grey primer goes one very fine and doesnt cover up detail. So far for me its been as good as Tamiya.
by jafo
Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Gorilla Glue Experiences?
Replies: 36
Views: 89362

I used it on a split seam on a rotocast Colonial one kit. Had to drill from the rear and let it slide down in there on the inside. worked like a charm. About 2 years now and it does not seem to be brittle and is holding fast.
by jafo
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Seriously, how do I apply squadron putty?
Replies: 22
Views: 27954

Definitely switch to either Mr. Surfacer or Mr. Surfacer Dissolved Putty. If you can't find that (it can be difficult), I had great luck softening Squadron Green with denatured alcohol. You can then smear it around with your finger. And Squadron White, I think, can be softened with acetone. Pure ac...
by jafo
Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Seriously, how do I apply squadron putty?
Replies: 22
Views: 27954

With walnuts! And make sure it's real maple syrup, none of that log cabin or mrs butterworth stuff. But once you've used up your Squadron putty, get some Bondo spot glazing putty or 3M Acryl Blue. Any idea where to find 3M Acryl Blue? I found it at auto body supply stores amazon sold it, or here ht...
by jafo
Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 898869

id like the know the diff between the sculpt, paste and clay. When I ask them at their booth at WF they cant give me a straight answer.... :x
by jafo
Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Seriously, how do I apply squadron putty?
Replies: 22
Views: 27954

throw it away and get yourself some tamiya basic -grey NOT white
its awesome
by jafo
Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrush Survey
Replies: 128
Views: 453324

IMHO the dupli-color filler primer is too thick for modeling use and fills in too many fine details, I prefre dupli-colors sandable primer which comes in 3 colors and goes on very fine :D
by jafo
Mon May 03, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Tenax is it Gone for Good?
Replies: 17
Views: 21628

ambroid pro weld is indeed still in production.
its the same as tenax but with a wetting agent to help it flow better. It is as strong as Tamiya extra thin and as fast as tenax. and its CHEAPER!
I use the tamiya bottle filled with proweld because the bottle is sqare and does not tip over as easily.
by jafo
Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:14 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Removal.
Replies: 119
Views: 415326

all work well except on tamiya spray, i have found nothing works except laquer thinner which is too hot
if anyone else has an idea please let me know
by jafo
Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Removal.
Replies: 119
Views: 415326

The post right above yours has a link
I think that will answer your question.
by jafo
Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Removal.
Replies: 119
Views: 415326

someone did a test on the most common ones
hope this helps
http://www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html
by jafo
Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:32 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Thinning Delta Ceramcoat
Replies: 11
Views: 14437

what is "ISO alcohol " ?
by jafo
Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Thinning Delta Ceramcoat
Replies: 11
Views: 14437

thanks all, ill give those a try
by jafo
Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Thinning Delta Ceramcoat
Replies: 11
Views: 14437

Thinning Delta Ceramcoat

Hello all, need a little help Im trying to thin delta ceramcoat to spray in my AB. ive tried alcohol(92%), water, Tamiya thinner, windshield washer fluid and the best ive found but unsuitiable for me was either Future or tamiya clear. any other ideas? im going to try windex and distilled water next....
by jafo
Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:18 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrush Survey
Replies: 128
Views: 453324

yeah go for the Iwata
by jafo
Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:57 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrush Survey
Replies: 128
Views: 453324

i have a 360 and love it. its not the greatest for acrylics but sprays enamels great!. very very easy to clean and its very comfortable. the little rubber finger pad that goes over the button/lever comes off way to easy. i leave it off. ive had paasche, and badger a 470 and like the 360 much better....
by jafo
Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Applying Dullcote.
Replies: 10
Views: 8509

ive learned that it does go bad, ie it has a shelf life. use fresh.
by jafo
Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:35 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: sotar 20-20 or iwata hp-c plus
Replies: 9
Views: 9133

thanks
by jafo
Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:36 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: sotar 20-20 or iwata hp-c plus
Replies: 9
Views: 9133

sotar 20-20 or iwata hp-c plus

Hi all,
im in the market for a good detailing airbrush
im seeking opinions between the sotar 20-20 or a iwata HP-C plus. i use a badger 360 for general work.
thanks
by jafo
Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:23 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Air compressor
Replies: 8
Views: 8682

i missed it at wonderfest, how quiet is it?
by jafo
Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:35 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrushing Delta Ceramcoat acrylics...
Replies: 14
Views: 17617

Ive been using Delta for a few models now and its hit and miss with
the paasche H and the same for the badger 360. i did have much better luck thinning with windshield washer fluid.(i use this to thin tamiya paint with great sucess).
by jafo
Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:14 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Air compressor
Replies: 8
Views: 8682

Im in the market for a new compressor and have looking at the Iwata Smart-jet. Any views on this vs that?
thanks
by jafo
Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:08 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: dulcote
Replies: 3
Views: 7987

what are you mixing it with? or are you just asking for the make up?