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by Saturn
Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: removing electrolplate from parts
Replies: 11
Views: 24714

Re: removing electrolplate from parts

Castrol Super Clean automotive degreaser is what I used. But Castrol divested and I think it's just called SuperClean now. Reportedly, the formula is not the same. CSC was pretty caustic stuff. (it will eat almuminum, but will not damage styrene) CSC was the only thing that could take chrome *and* t...
by Saturn
Mon May 08, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Fluorescent Paints?
Replies: 4
Views: 8382

Re: Fluorescent Paints?

I thought that Testors paint set was flourescent, (UV/blacklight) not luminous (charged by natural/artificial light).
by Saturn
Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Burnishing Chrome foil
Replies: 19
Views: 61914

Re: Burnishing Chrome foil

I don't like Bare Metal Foil for large applications. It's fine if you're doing say, a N1 starfighter, or chrome trim on a car model. But once you wrap an entire model with foil- it looks like a model wrapped in foil. I wish Alclad II wasn't so damn noxious. (Lacquer) but that's what I'm planning wit...
by Saturn
Fri May 13, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: I think I got it fixed....
Replies: 18
Views: 37191

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

Many thanks!
by Saturn
Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: 25th Anniversary, right?
Replies: 42
Views: 193174

Re: 25th Anniversary, right?

Linda (still my wife 25 years on) :thumbsup: CultTVMan started on AOL. That's where I found him - and Scott VanAken at Modeling Madness as well. Don Matthys (of blessed memory) was on one of the "free" platforms then - I bought my first resin piece from him in 1997, a tinted resin deflect...
by Saturn
Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What is the oldest paint you have that is still good?
Replies: 25
Views: 87609

Re: What is the oldest paint you have that is still good?

Still have the old Pactra International colors in my stash. (1980s) Haven't cracked them open, but the carriers are still liquid, so some of the pigments may have settled. If I ever get back on a Japanese WW2 A/C kick, I'll find out. Even if the pigment has settled to the bottom of the jar and its a...
by Saturn
Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:10 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrushing in high humidity?
Replies: 18
Views: 46425

Re: Airbrushing in high humidity?

What size tank do you have, and how much does it cost to fill it? Also, how heavy is it, especially when filled? I use a 20lb cylinder (Aluminun, weighs 50lbs filled). And I'm still on my last fill (12+ years ago) Well, that is impressive. I've been on a building dry spell for several years because...
by Saturn
Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: 25th Anniversary, right?
Replies: 42
Views: 193174

Re: 25th Anniversary, right?

Thom wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:28 pm
Kylwell wrote: Wed Sep 08, 2021 10:04 am Time for a Silver model contest?
Now that is a great idea! :D
Don't make me dig out the chrome plated Enterprise set from the 1990s! :D
Image

But seriously, an all silver or natural metal finish contest does sound cool.
by Saturn
Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrushing in high humidity?
Replies: 18
Views: 46425

Re: Airbrushing in high humidity?

What size tank do you have, and how much does it cost to fill it? Also, how heavy is it, especially when filled? I use a 20lb cylinder (Aluminun, weighs 50lbs filled). And I'm still on my last fill (12+ years ago) Cost depends on where you get it done. Some industrial gas suppliers will only swap c...
by Saturn
Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrushing in high humidity?
Replies: 18
Views: 46425

Re: Airbrushing in high humidity?

CO2 cylinders as your air-supply? CO2 is totally dry. So is N2. (noiseless is a bonus)

The cost is roughly the same as an entry-level hobby compressor.
by Saturn
Tue Aug 31, 2021 11:19 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: 25th Anniversary, right?
Replies: 42
Views: 193174

Re: 25th Anniversary, right?

Starfury Resource Page is how I discovered SM. (The Starfury page dates back to '98)
by Saturn
Wed Mar 17, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Future Glazing tutorial on SSM YT
Replies: 1
Views: 27914

Future Glazing tutorial on SSM YT

Nice tutorial Terry!
https://youtu.be/7p5afByr87U
by Saturn
Fri Dec 11, 2020 12:08 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decanting aerosol paint cans
Replies: 3
Views: 15690

Re: Decanting aerosol paint cans

naoto wrote: Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:44 pm somewhat drastic method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeyTsTcMUhk
(you destroy the spray can)
I've never understood guys that drill/open aerosol cans when it's so much easier to use a bendy straw and a good Boston Round glass bottle.
by Saturn
Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:07 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stupid question, but....
Replies: 27
Views: 147186

Re: Stupid question, but....

Kylwell wrote: Sat Nov 14, 2020 4:18 pm Irritate everybody and refer to tiny random details as "gribbles"
ANd whoosh, a dozen Dale Gribble conspiracy theories fly through my head.

alt.black.helicopters. look it up.
by Saturn
Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:11 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: The Frugal Airbrusher
Replies: 39
Views: 165022

Re: The Frugal Airbrusher

I learned a long time ago not to lowball airbrush components.You are dealing with compressed air, stuff powerful enough to make things fly across the room. Obviously the YT creator has enough experience with real airbrushes to craft a DIY one... but as a solution for AB newbies or those short on cas...
by Saturn
Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?
Replies: 26
Views: 144454

Re: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?

Wug wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:12 amSuperclean
What he said. Castrol Superclean Degreaser. It's strong enough to get rid of that yellow undercoat that Tamiya chrome parts have.
by Saturn
Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:47 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decaling for Dummies
Replies: 3
Views: 15394

Re: Decaling for Dummies

I've purchased Model Master Acryl - Gloss Clear, and Pledge: Revive It - Floor Gloss. Which one should I use? My limitation is that I do not have an airbrush. I've only used Future (Pledge Revive) as a gloss coat for all my builds. It can be handbrushed, but slowly build layers- don't slop it on. D...
by Saturn
Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:32 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stripping "chrome" off model pieces
Replies: 22
Views: 97102

Re: Stripping "chrome" off model pieces

Castrol Super Clean. Not as smelly as Easy-Off, but you still should use ventilation. And gloves. CSC will dry out your hands unprotected. CSC was the only stripper I used that made a dent on Tamiya chrome plating. (Motorcycle kits, 1/48 MiG-15) Stripped both the plating and the yellow lacquer unde...
by Saturn
Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:51 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Draining a spray can?
Replies: 7
Views: 28867

Re: Draining a spray can?

I've used plastic bendy straws and glass Boston Round bottles to drain aerosol cans. I cap the bottle with Press and Seal wrap- make a big hole for the straw, and a few tiny holes for gas venting (keeps the potential mess down) I then leave them capped (but not sealed) so they can outgas for several...
by Saturn
Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:56 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: UV Reflective Paints
Replies: 7
Views: 26933

Re: UV Reflective Paints

Testors Flourescent set on Amazon

TBH, I think the "glowing" nature of these paints, even under UV/Black Light is overblown.
by Saturn
Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Hacker alert
Replies: 10
Views: 50051

Re: Hacker alert

Andy_USA wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:53 pm I hate to mention this to everyone but there's been a rash of hacked accounts in Twitter and PayPal.
Where did you hear this? Can you cite a corroborating news article or a reputable tech news site that's not xkcd?
by Saturn
Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 716721

Re: Basics. Weathering. Washes

If you want to do panel lines crevices and detail work, you need a gloss finish to wash over. (easier to remove the excess) If you want to "stain" panels, you do it on a flat finish. But Zombe is saying not to use Acrylics for washes and I agree with him.
by Saturn
Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Forum Moderation
Replies: 64
Views: 277495

Re: Forum Moderation

It might help if members don't click on threads that are obviously spam nor the links within Latest offender already has views on those threads http://starshipmodeler.net/talk/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=17885 This post is more useful than endless complaining about the spammers or moderat...
by Saturn
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Forum Moderation
Replies: 64
Views: 277495

Re: Forum Moderation

it's not simply porn, "Dating" is code-word for prostitution and sex trafficking. It's way beyond NSFW.
by Saturn
Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Forum Moderation
Replies: 64
Views: 277495

Re: Forum Moderation

Absent some "master gatekeeper" filter to keep the spammers out, it seems this forum needs a few more sheriffs (known "good" people) with a delete power, or at least the ability to knock spam into a holding cell, non-displayable until a mod reviews it. Just my 2c. It may be simp...
by Saturn
Tue Jul 25, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: New Future packaging?
Replies: 12
Views: 32872

Re: New Future packaging?

I was going to say get thee to Swanny's Models. But Swanny's Models is no more. :(
So get thee to Internet Archive Wayback Machine:

The Complete Future by Matt Swan

Somebody copy this all before it's gone.
by Saturn
Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:31 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Fewer posts?
Replies: 16
Views: 72147

Re: Fewer posts?

onezero wrote: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:47 pm Working on that --- in the meantime, I have scrolled this site in my browser to 140% so I can read the text comfortably.
Thank gawd I'm not the only one. Damn you Presbyopia!
by Saturn
Thu Jun 01, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: 'Posts since your last visit'?
Replies: 2
Views: 16198

Re: 'Posts since your last visit'?

upper left h corner: Quick Links--> "New Posts"
by Saturn
Mon May 22, 2017 11:57 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Gloss & Dull coats
Replies: 128
Views: 502597

Re: Gloss & Dull coats

any metallic paint (Testors, Alclad, Tamiya) will lay down smoother than flat paint. You can skip the Future coat as decal prep on NMF.

But I would trim the decal as close as I can eliminate carrier film.. And knock it down with Solvaset.
by Saturn
Mon May 22, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Gloss & Dull coats
Replies: 128
Views: 502597

Re: Gloss & Dull coats

Clearcoats and Natural Metal Finishes usually aren't a good idea. You could get away with it, But testing on a piece of scrap plastic would be advisable. But I would mask the metallic parts prior to your overcoating the rest of the model. (low tack material so you won't damage the NMF, like post it ...