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by bluesman
Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: How to show sand being kicked up?
Replies: 16
Views: 18334

The mass of sand can probably be simulated using the suggestions posted here, but the individual grains may be hard to do.
by bluesman
Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Foam?
Replies: 36
Views: 69807

The beauty of the blue and punk foam is that it is light, cheap and easily carvable or sculptable.

I have had pretty good luck skinning the foam with rolled out sheets of the Blessed Aves
by bluesman
Mon May 24, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Greebilizing...
Replies: 47
Views: 113134

Jon

I do the layout thing that Joe recommends. I also mod or cut up parts to disguise them more.
by bluesman
Sat May 22, 2010 1:47 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Is out of box kitbuilding so hard?
Replies: 35
Views: 47023

Sometimes an OOB kit is a nice departure from bashing scratching and super detailing.
by bluesman
Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Primer for resin
Replies: 16
Views: 17242

I use Krylon grey primer or Mr surfacer.

Warming up the can in warm water is the way to go.
by bluesman
Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Fake photo made with airbrush
Replies: 9
Views: 6934

Dru Blair is a very good artist...I've got two limited edition signed B1-B prints of his...the one of the B-1 kicking up a rooster tail over water, and the other one of a B1 buzzing a poor little bunny getting his little bunny eardrums shattered in the desert. I got em when I was refueling B1-Bs in ...
by bluesman
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 898743

Ye of little faith.

:D
by bluesman
Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Diorama base .. Ideas on creating Water ie Pond, Lake, Bogs
Replies: 8
Views: 10463

You can use easy water from Woodland, tinted resin or liquitex get medium with some paint mixed in.
by bluesman
Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: What is the best Dremel attachment for battle damage?
Replies: 6
Views: 7547

What Robb said.
by bluesman
Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Burnt metal finish?
Replies: 8
Views: 13016

Also look for color pictures of an F100 for reference


The back end of that thing got so hot it would burn off the paint. Even the green and brown Viet Nam F100 had burnt metal back ends.
by bluesman
Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: using elmers glue as a masking for painting
Replies: 9
Views: 14350

If you want a liquid mask rubber cement might be a better option.
by bluesman
Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Foam construction...
Replies: 46
Views: 49891

Where do get it? Any home improvement store...Lowes or Home Depot. Ya got yer blue foam and yer pink foam. As far as cutting rough shapes ....get a Woodland Scenics wire cutter. For more advice...see Joes handout. I don't recall a hunk of foam being 100 bucks...the last 4 by 8 sheet of foam I got wa...
by bluesman
Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: afterburner effect
Replies: 19
Views: 29296

Can yuo sculpt the foam after it cures?
by bluesman
Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Tools of the Trade
Replies: 48
Views: 181072

Robb

I'd like to have your light table.

:D

Not a tool...but I;d say a decent set of reference material...books, photos, drawings...and whatnot.
by bluesman
Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:00 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: 1701-A Saucer Section
Replies: 8
Views: 7109

Yep, ol testors glue aint gonna hold the saucer on.

I'd go with an epoxy as advised.
by bluesman
Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 898743

From the Book of Aves...

[b]"With Aves, all things are possible."[/b]
by bluesman
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:54 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Kinds of Putty
Replies: 19
Views: 18959

Thou shalt use the putty of all putties.

The blessed Aves.
by bluesman
Thu May 15, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 898743

Welcome, sister Ti.

Of course you know of the Aves Crusades and the Aves Inquisition.



Nobody expects the Aves Inquisition!!!!!!!!!
by bluesman
Thu May 15, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 898743

Welcome, sister Ti.

Of course you know of the Aves Crusades and the Aves Inquisition.



Nobody expects the Aves Inquisition!!!!!!!!!
by bluesman
Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 898743

Isopopyl alcohol works great for smoothing it too.
by bluesman
Sun Sep 02, 2007 11:28 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Finishing: Home-made decals
Replies: 70
Views: 279234

Yep, Jeff uses an Alps for now.

I think Jeff uses paper from Tango Papa.
by bluesman
Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: When to prime?
Replies: 6
Views: 6283

I clean up the parts before I prime, prime, check for flaws then prime again.

I know people fear primer filling in details, but I use light mist coats and have had no problems.
by bluesman
Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:54 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Pneumatic Parts Supply?
Replies: 9
Views: 6605

Makes ya wonder what Karim is up to.
by bluesman
Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:26 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: In need of Uber Glue!
Replies: 13
Views: 12088

Do what Karim said.

The do what Robb said.


That join aint breaking after that treatment.
by bluesman
Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: putty & sanding question
Replies: 30
Views: 22979

Brother Mike, let us enlighten you. Use alcohol to smooth the aves. You can get it into curvy areas. If you smooth it yea verily, you may not need to sand. Rather than glop alot of aves on...put little bits on at a time, smooth and add more. Airbrushes take time to learn too. With time and paitience...
by bluesman
Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: putty & sanding question
Replies: 30
Views: 22979

What must we do, O brother Mike to convert you to the blessed church of Aves?


"And thou went forth and dipped into the Aves and spread thee verily onto the seam...."
by bluesman
Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:08 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: In need of Uber Glue!
Replies: 13
Views: 12088

Jeez, Kenny, those are good.
by bluesman
Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:23 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: putty & sanding question
Replies: 30
Views: 22979

Mike

I do as Robb does,,,I tend to leave some extra material in the seam or joint and sand away excess.
by bluesman
Wed May 30, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Advanced. Decals
Replies: 210
Views: 667823

Once the inkjet decals are completely dry would the microscale decal film work?
by bluesman
Mon Apr 02, 2007 3:41 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Burn paint
Replies: 11
Views: 13171

Robb,

I have no advice to offer, but I would refer you to photos of an F-100.

F-100's in Viet Nam were green and brown camo, but at the aft section by the engine the green paint burned away and the bare metal was exposed.