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by Lo pan
Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Illuminating very, very, small Ghost from Shapeways
Replies: 5
Views: 19007

Re: Illuminating very, very, small Ghost from Shapeways

Thanks, all, very much for the advice! I'll take a look and see what might work.

My 1/2256 fleet might be a pipe dream, but I'm gonna try to start small (Ghost), move up a bit (MC-30, thank you Nicholas Sagan), then go crazy (Anigrand ISD).
by Lo pan
Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Illuminating very, very, small Ghost from Shapeways
Replies: 5
Views: 19007

Illuminating very, very, small Ghost from Shapeways

I've been collecting a fleet of 1/2256 Star Wars ships, and my most recent acquisition is an insanely small Ghost. I had no intention of illuminating the mini, but since it was printed in a fairly transparent medium I thought it might be worth a shot. I tried running a single fiber optic strand thro...
by Lo pan
Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Source for plastic tube?
Replies: 10
Views: 7806

Bingo. Thanks.
by Lo pan
Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:05 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Source for plastic tube?
Replies: 10
Views: 7806

Hexagonal Rod/Tubing. Didn't want to start a new thread but I'm looking for Hexagonal rod/tubing that is Plastic, Brass, or Wood. I've checked online for a while but keep coming up with either tiny diameter or custom extrusion shops. I need something about one inch diameter, anywhere from 6 inches u...
by Lo pan
Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:29 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: cleaning files
Replies: 15
Views: 14159

I have been told that acetone works well, but you MUST be careful with it, because if you get it on yourself you'll melt like the Wicked Witch of the West, as will any nearby furniture, model kits, pets, and concrete.
by Lo pan
Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:08 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: soldering brass rods
Replies: 28
Views: 21364

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'll give the JB a shot.
by Lo pan
Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:14 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: soldering brass rods
Replies: 28
Views: 21364

Shrugger, That makes sense, but I don't think they they're the run of the mill white metal parts. Maybe pewter or some other sort. How's this for a qualitative analysis: They "clink" in the bag together, they don't "clonk" like other white metal pieces, they are relatively light,...
by Lo pan
Wed Oct 12, 2005 10:43 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: soldering brass rods
Replies: 28
Views: 21364

I have a kit with turned brass parts (gun barrels) that must be mounted on another part (turret) that is a different metal. The larger part is cast metal, but far harder than any white metal I've ever seen. Do any of you guys have experience soldering somthing like this? Will the torch and solder wo...
by Lo pan
Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:50 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Glueing metal/photoetch brass to styrene question
Replies: 3
Views: 4879

CA glue for PE metal fittings should be fine. Just make sure the metal parts have been cleaned and aren't covered in any dirt or oil. Some people paint the parts first, others glue first. You'll have to work out which works best for you.
by Lo pan
Thu May 05, 2005 2:10 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Super glue de-bonder
Replies: 3
Views: 5629

I wonder if we could produce a Starship Modeler themed episode of Fear Factor. First challenge: Contestants have to use nail poish remover and hot water to debond the partially assembled engine housings on a $200 Nostromo kit. Will they break the part-- or break under the pressure themselves?! Secon...
by Lo pan
Wed May 04, 2005 12:23 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Super glue de-bonder
Replies: 3
Views: 5629

Super glue de-bonder

I have a vinyl kit that has a few pieces already glued together. I'd like to remove them for additional clean up and re-positioning. I've never used a de-bonder and was wondering if anybody had experience with it on CA glues, specifically, if there is a negative impact on vinyl. TIA.
by Lo pan
Mon Aug 02, 2004 9:43 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Advanced. Decals
Replies: 210
Views: 668582

I just had to use the "wet washcloth to remove decals over Future" method on a Buck Rogers starfighter. 15 minutes and a pipette of hot water did the trick on all four decals. Unfortunately, I did have to clean up the surface area below the decals, since setting solution and decal glue had...