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by Gunnie
Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
Topic: Hover tank challenge
Replies: 143
Views: 593407

I've never joined in an event here on SM before - but this sure sounds like fun! I'd like to do an AGV more than an ACV - but no problem in following the rules of the challenge.
by Gunnie
Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: How do I make icicles?
Replies: 9
Views: 5445

http://www.guntruck.com/Resources/M41A3BullDogpic258.jpg I did the icicles on the Fenders on this model tank by taking a sliver of clear styrene - like any piece of old clear plastic stock will do as long as it is irregular. Glue the shard into place with Super Glue. Next, I coated the outside of t...
by Gunnie
Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:55 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Primers & Airbrushes
Replies: 13
Views: 10378

Backflushing is done by placing either a rag, your finger or a pencil eraser over the tip of the airbrush to redirect the airflow back into the bottle when you depress the trigger. I do this with a jar of Lacquer Thinner. I blow it through for a few seconds into an Airbrush Thinner Trap (like the on...
by Gunnie
Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:16 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Primers & Airbrushes
Replies: 13
Views: 10378

I use Tamiya Acrylics for primer coats, under ModelMaster Acryl and Polly Scale Acrylic paints. I cut the Tamiya Acrylics 80% with Lacquer Thinner, and shoot them through the Paasche VL, Badger 150 and Iwata's Revolution airbrushes. I have never had an O-Ring mishap, but I also don't immerse the air...
by Gunnie
Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: flat clear coat needed
Replies: 22
Views: 23475

Well, I vote for Polly Scale Acrylic Flat.

I used to be a Testors-only Dullcote user, but got tired of the inconsistent results. Polly Scale Flat is durable and provides consistent finishes every time.
by Gunnie
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:29 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Which clear coat?
Replies: 10
Views: 9708

I use Polly Scale Gloss with much success. It is acrylic, good for your purposes...
by Gunnie
Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:39 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Leaf litter for dioramas
Replies: 8
Views: 7026

Hudson & Allen Forest Litter is great stuff, I use it all the time.

http://worlwar-ii.redirectme.net:1150/hudson&allen.htm