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by DasPhule
Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: for the professional casters - WTF is wrong with this mold??
Replies: 16
Views: 11921

Looks to me like the mold is leaking.

Erin
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by DasPhule
Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Stupid Iwata Eclipse BS airbrush question
Replies: 8
Views: 7119

Pulling the trigger back will make the line wider, forwards makes it smaller.

Erin
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by DasPhule
Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:23 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Anthricite metallic gray help needed asap
Replies: 11
Views: 8880

There's actually two Anthracites in the MM line. One is the Anthracite Grey Metallic, the other is Anthracitgrau which is a WW2 German color that's a tad darker than modern Gunship Grey. When building Revell Germany kits in the past, it's the Anthracitgrau that's usually called out in the instructio...
by DasPhule
Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Anthricite metallic gray help needed asap
Replies: 11
Views: 8880

It's not a Metallizer color, it's an enamel from the MM2 line. It's also not gonna brush well unless you apply it really thick. I use this color all the time and it has to be put on in several coats to cover, or sprayed over another color. I usually spray it over Interior Black to represent carbon f...
by DasPhule
Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Would this blade work for scribing lines?
Replies: 4
Views: 6571

http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_ ... 001e1195b2

Once you use this, you'll never go back to needles, knife blades, or "scribers". This is the tool to have if you're scribing lines in styrene.

Erin
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by DasPhule
Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:15 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: where to find Gunze Sangyo Paint online
Replies: 6
Views: 6040

by DasPhule
Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:11 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Tamiya masking tape + Future = ?
Replies: 4
Views: 5064

I've dipped and masked at least 20 canopies and have never had one lift when using Tamiya tape.

Invoice all ya want, aint nuthin to be had at this address! We be poor!

Erin
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by DasPhule
Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:24 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Tamiya masking tape + Future = ?
Replies: 4
Views: 5064

It'll be fine. Proceed with confidence.

Erin
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by DasPhule
Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Testors Glosscote Lacquer
Replies: 4
Views: 4177

Yes, it can be thinned with lacquer thinner. I'd suggest using mineral spirits, though.

I've always just sprayed it straight out of the bottle and had no problems.

Erin
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by DasPhule
Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: RUST ALL
Replies: 11
Views: 8791

I've got a bag of it somewhere around here, Tom. If I can find it I'll split it with ya.

Erin
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by DasPhule
Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: How much resin?
Replies: 9
Views: 7446

Ure-Fil works great, but if you aren't pressure casting you'll have a beeyatch of a time getting decent parts due to bubbles. It also makes the parts brittle. Don't bother mixing old rubber with new, it aint worth the trouble. It doesn't pour well cuz it gets mega thick when you add chopped up rubbe...
by DasPhule
Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Large sheets of Styrene?
Replies: 9
Views: 11071

Use the yellow pages to find a plastics company. Call them and ask for pricing on sheets of styrene. Once price is acquired, travel to their place of business and purchase. Roll it up to get it home, but IMMEDIATELY unroll it once home or you will end up with a styrene tube that you never get to fla...
by DasPhule
Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Drybrushing help!
Replies: 4
Views: 6336

LOL! See the flat coat thread, I JUST posted about that very color! LOL!

Erin
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by DasPhule
Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Question about Tamiya flat base
Replies: 5
Views: 7519

You should see the bottle of Tamiya Silver Titanium I bought. No amount of thinning, mixing, shaking, molesting, or agitation of any sort can get it to not be like wet talc. The worst part about it is that every bottle of it I've seen (yes, I've opened them at the hobby store to check) has been exac...
by DasPhule
Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Question about Tamiya flat base
Replies: 5
Views: 7519

I bought two bottles of it a while back, same day, same rack. One bottle was like water, the other was a thick goo. Both worked just fine when mixed with paint and Future.

Erin
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by DasPhule
Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: a trick I discovered
Replies: 14
Views: 11320

Blue tack is good for doing soft edge camo, too. Roll it into worms, place along where you want the edge to be, cover the middle parts with paper or tape, spray. Works great. Just did it myself a few weeks back. Yeah, blue tack is great stuff. I bought about a dozen packs of it and now have a baseba...
by DasPhule
Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner
Replies: 10
Views: 11922

I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't a mild acid mixture. It'll make your skin flake, right out of the bottle. Good stuff!!

Erin
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by DasPhule
Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner
Replies: 10
Views: 11922

I bought mine from a local jewelry supply shop, but here's a link to the brand I use: http://www.blitzinc.net/product/654/Gem_Jewelry_Cleaner_Concentrate__1_Gallon.html This stuff is brutally strong stuff and will actually remove plated metals from their underlying metals if you aren't careful. Mix ...
by DasPhule
Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:50 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner
Replies: 10
Views: 11922

No need to soak it, just fill it up, dump in the parts, turn it on and let it run until they're clean. Rinse with water when done. I've cleaned jewelry in ammonia, but not AB parts. Should work just fine, though. I use a commercial grade jewelry cleaner, and it's so strong it'll actually take dried ...
by DasPhule
Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner
Replies: 10
Views: 11922

That should work I guess. I've never used it, but if you're cleaning acrylics out of the parts, I'm sure Windex will work just fine.

Erin
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by DasPhule
Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner
Replies: 10
Views: 11922

AB= airbrush. I run jewelry cleaner in mine. Be advised, if you go this route and forget the parts in the tank, the chrome will come off the parts in about 24 hours. For the ultimate clean in the shortest amount of time, jewelry cleaner is the best. A good ammonia and water mix works well, especiall...
by DasPhule
Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Metal fillers for resin??
Replies: 10
Views: 11026

As for sand, again SmoothOn has a filler like that. The stuff I used when doing the big Ferengi Pods is called Ure-Fil 3. Looks like coarse white sand. 5 Gallon bucket is pretty cheap, too. It thickens the resin as you add it (not too too bad) obviously, but it didn't seem to stop it from setting up...
by DasPhule
Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Metal fillers for resin??
Replies: 10
Views: 11026

Smooth On makes metallic fillers that look great when used. I've used some of them and they always turn out great, but you have to use the right resin and enough of the filler for it to look right. I'm sure you could probably polish it once set up, but for it to make a difference you'd have to add a...
by DasPhule
Thu Nov 27, 2008 9:33 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Alternative ways of de-warping resin?
Replies: 7
Views: 9359

You could try a heating gun, but you have to be really careful if you do. You could burn the resin or yourself if you're not careful. Heat only the bent area, make sure you have on heat gloves, do minute rebends until it's right. The biggest problem I've had doing this is heating too big of an area ...
by DasPhule
Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: New Airbrush Purchase
Replies: 13
Views: 12607

Pat, I bought one of the Revolutions, and didn't like it at all. I ended up selling it. BUT, I've been using a Eclipse that I've borrow from the MadKlingon and so far it's been a pretty good airbrush. Not as much control IMO as a SOTAR, the trigger throw is too abrupt, but close. It is pretty picky ...
by DasPhule
Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Question about clear & opaque resin mixing.
Replies: 1
Views: 3065

It'll work. Just make sure to use the same brand resin. Or, just cast it all in clear and paint the areas you want opaque.


Erin
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by DasPhule
Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Weathering over decals? can it be done?
Replies: 1
Views: 3982

Please don't post the same question in two different forums. Thanks.

Erin
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by DasPhule
Tue May 13, 2008 7:47 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: casting crystal clear 200 woes
Replies: 16
Views: 11863

As it says on the can, Smooth On Crystal Clear 200's mix is 100 side A to 90 side B by weight, not 1 to 1. ALL of the Crystal Clear series resins are 100 to 90 mix. Mix them 1 to 1 and you will always get sticky casts that will remain sticky for a very long time, sometimes forever. It's VERY sensiti...
by DasPhule
Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:41 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: AMBROID PRO WELD QUESTIONS
Replies: 11
Views: 12756

No doubt! Me and Sal thought we'd found a new source for it at Micromark a few months back. We went to order more this past saturday night and found the replacement stuff. Hopefully it'll be a permanent addition to their catalog!

Erin
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by DasPhule
Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:16 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: AMBROID PRO WELD QUESTIONS
Replies: 11
Views: 12756

Apparently Ambroid ProWeld is nigh impossible to find once your dealer runs out. All of the local hobby shops here tell me that it's been discontinued and Micro Mark is showing on their web site that it's been replaced with "SAME STUFF PROFESSIONAL PLASTIC WELDER REFILL, 2 FL. OZ. Item Number: ...