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by oggy4u
Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:48 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Marshall Models Detachable Mounting Rods
Replies: 1
Views: 4903

Marshall Models Detachable Mounting Rods

Hi Does anyone know where I can find Marshal Models Detachable Mounting Rods for models ? The rods have 2 to 8 pins so you power up your star ship model ,as well as detach the rod from the model for easy transportation .I have tried contacting them through their webpage to no avail . Are they still ...
by oggy4u
Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: LED lights for Bandai Voyager
Replies: 0
Views: 8631

LED lights for Bandai Voyager

Hi, I want to replace the incandecent lights to LED's on my Bandai Voyager. My problem is that there is not much room if you leave in the interior clear plastic parts that are designed to diffuse the lights. My concern is with the engine area. Should I remove all the interior clear parts or maybe cu...
by oggy4u
Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: LED lights for Bandai Voyager
Replies: 0
Views: 8145

LED lights for Bandai Voyager

Hi, I want to replace the incandecent lights to LED's on my Bandai Voyager. My problem is that there is not much room if you leave in the interior clear plastic parts that are designed to diffuse the lights. My concern is with the engine area. Should I remove all the interior clear parts or maybe cu...
by oggy4u
Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Good silver paint to simulate aluminum.
Replies: 6
Views: 6922

I'm trying to finish Hasegawa's MiG-21F in Indonesion markings, the one with the red lightning bolt down the side. I have the superscale decals which appear to fit the Hasegawa kit which I feel scales out at 1/68. I do not recommend this kit as it is crude, raised lines and underdetailed. I had to r...
by oggy4u
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Good silver paint to simulate aluminum.
Replies: 6
Views: 6922

Good silver paint to simulate aluminum.

I would like to paint a MiG-21F in natural aluminum finish. I don't want to use Alclad but would like a paint that does a reasonable job. It doesn't matter if its enamel or acrylic.

Thanks
by oggy4u
Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Enamel Paints on resin part
Replies: 12
Views: 7397

Thanks for your input guys. I thought I could put acrylics only on resin. \this has saved me a lot of headaches. I think it is vinyl models that will accept acrylics only. It would be great to have a list of model paints like enamel, acrylic etc. and the kinds of materials they can or cannot be used...
by oggy4u
Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Enamel Paints on resin part
Replies: 12
Views: 7397

Enamel Paints on resin part

Hi everyone, Here is my problem. I am building a PM Yak-15 in an acrobatic red colour scheme. The model is plastic but I replaced the the tail fin with a resin copy from an other model . So, I have read you cannot use enamels on resin. Do I apply MR. Surfacer first? Can I apply a thin layer of acryl...
by oggy4u
Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Need plastic cutting pliers- any advice
Replies: 5
Views: 3128

Thanks for the feedback. Its great to have a resource such as this.

Oggy
by oggy4u
Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Need plastic cutting pliers- any advice
Replies: 5
Views: 3128

Need plastic cutting pliers- any advice

Hi , The plastic cutting pliers I use to seperate parts from the sprue leaves a nasty burr. I want to finnish my Bandai Voyager but I need a cutting tool that leaves the least burr possible just like in the Bandai instructions. Any advice about the best way or tool to seperate parts from the runners...
by oggy4u
Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: What kind of tape should I use to create resin windows ?
Replies: 13
Views: 11854

Besides seeping doesn't the resin generate a lot of heat while it cures?Enough to soften the plastic and cause some warpage???