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by prisoner_1079
Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Resin model construction
Replies: 48
Views: 179315

So what are the options on putty to use with resin kits? I know Aves Apoxie works, since that's what I've been using. Auto Body Filler (Bondo) works as well? Are there any other options as far as resin putty? CA (superglue) glue works. I haven't tried it but I also heard packing voids/airbubbles wit...
by prisoner_1079
Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:22 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Resin Shrinkage
Replies: 5
Views: 7312

I knew it was gonna be Seinfeld as soon as I saw the youtube link.

:thumbsup:
by prisoner_1079
Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Resin Shrinkage
Replies: 5
Views: 7312

Ok cool, thanks for the tips!
by prisoner_1079
Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Resin Shrinkage
Replies: 5
Views: 7312

Resin Shrinkage

I was wondering, when designing a master for a resin kit, is it necessary to build the original slightly larger than the ship should be in order to counteract resin shrinkage? Also, on a related note, if one were to make a kit of something that has multiples of the same part, would it be ok to make ...
by prisoner_1079
Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Question- anyone try to scratch the NX Bridge?
Replies: 8
Views: 12446

You could just wing it with the interior, be creative.
by prisoner_1079
Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:33 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Places to buy large tubing in metric sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 13037

I use metric and I live in the USA.
by prisoner_1079
Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: How calculate scale.
Replies: 15
Views: 18830

Tankmodeler wrote:
prisoner_1079 wrote:For simplicty I divide by 100 to give me the length in centimeters (or simply add two 0's)
I do believe you meant to say "multiply" rather than divide, no? :)
Yea that's the ticket! Good catch.
by prisoner_1079
Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:51 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: How calculate scale.
Replies: 15
Views: 18830

When I am planning to build something the first thing I do is find out the full size length of the ship. I'll use the Type 6 (main shuttle used in the next generation) as an example. I looked this shuttle up on http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org which lists the type 6 shuttle at exactly 6 meters in l...
by prisoner_1079
Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Badger Patriot a good choice?
Replies: 15
Views: 25402

Thanks for the responses everyone. I still haven't taken the plunge yet, but the additional info helps a lot, cheers!
by prisoner_1079
Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:44 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Badger Patriot a good choice?
Replies: 15
Views: 25402

Badger Patriot a good choice?

I've been meaning to get a decent airbrush for a while now. Dual action, gravity feed. I'd like to get something nice, so I won't have to replace it later, hopefully in the $75-$150 range. I think I've decided on a Badger 105 over the 360 because the gravity feed paint cup is a bit small on the 360,...
by prisoner_1079
Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Painting windows white?
Replies: 1
Views: 2873

Painting windows white?

I was wondering what the best method of painting the tiny 1:1400 and 1:2500 windows is? I have heard of people using pencil or pens to paint them black but are there any precision pens with white or light blue ink?
by prisoner_1079
Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:09 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint sandwiching - bad idea?
Replies: 6
Views: 6066

how long does it take to fully cure? 2 days?
by prisoner_1079
Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Different primers
Replies: 0
Views: 7856

Different primers

I just finished laying down the last of severl coats of grey kyrlon primer on a 1:2500 Enterprise C and was planning to switch to white primer before I brush on an acrylic base coat. My question is; will I have any problems switching from krylon to testor's model master white primer? Would it be bet...
by prisoner_1079
Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Starfleet Hull Colors
Replies: 1
Views: 2768

Starfleet Hull Colors

I've been experimenting with different paint mixes for my TNG era starfleet ships. I had been using MM Light Ghost Grey for my Galaxy class but recently I've felt that it's a bit too dark so what I decided to do was repaint one of my 1/2500 Galaxy classes in a mixture of Duck Egg Blue mixed with a f...
by prisoner_1079
Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Wait time between coats
Replies: 7
Views: 8721

Well the black is pretty much dry to the touch, could I just go and start doing coats of Camo Gray or should I wait til tomorrow?
by prisoner_1079
Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Wait time between coats
Replies: 7
Views: 8721

Wait time between coats

I was wondering how long you should wait in between separate coats of spray paint on a model. I just sprayed Osh Hardware flat black onto my Millennium Falcon kit and am going to spray Testor's Camouflage Gray over that and I just wanted to know whats the minimum you can wait and is there any ideal ...
by prisoner_1079
Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Colour Difference, Whites?
Replies: 3
Views: 4351

Use what looks best to you, if you don't like it you can always strip it with EZ Off.

This thread details the stripping procedure well if it comes to that http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/vie ... hp?t=34182
by prisoner_1079
Wed Apr 06, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Shading possible with rattlecans?
Replies: 11
Views: 11393

Been a while since you asked, did you get anything going on that? I'd say give it a shot, if it doesn't work out you can just strip it with EZ Off and start over. I'm learning that nothing in this hobby (or many others) really goes right the first time around, you have to screw stuff up and learn fr...
by prisoner_1079
Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decal pronunciation
Replies: 19
Views: 20733

I came back to modeling in February, pardon me, sir. :D
by prisoner_1079
Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Pledge Floor Care with Future
Replies: 6
Views: 9139

Yea it's got that sweet energy drink scent, probably the same thing, I hope.
by prisoner_1079
Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Pledge Floor Care with Future
Replies: 6
Views: 9139

Pledge Floor Care with Future

http://www.floorcareproducts.com/floor-finish/index.asp

is this the right stuff for gloss coating?

I just bought a bottle of this that says Clean Scent on it, not sure if that will affect the finish.
by prisoner_1079
Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Styrene cements and construction
Replies: 125
Views: 518749

Wait so does this mean I'm a complete and total n00b for using Model Master Liquid Cement for Plastic Models?

http://www.kitkraft.biz/files/images/d_73017.jpg
by prisoner_1079
Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decal pronunciation
Replies: 19
Views: 20733

Decal pronunciation

I've seen two videos recently where the builders are pronouncing the word 'decal' different than how I learned it as a kid, just wondering how you all pronounce this word. Do you pronounce it Dee-Cal or Deck-ull?