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by Chas
Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: The Frugal Airbrusher
Replies: 39
Views: 167386

Re: The Frugal Airbrusher

Well from the parts used, and the performance achieved I was impressed.
:D
by Chas
Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: The Frugal Airbrusher
Replies: 39
Views: 167386

Re: The Frugal Airbrusher

DIY airbrush!

https://youtu.be/ni4o_o5582Y

Talk about frugal airbrushing, but damned if that thing ain't impressive!

Oh you don't have a compressor you say? Got you covered there too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bnA_zfJ_m8&t=4s
by Chas
Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Removing 20 year old paint
Replies: 19
Views: 53600

Re: Removing 20 year old paint

I've used Easy-Off many times, Never on anything that old mind you, but it's never hurt the plastic at all. I just put the pieces in a Margarine tub and sprayed the stuff on till I couldn't see the pieces anymore, covered the container and let it sit. after a couple of days a toothbrush was all that...
by Chas
Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Has Ambroid disappeared?
Replies: 13
Views: 55867

Re: Has Ambroid disappeared?

I have a respirator and using it ain't no biggie for me.
If I could get my hands on Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) as easily I'd snap it up, but alas 'tis rarer stuff that.
by Chas
Thu Feb 06, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Has Ambroid disappeared?
Replies: 13
Views: 55867

Re: Has Ambroid disappeared?

I just use MEK -$17.00 (CAN) for 750 ml from just about any hardware store.
by Chas
Thu Nov 28, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Airbrushing.
Replies: 218
Views: 646594

Re: Basics. Airbrushing.

Thanks Wug. Actually it was Mr Budzick's video that got me thinking about them. just looking for anyone's hands on experience with them.
by Chas
Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:28 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Airbrushing.
Replies: 218
Views: 646594

Re: Basics. Airbrushing.

Thinking of getting an HPLV mini spray gun for large models, base coats and the like. Anyone here use one of those, or have experience with them?
by Chas
Thu May 16, 2019 5:09 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 33 inch TOS Enterprise - Studio Scale Replica
Replies: 65
Views: 194531

Re: 33 inch TOS Enterprise - Studio Scale Replica

Just Stunning!
by Chas
Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Custom decals without decal paper.
Replies: 2
Views: 14197

Re: Custom decals without decal paper.

I posted that back on Sep 18th in this thread.
http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/vie ... 6&t=124834
by Chas
Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Homemade Transfers (the old-fashioned way)
Replies: 2
Views: 14638

Re: Homemade Transfers (the old-fashioned way)

Great video showing a technique for how to make home made 'decals/transfers' with regular printer and regular paper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRgepSBdJLs
by Chas
Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:50 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
Replies: 19
Views: 73060

Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)

Wow! That is a really nice glow, it's a shame about the shrinkage.
by Chas
Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Russian spammers
Replies: 13
Views: 43484

Re: Russian spammers

No spam posts in <thunderdome> or <marketplace> . . . interesting.
by Chas
Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:56 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
Replies: 19
Views: 73060

Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)

As far as it's transparency from what I've seen the thinner you make it the more transparent the final product is. My understanding of the liquid is that it is used to alleviate the small whitish cracking that can occur when the clay dries. . If you are going to add colour to the clclay it is typica...
by Chas
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
Replies: 19
Views: 73060

Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding

Have you checked out Sukeru-Kun transparent resin clay? It is not clear, more of a 'frosted' transparent look, but it does air dry. Chas, thank you so much! You are pointing me to so many products that are easily available to me. Typical feedback I get is usually suggesting stuff that is not availa...
by Chas
Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
Replies: 19
Views: 73060

Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding

Yeah this stuff softens in hot water so any material that generates too much heat when it cures won't do well. Now that I've said that I wonder if fiberglass resin might work as a casting material, can't remember if it heats up when it cures. It won't be water clear, so probably won't work for your ...
by Chas
Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
Replies: 19
Views: 73060

Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding

Searching for it leads me to something called SSP, but that involves a powder to activate it. From the video I saw, it seemed like Alteco Epo Putty is not as sticky as Tamiya 2-part epoxy putty. SSP-HG!!!??? I've wanted to get my hands on that stuff for years! I've seen it used by so many Japanese ...
by Chas
Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
Replies: 19
Views: 73060

Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding

That's the same material as OYUMARU that I've been using for a few years. I'm surprised you hadn't already discovered this stuff Greg. I first learned of it from seeing it being used on quite a few Japanese modelers' blogs. You might want to check around locally as it will most likely be cheaper for...
by Chas
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Where can I get colored transparent plastic sheets?
Replies: 9
Views: 15737

Stationary dept of your local Dollar Store. look for clear plastic page dividers in various colours.
Like this
http://www.staples.ca/en/Cardinal-Multi ... CA_1_20001

But don't pay that much. Check the dollar stores first.
by Chas
Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Iwata Eclipse Help Needed!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 10365

At the very back of the airbrush body is there a knurled knob that tightens and loosens? If so that is probably what limits the travel of the trigger/needle assembly. Try loosening it ans see if that doesn't return things to what you are use to.
by Chas
Wed Jul 15, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: How Do I Mask This
Replies: 11
Views: 19200

My results were not so good. It seems that every time I try and peel the parafilm off after painting the paint chips off as well. It's as if the paint doesn't want to stick to the resin.:( I've tried it twice with the same result. I did use a brand new blade so I would get the cleanest cut. I'm tem...
by Chas
Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Clear Coating With Future Floor Wax
Replies: 6
Views: 13755

If you are using it as the final coat you may want to flatten it a bit (Tamiya flat base works) otherwise your ship will loose a lot of the sense of scale and end up looking like something from the 'Fast and Furious' franchise. :shock:
by Chas
Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:20 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
Replies: 7
Views: 15175

Thanks Joseph.
Did you get the metal or wood working Taig?
by Chas
Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:32 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
Replies: 7
Views: 15175

skymods wrote:Do you already have the mill?
No, but the versatility of this set up has me intrigued enough to be thinking about it.
by Chas
Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
Replies: 7
Views: 15175

For the Lathe you need to have the MILL:
http://vanda-layindustries.com/index.html
scroll down about one third of the page.
by Chas
Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:11 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
Replies: 7
Views: 15175

Micro Lathe set up for Dremels

http://vanda-layindustries.com/html/mil ... ories.html
Scroll down to bottom of page.
Anyone have one of these? Tried one? What's it like?
Barring direct experience Perhaps someone more familiar with lathes could provide some guesses on performance based on the info provided in the link?
by Chas
Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Alluilite mold putty
Replies: 1
Views: 7503

Alluilite mold putty

Quick and dirty mold making putty. Anyone try it?
http://alumilite.net/ProdDetail.cfm?Cat ... ld%20Putty
by Chas
Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:50 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Bottle equivalent of Tamiya AS-16 spray?
Replies: 5
Views: 19025

From what I saw fro google I suspected as much, hence the last part of my previous post.

Have you looked at the testors MM 2038?
by Chas
Sat Feb 14, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Bottle equivalent of Tamiya AS-16 spray?
Replies: 5
Views: 19025

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/paints-finishes-60/spray-as-%28aircraft%29-61800/as-16-light-gray-%28usaf%29-86516 I assume you want to brush it on for the touch-ups? Otherwise you could just decant it for use in an airbrush. According to this paint chart HERE it is FS 36492 which matches to Vallejo ...
by Chas
Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 33 inch TOS Enterprise - Studio Scale Replica
Replies: 65
Views: 194531

Reading all the updates here also. Please don't stop posting.
by Chas
Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: can paper print-outs be used as a surface finish and how?
Replies: 6
Views: 13379

I use this: http://www.krylon.com/products/matte-finish/ to seal graphite and charcoal portraits. Works perfectly. As for adhering it to the wood I would go with something like this: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Adhesives/Tapes/Products/~/3M-Super-77-Multi-Purpose-Spray-Adhesive?N=539...