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by hotrodnz
Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Goodbye, Model Master (update)
Replies: 22
Views: 120348

Re: Goodbye, Model Master (update)

I just visited my LHS here in Sydney yesterday who told me that all Testors had stopped making all hobby related paints, spray cans etc. I decided to buy 4x cans dullcote to meet my modeling needs for the next few years. I’ve only just started weathering with oils and dullcote was perfect at protect...
by hotrodnz
Mon May 02, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: How to show sand being kicked up?
Replies: 16
Views: 19825

Hi all Thanks for all your tips which I put to good use. Here is a link to some photos of the finished model and diorama which ended up winning 2nd place in the diorama section of the recent SSM "Starfighter 2" contest. http://www.starshipmodeler.com/contest/dio_01.htm In the end I used so...
by hotrodnz
Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:02 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: I have a question about labels on stuff?
Replies: 10
Views: 12178

Hi I found that using masking tape (the normal-tack stuff from hardware stores etc) removes the nasty sticky gluey blobs quite well. Quickly press a short strip of masking tape on and off the sticky surface and the little sticky blobs will be pulled off onto the tape. Repeat with a fresh strip when ...
by hotrodnz
Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:20 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: How to show sand being kicked up?
Replies: 16
Views: 19825

Thanks guys for the great hints

I'll have to try them out tonight.

Cheers
by hotrodnz
Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: How to show sand being kicked up?
Replies: 16
Views: 19825

How to show sand being kicked up?

Hi all, I'm thinking about making a diorama showing an action scene with sand being kicked up as the model lands. Does anyone have any tips on how I can achieve this effect on static model? Here's a picture of the sort of effect I'm trying to achieve :- http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/200378295-00...