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by ModelMan
Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:38 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future floor polish
Replies: 269
Views: 921989

Thanks Tom, just had a bottle brought to me from NY. Looking forward to trying it. Have you been using it? I decided not to use on this current model as I don't want to introduce an unknown into the situation this late in the game. Too much risk. But when I've had time to test it out, I am sure it ...
by ModelMan
Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future floor polish
Replies: 269
Views: 921989

http://www.pledge.com/en-US/Products/Pa ... shine.aspx

I got mine at an Ace Hardware store.
by ModelMan
Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Beginner Lighting Guide
Replies: 6
Views: 9301

Bailey-Z-Kerr wrote:Thank You but how do I buy them?!? Do you know if they ship to UK?
After getting back into the hobby five years ago, I started Modeler's Brand last year to help folks like us out.

I ship worldwide.
Send me a note anytime, BZK. I'm happy to answer all questions I can!

sales@modelersbrand.com
by ModelMan
Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Beginner Lighting Guide
Replies: 6
Views: 9301

Hi It's not so much the actual building of the circuit and model I need help with it' that I don't have a clue what lights to actually buy, I know I need LEDs, resistors and a battery etc but here's so many different types I don't know what to buy http://www.maplin.co.uk/ If you don't mind me sayin...
by ModelMan
Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: New! Light Packs from Modeler's Brand
Replies: 11
Views: 13038

Re: how to order

jedi_modeler wrote:How can I order a light pack?
Heh-heh. Thanks, Jedi, looks like I forgot that one!

sales@modelersbrand.com
by ModelMan
Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future polish in SoCal?
Replies: 9
Views: 10233

That's the one. Thanks for the reply! With so many names, labels and vintages it's tough to tell which way is up with this product.

Using it on a kitchen floor... How novel! I might just try that too, I haven't slid on a floor in 30 years (not deliberately anyways!). lol.
by ModelMan
Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future floor polish
Replies: 269
Views: 921989

To summarize the last 9 pages as I understand them: 1. It can be used straight thru an airbrush, though some folks will add 2-3 drops of dish soap to break the tension, while others will thin with 10%-50% water or windex or isopropyl alcohol. A few others will use a hair brush, as it is self-levelin...
by ModelMan
Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future polish in SoCal?
Replies: 9
Views: 10233

I just went to two Ralph's, a Von's, a Rite Aid and finally found the 'vinyl and tile' version at a TruValue hardware for $8 @ 27oz. Don't know if it's the right stuff as the packaging is different than any picture I've found of it and the product 'title' has changed and is not the same as any threa...
by ModelMan
Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:59 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future floor polish
Replies: 269
Views: 921989

Three grocery stores, a pharmacy and finally a hardware store had it... But, not the package I was expecting. I expected this: http://www.rocketreviews.com/image-future-floor-wax-400-600-47978.jpg I found this: http://http.cdnlayer.com/ec1images/225/products/2010/12078_110311i_ab.jpg The second pkg ...
by ModelMan
Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future floor polish
Replies: 269
Views: 921989

I've been casually glancing around for Future for years and never once seen it here in los angeles. The other day I had a nightmare result from regular rustoleum painters touch clear gloss and set about to deliberately find Future. Several stores and lots of driving and no dice. Just got home, did a...
by ModelMan
Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:00 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Questions about Light Sheet
Replies: 4
Views: 3893

I've used light sheet in a couple models over the years and it is the only option for very specific conditions, such as needing a near-paper thin light source. EL Sheet, wire and ribbon all suffer from the same problems. 1. The high voltage inverter is just as likely to burn out as not, is very bulk...
by ModelMan
Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Lighting a PL 1/000 Enterprise REFIT.
Replies: 15
Views: 15404

Hi Iloverum, As Jedipuju kindly pointed out earlier, I am now selling LED Supply Packs and smd LEDTape under the name Modeler's Brand Hobby Supplies. MB's LED Starter 10-Pack sounds perfect for you at the best price mentioned so far. http://www.modelersbrand.com/sitefiles/images/lightpack_02.jpg USD...
by ModelMan
Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: New! Light Packs from Modeler's Brand
Replies: 11
Views: 13038

This post is about normal LED's, but yes, ledtape is very cool. Pre-resistored, thin, small form factor, sticky backing and easy to use. There are a number of styles out there for every need and I just found a ninth color of it too. Few people need sixteen feet of the stuff and the 'good' ledtape co...
by ModelMan
Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: New! Light Packs from Modeler's Brand
Replies: 11
Views: 13038

Fixed. Thanks, Redag! :D
by ModelMan
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: New! Light Packs from Modeler's Brand
Replies: 11
Views: 13038

Redag wrote:The description doesn't seem to match between the count of LEDs overall and the count of quantities and types. What's up with that?
Is my math wrong? 9 colors x 10 each = 90... 9 x 20 is 180 and 9 x 50 is 450. They're all 3mm Round either way. :?:
by ModelMan
Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: New! Light Packs from Modeler's Brand
Replies: 11
Views: 13038

New! Light Packs from Modeler's Brand

Hey all, I've had a number of requests over the years to assemble an LED Pack for people, just like the Prize Pack I've offered on the Scale Model Addict Spring Contest for two years running now. I can finally offer, Modeler's Brand Light Packs! Available in three sizes, these Light Packs are design...
by ModelMan
Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Newb ? - Lighting SW Star Destroyer
Replies: 22
Views: 19966

You don't want to use the dremel anyway. As nightmarish as it sounds, you want to use a pin vise and hand drill every last one of those little buggers. The dremel even at it's slowest will get away from you and run along the plastic. It's a lot of dangerous hassle. However if you are like me and hav...
by ModelMan
Sat May 09, 2009 4:53 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Anybody know anything about light sheet?
Replies: 22
Views: 26021

I used it as a ceiling light in a galileo 7 kit and will be using it in a M Falcon cockpit. I found mine on ebay, but if you hunt around for EL wire, EL sheet and EL ribbon, you will find it at other places. EL Sheet is brighter than EL Ribbon by a lot and similar to EL Wire. Sheet can be cut to sha...