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by Rogviler
Sun Aug 28, 2022 10:51 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Loving the August Wallpaper
Replies: 6
Views: 11537

Re: Loving the August Wallpaper

I just noticed the robot from MST3K, Tom servo? And Croooow. I'm also a fan of the artwork. Only thing that bugs me is that I'm pretty sure the one droid's arm is in the wrong layer. It should be behind the torso layer, I would think. As a fellow graphic designer I 100% understand how that happens ...
by Rogviler
Sun May 15, 2022 2:51 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: I think I got it fixed....
Replies: 18
Views: 37318

Re: I think I got it fixed....

No avatar pics? :-k

Now I actually have to read usernames. :cry:
by Rogviler
Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: 25th Anniversary, right?
Replies: 42
Views: 193664

Re: 25th Anniversary, right?

Keep in mind that at certain points in time this site was open to the internet so many of us were just lurkers. I know I was on here around 2000-2001, but didn't join until after it was members only.
by Rogviler
Wed Jan 19, 2022 12:29 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Which glue for old Lindberg kit "Visible Human Body"
Replies: 8
Views: 16696

Re: Which glue for old Lindberg kit "Visible Human Body"

I don't think its the plastic. Styrene is styrene, but I suppose different companies may have had "blends" of styrene used for their kits that may have either "some or more ABS added to it or acrylic"? I'm not sure? I don't know if they did that or really what other plastics the...
by Rogviler
Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:51 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: working with ABS
Replies: 19
Views: 45181

Re: working with ABS

There's not a huge difference between ABS and plain styrene (that's what the "S" stands for, after all). In general you can treat it like a tougher version of kit styrene. I've always had it sand, glue, and paint just fine.
by Rogviler
Tue Nov 23, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Looking for a super quiet airbrush compressor
Replies: 4
Views: 9547

Re: Looking for a super quiet airbrush compressor

For very quiet you're probably on the right track with the cake decorating type. There are a lot out there, even Duff Goldman has one. I was looking at the pro Paasche compressors, like the DC850R, but they stopped making them I think. I've also been wanting to try making one out of a refrigerator c...
by Rogviler
Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Mechwarrior Timberwolf PC
Replies: 11
Views: 32768

Re: Mechwarrior Timberwolf PC

Well, it was started 2 years ago Right, and nobody responded for 2 years... Normally threads disappear after a month, so it was surprising. I see now that there are old threads in the Scratchbuilding subforum. Guess this section is spared from the incessant ax. Looks like Scratcht_Modding was scare...
by Rogviler
Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Mechwarrior Timberwolf PC
Replies: 11
Views: 32768

Re: Mechwarrior Timberwolf PC

How is this a post from two years ago? :-k :shock:
by Rogviler
Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Filling primers
Replies: 10
Views: 18505

Re: Filling primers

Here's a good short video about XTC-3D. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGk7PYkAl_w It's basically a resin that you can pour on 3D prints to smooth it out. It's kind of a niche product, either if you want to keep the raw print without painting or for like costume armor. But it is sandable. Also, I'v...
by Rogviler
Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Filling primers
Replies: 10
Views: 18505

Re: Filling primers

You guys are on three different topics here... The OP is talking about using filler primer on 3D prints, or other suggestions for this specific scenario. OP: I would go with a filler primer as you originally thought, unless you think you might want to try one of the 3D print "smoothers," s...
by Rogviler
Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Filling primers
Replies: 10
Views: 18505

Re: Filling primers

Oh yeah, she thicc. An alternative would be Duplicolor filler primer. Just keep in mind that they will both start to fill in details if used heavily. Great for print lines, not so good for fine panels.
by Rogviler
Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Weathering and painting prepainted kits and Gundam
Replies: 2
Views: 10472

Re: Weathering and painting prepainted kits and Gundam

Are you wanting to add to the stock paint or completely repaint over it?
by Rogviler
Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:15 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Another dumb question concerning enamel paints
Replies: 6
Views: 11450

Re: Another dumb question concerning enamel paints

On vinyl, I use an automotive primer designed for car plastic trims. I've heard that you can use enamels over this without damaging the vinyl, but I've never had the courage to try. I did not have good luck with that myself. It seems that the chemicals that interact with each other will eventually ...
by Rogviler
Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Another dumb question concerning enamel paints
Replies: 6
Views: 11450

Re: Another dumb question concerning enamel paints

No, sadly enamel is enamel. Your observation is correct that you can alter the drying time by using lacquer thinner or acetone instead of mineral spirits, but that's about all you can accomplish. Having made the enamel on vinyl mistake, I don't touch enamels with a ten foot pole when it comes to vin...
by Rogviler
Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:58 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Tamiya handy drill
Replies: 9
Views: 27199

Re: Tamiya handy drill

Ah, that makes sense. I thought they looked suspiciously similar.
by Rogviler
Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Tamiya handy drill
Replies: 9
Views: 27199

Re: Tamiya handy drill

seam-filler wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:57 am Tamyia also do a router - (item number 74042) - has anyone given that a go?
I wonder what the difference is :-k
by Rogviler
Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Fixing panel line messes
Replies: 23
Views: 76536

Re: Fixing panel line messes

I've had mixed success with sprue goo. If it dries then it's great, but if it doesn't then it seems to stay "rubbery" for quite some time. My advice is to use the hottest solvent you have so it evaporates quickly. Pure solvent is definitely better than, say, regular Testor's liquid cement....
by Rogviler
Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:16 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Fixing panel line messes
Replies: 23
Views: 76536

Re: Fixing panel line messes

I prefer filling with CA glue and re-scribing. Mainly because CA is hard so it's going to be a nice crisp line. Which is the problem with some putties, they can flake off or they're so soft that the scriber just wants to follow the old line. Other options: Fill with stretched sprue or sprue goo, whi...
by Rogviler
Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:09 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Heat discoloration on real metal?
Replies: 10
Views: 32793

Re: Heat discoloration on real metal?

Duplicolor Metalcast sprays will for sure. You can definitely decant them for use in an airbrush.

I would imagine the Tamiya clear colors will as well, but I haven't tried them personally.
by Rogviler
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:52 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Heat discoloration on real metal?
Replies: 10
Views: 32793

Re: Heat discoloration on real metal?

It depends on the metal. If it's pot metal of some kind then forget it, you'll just end up melting it. If it's aluminum then you won't hurt it but I'm not sure you can get it to change color. I can't recall ever seeing that happen to aluminum. Steel or titanium, on the other hand, are really easy to...
by Rogviler
Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:28 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stupid question, but....
Replies: 27
Views: 147482

Re: Stupid question, but....

Okay, so perhaps it's a question of spelling. I've never heard anyone pronounce it "gree-bull", only "gree-blee." As such, I wouldn't think to spell it any way other than greeblie. Spelling it differently than you would think it's pronounced is asking for trouble. I'm looking at ...
by Rogviler
Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stupid question, but....
Replies: 27
Views: 147482

Re: Stupid question, but....

Greebles?? Who says that?

I would agree that "greeblies" is Star Warsian...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dncRHH9f6MI

Probably a Canadian says greebles, they say all kinds of weird stuff. :ptl:
by Rogviler
Wed Oct 21, 2020 3:40 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Blue-ing Photoetch parts.
Replies: 7
Views: 30727

Re: Blue-ing Photoetch parts.

Dykem is a Prussian Blue stain - often known as "engineer's blue" and is used in metalwork to make marking-up easier. It is non-permanent on metal and polishes off very easily. The same cannot be said for skin or clothing and without due care it is a great way of ending up looking like a ...
by Rogviler
Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Blue-ing Photoetch parts.
Replies: 7
Views: 30727

Re: Blue-ing Photoetch parts.

Dykem layout fluid is very good for that. It comes in a spray or you can buy the bottle and airbrush it. Also comes in red, if the need arises.
by Rogviler
Sun Jun 14, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?
Replies: 24
Views: 94225

Re: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?

You're welcome!
by Rogviler
Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:26 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?
Replies: 24
Views: 94225

Re: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?

TLDR: I would use either of those products wherever I didn't need the properties specific to Future (clarity & gloss) in order to prolong my supply of NLA Future, such as a base for decals or, in my case, altering the properties of paint without watering it down. I'll keep an eye out for other s...
by Rogviler
Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?
Replies: 24
Views: 94225

Re: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?

I ended up getting both of those products just because I always like a good taste test. Interestingly, they're both similar to each other in that they come out milky like Mod Podge, rather than clear like Future. The Weiman doesn't have as much of a smell but Quick Shine smells strongly. Both smell ...
by Rogviler
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:31 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?
Replies: 24
Views: 94225

Re: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?

Apparently Quick Shine has been used quite a bit in modeling so I'm gonna try some.
by Rogviler
Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?
Replies: 24
Views: 94225

Re: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?

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Anyone tried these? If not, I might. Both are water-based and look promising.
by Rogviler
Tue May 07, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Waste paint...what do you do with it?
Replies: 5
Views: 20706

Re: Waste paint...what do you do with it?

Depending on where you live your only option is likely disposal. I worked at a paint store that was also a PaintCare site, and per regulations we weren't allowed to take any paint for recycling that wasn't in its original container (which probably has more to do with hazmat transportation laws than ...