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by Mike
Sun Jul 04, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Vallejo Acrylic Metallics vs Vallejo Alcohol Base Metallics
Replies: 1
Views: 1123

Vallejo Acrylic Metallics vs Vallejo Alcohol Base Metallics

Has anyone had any experience with these two products? Just wondering the difference in final appearance. Why choose one over the other?

Thanks in advance,

Mike
by Mike
Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:17 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Need color mixing help to make this color
Replies: 10
Views: 6356

Have you looked at Vallejo paint? They have a few shades of orange that may be what you are looking for:

http://www.io.com/~beckerdo/minis/minio ... Color.html
by Mike
Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Chip Samples?
Replies: 1
Views: 1249

Paint Chip Samples?

Hi- I was wondering if model paint companies had pamphlets with paint chips on them. My LHS has a limited amount of paints from Tamiya and model masters so I tried ordering Humbrol and Vallejo paints from the Internet. The colors don't always come out like I envisioned. It's hard to determine what t...
by Mike
Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Help with a Lunar Dio
Replies: 4
Views: 5591

Help with a Lunar Dio

Not sure if this is in the correct category. I'm about to start working on a small lunar dio. The base will be a wood plaque and a figure will be on top. This is my first dio and was wondering if there are any tutorials or WIPs for building a lunar surface. I was going to use a painted lava rock and...
by Mike
Sun Jun 07, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Compound on Clear Canopy?
Replies: 4
Views: 3618

Compound on Clear Canopy?

I was watching a modeling video on YouTube on the construction of a Macross fighter. The inside of the canopy was lightly sanded and a compound was rubbed on the inside. The video was in Japanese so can someone please explain this technique? Also what kind of compound can be used?

Thanks!