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by Beaveranger
Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Home Made Paintbooth
Replies: 23
Views: 30082

Here's mine.

Nothing fancy. Just some OSB, 2x2's, and a range hood. Got <$30 in it total. Got the hood for $20 on eBay (new), but they go for a few bucks at an appliance recycle store.
by Beaveranger
Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:09 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: New product, liquid tape
Replies: 2
Views: 2735

I use it. Good stuff. Although, I cut the over sized lid brush out of mine. I use throw away brushes of my own.

http://www.micromark.com/RS/SR/Product/82216_R.jpg

http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/ ... d_tape.jpg
by Beaveranger
Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: A Non-Damaging Varnish to Apply before Matt Varnish?
Replies: 3
Views: 3443

I use the Vallejo line of varnishes. Matte, Satin, and gloss. They are acrylic based and have never done any damage to my paint or decals.
by Beaveranger
Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:46 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Tamiya spray AS-16 out of stock
Replies: 5
Views: 5381

From what I hear, Tamiya is going through a re-labeling, and a lot of their stuff is unavailable in the US. Not sure if this includes their spray cans or not...
by Beaveranger
Mon May 09, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Cherry red metal
Replies: 15
Views: 16022

Do like the miniatures painters, many layers building to the color. http://www.coolminiornot.com/233996 http://www.coolminiornot.com/103554 http://www.coolminiornot.com/42876 http://www.coolminiornot.com/177196 http://www.coolminiornot.com/129820 and then there's this: http://www.coolminiornot.com/...
by Beaveranger
Sun May 01, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Vallejo Paints
Replies: 9
Views: 11367

I use the Model Air line as well. Great paints. I haven't tried using them on a large area tho. Mostly just tanks thus far. But they airbrush awesomely. (Is that a word?.... It is now.)
by Beaveranger
Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What did I do wrong?
Replies: 7
Views: 5749

The good thing about weathering over clear coat is that if you make a mistake or are just dissatisfied, you can wipe clean and start over. Personally, I think weathering without a clear coat is just silly. Maybe that's cuz I'm not nearly as talented as others and I make a lot of mistakes.... :oops:
by Beaveranger
Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What did I do wrong?
Replies: 7
Views: 5749

Seal with Future or another incompatible clear coat. I don't like paints as panel washes - there's a whole thread here on alternatives. I like transparent watercolors, myself. I've had great results with the pastel washes. I also got some clay based washes from Flory Models. They are nice. Easy to ...
by Beaveranger
Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Since Dr Micro tools red putty is no longer availabe, what
Replies: 8
Views: 7511

Kylwell wrote:Then you haven't tried Aves...
^^this^^

Give it a shot.
by Beaveranger
Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Help Coating Tiny Windows with Future
Replies: 3
Views: 3867

Maybe blu tac to one side and dip one side at a a time then? or brush it on?
by Beaveranger
Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What did I do wrong?
Replies: 7
Views: 5749

What is the base of the acryl thinner?

I always seal with future before any wash/weathering just to be safe.
by Beaveranger
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Help Coating Tiny Windows with Future
Replies: 3
Views: 3867

Try some blu-tac on a stick/piece of sprue stuck to the edge of the window and dip them?
by Beaveranger
Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Am I doing the salt weathering technique correctly?
Replies: 4
Views: 3993

I've seen a couple of different variations on this method, but the idea is the same basic principle.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Obviously, you have to be careful on the removal part depending on the type of paint you use.
by Beaveranger
Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Pledge Floor Care with Future
Replies: 6
Views: 9135

My bottle looks exactly like the one pictured there, but doesn't say anything about "clean scent." I did realize the other day that it smells almost exactly like Red Bull.... if that helps.
by Beaveranger
Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:39 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: very oily resin kit
Replies: 27
Views: 46207

I've got oodles of sawdust and it doesn't seem to pull the oil out of the concrete like the granules do. As for the kitty litter versus oil wick stuff, I've heard that, but I've never been able to verify it (not that it matters :) ). The trick to the sawdust is patience. It doesn't work as fast as ...
by Beaveranger
Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:47 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: very oily resin kit
Replies: 27
Views: 46207

Lt. Z0mBe wrote:....and purchasing some of that fluid clean up granules?
Just get a bag of kitty litter, it's the same thing. Got a local cabinet shop nearby? Sawdust works just as well, and they'll let you have as much as you can haul away.
by Beaveranger
Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 897859

southwestforests wrote:What is "ghosting"?
They say they can see the difference in color of the aves and the plastic showing through.
starmanmm wrote:Never had that issue... as long as I primed first.
See, that's what I said. Makes me wonder what kind of primer they are using.... so I never try to use it :P
by Beaveranger
Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: The Abbey of Aves
Replies: 337
Views: 897859

Sorry if this has been asked earlier in the thread, but I just don't have the time to go through ten pages. :oops:

I have heard others say that they have had a problem with the Aves ghosting under primer and paint. Has anyone else had this problem? Or are they doing something wrong?
by Beaveranger
Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: From spray can to airbrush bottle
Replies: 24
Views: 24337

You could decant it from the spray bottle into a larger jar to reduce mess. Then transfer to your airbrush jar. I have a gravity feed brush, so this is how I have to do it... Yeah, you may lose a little paint in the transfer, but it would make it less messy.
by Beaveranger
Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Sealer over Acrylics
Replies: 11
Views: 13298

The future becomes your topcoat, unless you want a different finish than you were able to achieve with the future. I have found that I can control the finish I get with Future by how light the coats are. Thin coats = a satin to matte-ish finish... where thicker coats (after initial light coats) = mo...
by Beaveranger
Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: From spray can to airbrush bottle
Replies: 24
Views: 24337

Haven't done it with paints, (simply cuz I haven't come across the need to) have done it with hairspray for the hairspray weathering technique. Hairspray Technique

Same principle tho. Just gotta be careful about overspray and fumes.
by Beaveranger
Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: From spray can to airbrush bottle
Replies: 24
Views: 24337

It's called decanting.... many vids out there, just Google it.
by Beaveranger
Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: I Hate F*&%!# Super Glue!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 45352

Bump one more for Gorilla CA. Picked up a bottle and as soon as I got home, I broke the handle on my favorite coffee mug. :cry: Never fear, Gorilla glue is here. That stuff holds tight. I have never had much luck with getting ceramic to hold with regular super glue. So, I feel confident enough to st...
by Beaveranger
Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:00 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Alternative glues/solvents
Replies: 15
Views: 14896

Yeah, I figured that would be the case. I don't plan on using it, just came across it in reading some stuff and figured some people here would have some experience with it. Thanks for the input guys. I really wish someone would produce a book like the Artists Guide to Materials for modelers. There i...
by Beaveranger
Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Alternative glues/solvents
Replies: 15
Views: 14896

Alternative glues/solvents

I currently use Tenax 7R and Plastruct plastic weld for the majority of my gluing. (Plastic kits, obviously) I have been reading a few things about some people recommending Methylethyl Ketone (M.E.K.) as a cheaper alternative to these. I have also read that it is good for "most" plastics. ...
by Beaveranger
Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:49 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Question about the toxicity of Future
Replies: 7
Views: 5520

Re: Question about the toxicity of Future

Beaveranger wrote:....I have read through the MSDS for Future....
And I have been through every paint article, website, and parenting opinion forum I can find. The paint is not the issue. I used non toxic, baby safe paint. I just need to seal them up now.
by Beaveranger
Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Question about the toxicity of Future
Replies: 7
Views: 5520

Another concern is whether or not anything I use will harm the paint underneath. Acrylic btw. That's why I was thinking about using Future.
by Beaveranger
Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Question about the toxicity of Future
Replies: 7
Views: 5520

jim w wrote:I believe shellac is used for this kind of thing.
Hmmmm.... I'm reading that it is non-toxic, edible, and used for food glaze. I did not know that. I also did not know that it was a natural product either. Good to know... thx.