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- Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:00 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Clear coat to use over silver
- Replies: 9
- Views: 33072
Re: Clear coat to use over silver
Availability only. I believe that Future is known in the US as something different - if it's available t all. First it was "Future." Then it was "Pledge with Future Shine." Then it was "Pledge Floor Care Multi-Surface Finish." Now it's "Pledge revive it": htt...
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:38 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: NEW: flickering SMDs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 20645
Re: NEW: flickering SMDs
I've found regular flickering LEDs at Dollar General in the form of faux "tea candles." Take 'em out of their faux candle holder and remove the faux silicone rubber "flame" and you've got 'em. For a buck each you can't go wrong. Like I said, these are SMDs. Flickering LEDs are n...
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:36 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: NEW: flickering SMDs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 20645
Re: NEW: flickering SMDs
I've found regular flickering LEDs at Dollar General in the form of faux "tea candles." Take 'em out of their faux candle holder and remove the faux silicone rubber "flame" and you've got 'em. For a buck each you can't go wrong.
- Sun Feb 25, 2018 1:10 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: 1701 Paint colors... again.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 25193
Re: 1701 Paint colors... again.
See here for a very thorough discussion:
http://scifimodelaction.com/sfmaforum/i ... pic=6508.0
And here for the original Air & Space Museum article;
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/edit ... enterprise
http://scifimodelaction.com/sfmaforum/i ... pic=6508.0
And here for the original Air & Space Museum article;
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/edit ... enterprise
- Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:51 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Spraying Tamiya Flat
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15821
Re: Spraying Tamiya Flat
Here are formulas for mixing Tamiya Flat Base with "Future"* to create different effects: 1 part flat base to 3 parts Future = very flat 1 part flat base to 10 parts Future = flat 1 part flat base to 15 parts Future = satin *"Future" has been re-branded yet again. See my post her...
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:44 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: "Future" Re-branded (again!)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10232
"Future" Re-branded (again!)
First it was "Future." Then it was "Pledge with Future Shine." Then it was "Pledge Floor Care Multi-Surface Finish." Now it's "Pledge revive it": http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/PaulBoyer/Models/Future_zpsk0z0xwib.jpg (Thanks to Paul Boyer for origina...
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:11 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Adhering Removable CAD Print Templates On Styrene
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20823
Re: Adhering Removable CAD Print Templates On Styrene
That's the one. The thing to remember is to spray it on the PAPER template, not the sheet plastic. The paper will absorb the volatile compounds that could potentially damage the plastic. That being said, I've never experienced any damage to sheet styrene using this technique. It's also important to ...
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:40 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Adhering Removable CAD Print Templates On Styrene
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20823
Re: Adhering Removable CAD Print Templates On Styrene
I've used 3M Spray Mount spray adhesive to attach laser-printed paper templates to styrene sheet for years without any problem. Spray adhesive on paper, stick to plastic, trim to outline of part with scalpel/X-acto knife, clean up edges with a sanding block, and peel off paper. The plastic is not af...
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:56 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: What are your favorite greebles ???
- Replies: 11
- Views: 42892
Re: What are your favorite greebles ???
Years ago I picked up a bunch of solid plastic doll eyes at a fabric store- styrene hemispheres 2, 3 4 5 and 6mm across. Cheap and useful for all kinds of things, especially covering up ejector pin marks. I haven't run out or seen any more since. NOPE- I checked AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.c...
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 3:29 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: What are your favorite greebles ???
- Replies: 11
- Views: 42892
Re: What are your favorite greebles ???
HO-scale model railroad detail parts, especially steam and diesel locomotive details. Also 1/72 armor photoetch,
- Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:05 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: 3D printed models
- Replies: 4
- Views: 16715
Re: 3D printed models
Here's some advice from the "Model Monkey" website ( https://modelmonkey.wixsite.com/modelmonkey ; Model Monkey designs and sells Shapeways 3D printed parts for model warships): 2. What kind of glue should I use? Choose a glue that is specifically intended for the material your model is pr...
- Wed Dec 27, 2017 11:39 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Safe acrylic paints for Bandai models?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16655
Re: Safe acrylic paints for Bandai models?
I understand you can't use enamels, lacquers, oils, or even alcohol thinned paints on the Bandai Star Wars kits. What does that leave me - water-based acrylics? Bandai's tips say these paints "may" damage ABS plastic. With a suitable primer, you can use any kind of paint. You can probably...
- Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:41 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Decals as masks?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12243
Re: Decals as masks?
Thanks to both! Now for the killer: whatever "sticky" mask is used, can it be peeled without first "outlining" its shape (on the overpainted kit) with an X-acto? It depends on (1) how long you let the paint dry before removing the mask, and (2) how tacky your masking medium is. ...
- Sat Nov 25, 2017 10:10 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Decals as masks?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12243
Re: Decals as masks?
If decals are not sealed in place with a clear coat, they can usually be removed with sticky tape. Other ideas: 1. Scan the decal sheet, print it, and use the prints as masks. If you have an image editing program such as Photoshop, you may be able to adjust the brightness/contrast so that the white ...
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:24 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Will vinyl and styrene glue together??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 38982
Re: Will vinyl and styrene glue together??
I know of nothing that will permanently bond vinyl to styrene. Contact cement, epoxy, and white glue (PVA) might temporarily bond them, but the bond will be very weak. You could try splicing the two together by means of a wood dowel, then camouflaging the joint somehow. Silicone adhesive might work,...
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:42 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Advanced. Decals
- Replies: 210
- Views: 729930
Re: Advanced. Decals
Best decal tutorial ever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chCLz7xnnZQ
And be sure to check out Paul's other videos as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chCLz7xnnZQ
And be sure to check out Paul's other videos as well.
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 1:36 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: How much Fiber and other supplies to order
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6106
Re: How much Fiber and other supplies to order
My doctor tells me how much fiber I need.
- Wed May 17, 2017 10:06 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Newbie applying decals
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9448
Re: Newbie applying decals
For an excellent decal tutorial, see here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chCLz7xnnZQ
And be sure to check out Paul's other videos as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chCLz7xnnZQ
And be sure to check out Paul's other videos as well.
- Wed May 10, 2017 12:36 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Tamiya Clear coat
- Replies: 21
- Views: 26214
- Fri May 05, 2017 1:09 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Alclad acrylic gloss clear over Tamiya or other flat acrylic
- Replies: 8
- Views: 22134
- Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:23 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Uses and Abuses of Neodymium Magnets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14924
I've considered using them but have no practical experience as yet. One thing I've thought about is to make an entire hull section removable by cutting along an existing panel/contour line so as to expose the interior. I was thinking more of airplanes in this context but it should also work for star...
- Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:04 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: MEK-dissolved styrene filler?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 27244
I tried it as an experiment years ago. MEK is nasty stuff and won't touch it again. It took a while for it to make a goop, but then used it to make my Kestrel master. In my opinion it wasn't worth the time and effort. Epoxy putty would have been less sloppy and less toxic. I even developed some cra...
- Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:52 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: MEK-dissolved styrene filler?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 27244
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:26 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: best chemical to break down CA glue?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14468
- Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:04 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Light defusing?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 39397
- Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:20 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Paint March to Tamiya spray AS-2 IJN Light Gray?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7003
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:44 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: What putty?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 34286
Spies-Hecker Permacron.Fine Putty 7715. Available wherever auto paint and body supplies are found.
http://m.products.axaltacs.com/mcat/us/ ... obile=true
http://m.products.axaltacs.com/mcat/us/ ... obile=true
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:39 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: How to cut rectangle micro windows?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18336
Re: How to cut rectangle micro windows?
So, I just received my 1:1400 Enterprise E kit and am studying how to prepare it for lighting. The main issue I am facing at the moment is how to cut the micro-windows that may have roughly 0.5 x 3mm. Ideas? Tips? Some have used a small screwdriver as a punch. If I were to do this, I'd thin the pla...
- Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:46 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Citadel Dry Paint, a perfect match to a color I need.. BUT!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6973
Re: Citadel Dry Paint, a perfect match to a color I need.. B
Hello Folks Okay I was searching for a color in the paint racks of my LHS and well surprisingly Citadel has the color I'm looking for "BUT"it is in their "DRY" line of game (Miniature RPG I assume) colors!!! Since I was hoping to airbrush on the color I want for this "Anime...
- Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:56 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Odorless Mineral Spirits Changing the Color of Paint....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 29010