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- Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:52 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: artist's oils for washes and such - question!
- Replies: 30
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- Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:50 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: artist's oils for washes and such - question!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 65265
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:05 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: artist's oils for washes and such - question!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 65265
And don't do what I did, and buy the alcohol-based inks. They do a number on all sorts of finishes, including fogging Future. :evil: As long as we're talking oil paints, can water-based oils be used the same way? I'm trying to go as eco-friendly as I can, as we live with my mother-in-law, and she ha...
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:58 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Is there a faster way to smooth and polish a canopy?
- Replies: 25
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Tyler, Get thee to a beauty supply house (Sally's is a good place to go), and pick up a set of nail polishing boards. I got a spiffy one that goes all the way up to (I think) about 4000 grit. Does nice work on canopies, when they're a mess. Oh, and like Robb said, Novus plastic polish is your friend...
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:02 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Tamiya Mishap
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3114
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:33 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Questions about Model Master Acrylics
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4369
I've had good luck with MMAcryls. I shoot them straight from the bottle (but would probably get better results if I thinned them), and the only problem I ever have with them is cleaning my brush afterward. I got some MM Cleaner (not thinner), and it seems to work tons better for cleaning. My only bi...
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:09 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: A list of possible freebies for lighting
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1785
A list of possible freebies for lighting
Check this out for some sources for free electronic goodies.
Also here
And here
All the usual disclaimers apply...YMMV, void where prohibited by law, etc., etc...
Also here
And here
All the usual disclaimers apply...YMMV, void where prohibited by law, etc., etc...
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:25 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Does any company make acrylic Pearlescent clear cote?
- Replies: 20
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- Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:23 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18711
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:36 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: AB question (on operation)
- Replies: 3
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Look in the bottom of the box, under the foam. There should be some Iwata airbrush oil in there. A little drop should cure what ails it. Now, if I could just get the dang thing completely clear after each use, so I don't have to pull out the needle with a pair of jewelers' pliers... :gripe: Any sugg...
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:37 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Brushing cheap craft paints
- Replies: 1
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- Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:14 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18711
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:45 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Looking for realy tiny connectors
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6640
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:55 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18711
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:48 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18711
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:21 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Looking for realy tiny connectors
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6640
Kitty--
This link might be better, still.
LDB
EDIT: Look under W.S. Deans. They have some pretty small plugs that might just suit you. You can also check out the servo pigtails, as they have tiny 4-pin plugs and wires.
This link might be better, still.
LDB
EDIT: Look under W.S. Deans. They have some pretty small plugs that might just suit you. You can also check out the servo pigtails, as they have tiny 4-pin plugs and wires.
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:16 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Looking for realy tiny connectors
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6640
Kitty--
Check your local radio controlled hobby shop. There are several really tiny connectors that may interest you. Tower Hobbies has quite a few that may interest you.
Check your local radio controlled hobby shop. There are several really tiny connectors that may interest you. Tower Hobbies has quite a few that may interest you.
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:56 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18711
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:54 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18711
Good suggestion, Mark, but I'm trying to get away from lacquers, and oils. 2 questions: 1) Can anybody recommend a line of water-based inks? I have some Dr. Ph. Martin's inks and some alcohol-based stamping inks (the name eludes me). Since they are alcohol-based, that ain't gonna work B) Would water...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:25 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18711
What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
Hey, gang, just had a really weird experience. I was trying some alcohol-based ink as a wash on some Tamiya and Gunze acrylics, and suddenly, the paints were lifting right off the parts. What did I do wrong? The paints had been cured for several weeks (hey, I'm slow...sue me! :mrgreen: ) Should I ha...
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:59 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Future floor polish
- Replies: 269
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- Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:22 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: What is the easiest way to get LEDs to blink?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4640
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:57 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Future floor polish
- Replies: 269
- Views: 1496952
Probably already covered, but I came up with a neat use for Future: I wasn't happy with how clean one of my builds was, so I added some black and some sepia India ink to a little Future, mixed well, and PRESTO! Instant, toned-down paint! I did, however, go a little overboard, so I'm going to have to...
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:24 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Compressor recommendations
- Replies: 8
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DNJ-- If you have a Hobby Lobby nearby, wait for the 40% off coupon (sign up for their emails, and they will send it to you), and go score you an Iwata SmartJet. I think I paid less than $150 for mine, plus the lazy teenager running the register threw in the hose because he didn't want to look for a...
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:41 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Super Clean has finally failed me and I need help!!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10961
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:33 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Too cold to prime...HELP!!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16851
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:00 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: How do I make icicles?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5838
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:18 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Clear canopy painting, future-ing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1614
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:38 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Paint seeping through tape.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 19813
- Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:04 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Help needed: Paint going sticky on resin kit.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2617
Viper1-- I second the wearing chem-resistant gloves. Lacquer (cellulose) thinner HURTS on bare skin. I was dumb enough to wipe down a car that was going to be painted, and did it bare-handed. I had peeling skin for almost a week. You can also use spray-on oven cleaner (Easy Off), the purple Super Cl...