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- Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:13 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Alternative to Micro Kristal Klear
- Replies: 4
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Alternative to Micro Kristal Klear
Does anyone know of a good alternative for Micro Kristal Klear? Looking for something to make clear windows on my model.
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:42 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Better option for cutting brass tubing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17259
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:12 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Better option for cutting brass tubing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17259
Better option for cutting brass tubing
Morning everyone. I am looking for a way to cut small diameter brass tubing. I've tried using a hack saw, works fine, but I need to cut smaller pieces for a flash suppressor on several barrels for the AMT/Ertl MF. I've tried a rotorary tool, but I am not getting a a good cut. (Might be the no-name d...
- Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:40 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Getting a Badger 180-1. Still a good compressor?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8375
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:50 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Paint Removal.
- Replies: 119
- Views: 415268
Easy off should do it, but I will definitely stress the need to wear gloves, old clothes, and eye protection. That stuff can be nasty on the skin. The Simple Green did well on most of the paint except for the Krylon white on my model. Before: http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/marc_d_tyler/Cor...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:49 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Paint Removal.
- Replies: 119
- Views: 415268
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:24 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Sub assemblies painted, best glue to put them together
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14120
- Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:11 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Sub assemblies painted, best glue to put them together
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14120
- Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:42 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Sub assemblies painted, best glue to put them together
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14120
Sub assemblies painted, best glue to put them together
I have to admit, I've been looking into this but I think I am just missing this most basic concept. I understand the need to build and paint in subassmeblies, but to minimize on sanding the joins, what is the best type of glue to use? Epoxy or superglue I'm aware that good ol' styrene glue is pain t...
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:26 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Stripping paint with Oxi-Clean
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8309
Stripping paint with Oxi-Clean
Just read in the latest issue of FSM about stripping paint from a model using warm water and Oxi-Clean. Has anyone done this before? If so how successful (other then the great work on the model that was shown in FSM) and was it easier and less abrasive then using oven cleaner? Currently stripping th...
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:40 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Anyone use Blue Hawks rotary tool?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8113
Anyone use Blue Hawks rotary tool?
Happen to notice in the paper that Lowes is selling a rotary tool with accessories for 60% off. The company is Blue Hawk, never heard of them and reviews are scarce. Has anyone used this particular brand before?
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:32 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Parma PSE FasMask Liquid Mask
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3232
Parma PSE FasMask Liquid Mask
Not quite sure if this has been mentioned before, but has anyone use this particular brand for masking?
- Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:17 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: No air under 30psi
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1641
D'oh! :)
Disregard please, I pulled a boneheaded move. i forgot to reread the manual for the airbrush which states that the Paasche H paints acrylics at 30psi. I wil now go sit in the corner.
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:37 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: No air under 30psi
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1641
No air under 30psi
Evening everyone. I had the chance to experiment with my airbrush for the first time. Interesting expereince to say the least. I am using a Badger 180-1 with a Paasche H single action action airbrush. I bought a regulator and moisture trap and I assembled it without harming myself in the process. Wh...
- Fri Nov 09, 2012 1:03 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Designing a spraybooth
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8612
- Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:45 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Designing a spraybooth
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8612
- Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:12 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Designing a spraybooth
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8612
Designing a spraybooth
Morning everyone. While looking over various forums dealing with spraying paints I have come to the conclusion a person can go insane trying to filter the information on what is needed or not needed. My problem is this. I will be using my airbrush in the basement. Unfortunately since we are renting,...
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:14 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Taking the AB plunge.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1713
Taking the AB plunge.
Well I just picked up a Badger 180-1 for $30.00. Unknown if the regulator is included. If not is it a must have? Also, will there be an issue with attaching it to a Paasche hairbrush?
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:52 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Painting wit acrylics... heater about 20-30 feet away. :)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2337
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:07 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Painting wit acrylics... heater about 20-30 feet away. :)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2337
Painting wit acrylics... heater about 20-30 feet away. :)
Okay, I understand the need to vent the fumes when you are painting. Got that part. Yet is anyone using their airbrush to paint in the basement with the heater and water heater about 20-30 feet away that is an enclosed room, is the distance an issue? As it stands, I am nto going to be able to vent t...
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:56 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Wiring Books
- Replies: 3
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- Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:55 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Step by Step pictures spaceship army
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6154
- Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:42 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Getting a Badger 180-1. Still a good compressor?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8375
- Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:46 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Amount of paint used for airbrushing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6635
- Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:21 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Amount of paint used for airbrushing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6635
Amount of paint used for airbrushing
This may be added to the silly question column, but I was wondering, exactly how much paint is used to airbrush say a base coat of a model? Do you find yourself going through a whole 1/2 oz bottle for a model the size of say BSG Viper or any of the Star Trek/Star Wars ships? I have an idea when I ha...
- Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:38 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Getting a Badger 180-1. Still a good compressor?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8375
Getting a Badger 180-1. Still a good compressor?
I am about to get Badger 180-1(with the blue case). Is anyone still using this compressor? Any issues using it with a different brand airbrush such as a Paasche?
Typing on a Kindle... * grumble*
Typing on a Kindle... * grumble*
- Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:05 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Anyone use the Testors Aztec Mini Airbrush Compressor - Blue
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7237
- Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:12 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Anyone use the Testors Aztec Mini Airbrush Compressor - Blue
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7237
Anyone use the Testors Aztec Mini Airbrush Compressor - Blue
I've tried looking through the forums, but I am getting cross eyed. Looking into getting this as my starter compressor before moving up to something else? Has anyone used this? Thougths on it? Thanks in advance.
- Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:00 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Building a turn table for painting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21643
- Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:12 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Building a turn table for painting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21643