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- Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:54 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Clyde "En'til'Zog" Jones has passed away
- Replies: 28
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Clyde "En'til'Zog" Jones has passed away
It is with heavy heart I bring sad news. Our own Clyde "Zog" or "En'til'Zog" Jones has passed away. He had been battling health problems for years. Clyde was a founding member of the IPMS Techmages, and an exceptional individual. He'll be missed. I know Zog was active here in the...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:42 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: I Know This Shape.
- Replies: 14
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- Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:38 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Amount of paint used for airbrushing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7388
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:29 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Anyone tried the Grex Airbrushes yet?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13627
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:01 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Step by Step pictures spaceship army
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6449
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:58 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Amount of paint used for airbrushing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7388
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:56 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Has anyone ever sprayed with the little testors paints?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12896
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:51 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Taking the AB plunge.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1931
Looks like you're going to need a regulator. One with a built-in moisture trap is probably best.
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=HSF2
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=HSF2
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:45 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
- Replies: 186
- Views: 1086283
Make a solution 50% water, 25% Liquitex Flo-Aid, 25% Liquitex Slo-Dri and use that to extend your paints for dry-brushing. The better acrylic painters don't drybrush, but apply many fine layers of nearly transparent paints to get the effects they want. It takes practice. And Vallejo, Reaper, etc. ma...
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:42 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: LED Side Mirrors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3743
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:04 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Weathering Starfleet ships?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19257
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:55 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Safest Adhesive for Resin?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9488
Using Aves means you don't have to get the holes exact. I drove myself nuts pinning stabilizers on 1/72 Macross fighters until I figured that out. Get some nice sculpting tools and you can use Aves for sanding-free gap filling and adhesive. Here are some epoxy techniques in use: Fixing a bad joint: ...
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:28 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Safest Adhesive for Resin?
- Replies: 9
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Did we mention you need to pin your joints? Here's a trick: Drill the holes larger than necessary. Put a little ball of Aves in each hole, insert the pin and set your joint. You can use a drop of CA to fix the joint, or use more CA than necessary so it squeezes out and you can trim to fit. A bit of ...
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:18 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Weathering Starfleet ships?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19257
I usually suggest people rely more on shading than weathering with that scale and subject. Every ship will leak lubricants etc - but the scale kills most any application. Think of when you're on an airliner and look at the spoilers and ailerons etc. You see the dirt caught on the lubricants streakin...
- Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:42 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Irridescent Aztec Colours
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1859
You might want to look for pearlescent powders which you can mix into a clear gloss. That might be an easier solution. House of Kolor does this kind of thing, and I'm sure others do. http://www.houseofkolor.com/products/specialty.jsp Also, Testors makes acrylic pearl paints - they're tricky to use, ...
- Tue May 29, 2012 9:45 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Color tinted clear coating.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1871
- Fri May 04, 2012 7:04 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: question about testors dullcote
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4589
- Fri May 04, 2012 7:03 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Perfect mirror metal finish - options and suggestions?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 27962
- Fri May 04, 2012 7:01 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Bumpy Future
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5541
- Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:16 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What is best to use for panel lines?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11771
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:04 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Recommend a pin vise
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9211
Have a look at Model Expo, they have great tools.
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product ... O=SN8403SD
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product ... O=SN8403SD
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:26 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Badger Patriot a good choice?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 30984
I haven't had the opportunity to use a Patriot, but I've examined them at shows. They look great. I have an older Omni which operates much the same way and threatens to run forever. Get the gravity feed. You'll be happier in the long run. You can shoot small amounts and more dilute paints at lower p...
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:21 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Buffing Metalizer then decals then Metalizer Sealer?
- Replies: 4
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- Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:10 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: First air brush
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8708
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 6:09 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Basics. Airbrushing.
- Replies: 218
- Views: 847112
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 6:05 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Good seam filling material?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12869
- Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:21 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Good seam filling material?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12869
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:17 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Gloss & Dull coats
- Replies: 128
- Views: 677787
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:11 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Best flat finish yet!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 24064
- Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:55 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Badger Patriot a good choice?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 30984