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scratchy wrote: (link below left).

Where?? I don't see no link.

So, what's the project?? Just how much area of mesh do you need?? Square, round, or odd shaped areas??

1/72 sand, of course.

Sculpt the shape, and paint.

greasyspoon wrote:put a black dot on the silver or on the "glass" part?

On the silver - "bottom" of the bucket.

And use a white glue for the lens. Doesn't fog or damage the plastic, and dries clear.

I was thinking about painting the “Socket” they fit into silver and clear coating the glass part with future. This is what I have done in the past for car headlights. A higher reflecting surface for the bucket works better. Try chrome tape or the bright side of tinfoil. Don't forget to add a small ...

So much for a 2D image not having the info for 3D. 2D images DON'T have 3D info. That are SIMPLE objects that we know their shape (in general). The images didn't supply the info, the USER did. So... I can give you 100 "simple" looking 2D images that you will NEVER EVER get right in 3D. Ca...

These will work. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mcfarlane-ghost-in-the-shell-/261412981874?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3cdd6d8c72 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-6-Lego-10-Technic-Ribbed-Hose-Pearl-Silver-AERO-TUBES-Hanger-for-7317-/161132170911?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item258439ce9f http://www.e...

Does it have to be some particular name brand, or does it only work on some paints, or is it just a hoax? Not a hoax. Easy-Off in the pump bottle (not the aerosol). As for paint types... I have had it remove ALL types. Older enamels are harder, and will require multiple treatments. Spray on liberal...

Beautiful work. WOW!! And all I have had time to look at is "The Star Dwellers".

How hot was your water, and how long was the part in there?? As Ziz said, too many variables to give a complete solution. Try HOT hot water, as in boiling. Just get it in there, and then take it out again. Depending on how big/thick the part is, changes the soak time. Not much time is needed to get ...

1/4" x 3" is a "little" joint?? What the hell ya buildin' there boy?? That is a HUGE joint. OK, it's a small joint, but a HUGE amount of glue. Or is is a little bit of glue on parts that mate on a surface that is 1/4" x 3"?? Break out the kicker. I use that even on the ...

Okay, so I know there are multi-plastic cements... I have glued (strongly and permanently) butyrate to acrylic, and ABS to acrylic with standard Testers liquid. Works just fine. I've never even seen butyrate, what are its properties? Looking for something 100% rigid mostly, but not brittle like pol...

Plastruct and Evergreen don't have anything remotely that large... Oh yes they do. I mean, Plastruct does. I just placed an order (like 10 minutes ago) for some up to 3" in OD. OK. Sorry. That's NOT styrene. That stuff is Butyrate and ABS. But it all can be cut, glued (regular solvent glue too...

More Styrene. Easy to cut, easy to glue (to itself and to the other styrene structure), and easy to sand to shape.

Simply, you can't. Once a decal is laid down, it's done. They can NOT be removed intact, and if they manage to flake off in one piece, it can NOT be reused. You didn't mention what 1701 kit (there are a few :)). But there are replacement decals for ALL of them, and they are reasonably priced. Just c...

a litte bit of dish soap and water. then let the water evap. should stay without too much issue.

asfor rubber cement, try a art supply store.

sbaxter wrote:Working on a way to get some photos online -- don't want to use my regular Flickr account for this sort of thing.

Send them to me, I'll host and post them for you.

Having now watched hours of YouTube videos... I know more than I did before. I'm not sure if that's good or not. I have done some fiberglassing before, but in limited sizes and applications. Seeing that it's much easier than I was worried about (I mean, sure, it still takes skills and such, but not ...

Here is a nice build up of a boat hull master and mold. Very informative. Thanks. Some nice work going on there. He makes it look easy. FYI...urethane works real well with fiberglass....no polyester fumes to deal with. Ah, yes, urethane over polyester. All the time if possible. I HATE polyester. Yu...

That's exactly what I meant. The panels and such are bigger than most car panels, but the principle is the same. I'm thinking I may divide part #1 into left/right halves, or top/bottom. Which ever is best to hide the seem work after. That would make the master, and molds, more manageable. Parts #2 &...

Hey all, So, some time ago (years), I got this idea in my head. It all started with research for a much desired project. That project has almost come to fruition (taking longer than expected, again sorry to all those involved). The research, with a little bit more work, lends itself well to a MUCH l...

Lonnie Sweet wrote:If I pick up some more tomorrow, can I simply top up the box, over the cured stuff?

Yes.

On an unrelated note does anyone know how to get RTV out of a dogs fur?

No. But a pair of clippers sounds like the route to go. That poor RTV, being stuck to a dog.

josdiaz wrote:Why couldn't future printer take a 2d image and extrapolate it into a 3d version then print that? WHY I ASK YOU!!!

Because the data to do so does not exist in the 2d photo. That's why it's a 2D photo.

Don't waste your time or money on any of these "home" 3D printer systems. They are cheap for a reason. They will not produce ANYTHING even remotely useful for scale modeling (if that's your goal). Unless you have $100,000.00+ (some I have seen for as little $60K, but then by the time you a...

Most of those show lights as you say JohnnyCrash. BUT they also show a top light of white along with a white stern light. I'm thinking aircaft do the same except for the stern light. I shall need to examine this further. So, what's the issue?? Coloured to the sides, white in the middle (stern/top/b...

My ship will be oddly shaped by Trek standards as it was (susoposedly) built in 2060 and the last major refit was in 2072. It's a space freighter and the only saucer shaped section is in the forward 'Command' section. In that case, a split light is used. Same colour scheme applies, except that the ...

Go4Fun wrote:I'm wondering if the GlenCo kit has a lot of raised detail on the blimp envelope body? I know one of the Revell Zeppelin NT, has a smooth body. The Glenco art shows ridges but the picture of the kit shows a smooth shape.

That's why they make sand-paper. Just sayin'.

5 Empty Glass Bottles and 3 Pipettes

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The DIY 3D printers are crap. A great little novelty item, but that's it. Don't waste your time even looking into them. Move along, nothing to see there... I would go with the Laser Cutter. It is SO much more flexible in terms of what it can do (albeit in flat stock). While the CNC would be really c...

Easy Off Oven Cleaner. A quick spritz, let sit 20 minutes, lightly scrub with old toothbrush (or your sister's) under warm running water. Rinse, repeat as needed. Good for removing paint from ALL materials. Will not harm plastic or even clear parts.