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It's been a bit since I've airbrushed Tamiya. I usually used what worked out closer to 30% thinner with flats; more thinner with gloss. Air pressure was whatever comes out of the Badger Whirlwind compressor less a bit of leakage through a valve. I'd really rather not talk about trying to paint yello...

http://cs.finescale.com/FSMCS/forums/p/144711/1537027.aspx Tamiya paints are back to the U.S. Chrisk-k Posted: Mon, Jan 30 2012 1:30 PM Reply I just received email from Tamiya USA. >>Tamiya paints are just coming back to the market as of December 2011. Tamiya paints can be order directly from Tamiya...

en'til Zog wrote:Or "Grain 'O HEAT" bulbs to be precise.
GoW bulbs burn out easily, and often.

Which is why model train manufacturers are shifting to LED for headlights and other lighting.
Especially with the better and better warm white light colors.

Was it something originally clear which they sprayed paint on? Something like the clear ones of these plastic sheets maybe? Then spray with clear red, orange? http://www.walthers.com/ Plastruct Inc Walthers Mfg # 570 Part # Thumbnail Description Scale Price Stock? Expected 570-91801 Calm/Shallow Wat...

How much glue is left on decals when applied?
That might be some of the yellowing.

I use warm white LED in those sizes for model trains. Have not looked at e-bay and don't know exactly what you are seeing. I raided Christmas light sets for cheaper than model train supplier ones. Although they vary a bit they aren't any more yellow, light-wise, than regular incandescent light bulb....

Hey, what works, works

Based on my experience with train decals, the setting solution would be enough. A lot of us railroaders soak all the glue off before applying decal. And Microscale doesn't use much more glue than required to hold the film to the paper. The solvents either Micro Sol or Solvaset pretty much melt the d...

Model RR parts such as freight and passenger trucks are commonly made of Delrin. And axles for metal wheelsets.

Tough, somewhat flexible, for model RR use, it is slippery enough to be considered somewhat similar to having "self lubricating" properties.

It often does not like glue or paint.

Future gaming mini?

Found this, which jibes with what Mike, LHS owner in our itty bitty burg of 8000, said, http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1306214661/Shortage+of+Tamiya+paint+in+US- Tamiya's having labeling issues... May 24 2011, 1:31 AM There's plenty of supply (in Japan) and plenty of demand (here), but...

Neither grey nor oxide Color Place primers stocked in Boonville. Color selection that brand is about 2/5 what it was a year or so ago.

A third vote for two.

Started using it early 80s for model RR stuff. Very good. If a more potent solution is needed on some decals, model RR supplier Walthers makes one called Solvaset but it can be too strong for some decals. Microscale also has a liquid decal film which can be employed to salvage old decals which might...

I think the model will be 1/700 scale or maybe 1/1400 i don't know. If you use 1/700 there are plastic model planes (a number molded in clear) for US, Soviet, other, carriers and other model ship aftermarket part sets in both plastic and etched metal, even with figures. Go to Squadron Mail Order ho...

Used a lot of these things drilling HO locomotives and cars for grab irons - thing to do is find a style of pin vise which allows bit to be seated way in so only about 1/4 inch or so is exposed. Mine are something like 20 years old but this looks to be similar - ones I have shaft is hollow which all...

Callandor wrote:Also, what is a good window tint?

This http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.p ... t-id=81519

Acrylic Mini X-19 Smoke - 10ml Bottle
Item #81519
MSRP: $2.30

Callandor wrote:Also, what is a good window tint?

This http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.p ... t-id=81519

Acrylic Mini X-19 Smoke - 10ml Bottle
Item #81519
MSRP: $2.30

This is likely part of it. http://www.modelretailer.com/en/The%20Industry/Industry%20News/2011/02/TamiyaPaint.aspx Tamiya updating labels By Tim Kidwell Published: February 4, 2011 Tamiya America Tamiya America released a statement on Thursday concerning its efforts to update some of its products to...

What is "ghosting"?

Guess I've got the right aura or something, the various glues work just fine for me.

Airdave wrote:You know, there's a smartass in every crowd,

Well, like we say in our family, better to be a smartass than a dumbass.
Even if it does wipe out your chances of winning a Darwin Award.