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I know the thread is there, I just did'nt have time to look through 3 pages. So I just thought that someone could give me a simple yes or no answer.

Would using methylated spirits to remove enamel paint damage tamiya gray putty, or any other putty for that matter?

Thanks in advance.

thanks, ill definitely have a look

A pearlescent Satin colour. Im doing a Trek Kit and need this colour for the aztec pattern on the 1/350 PL Model. Ive seen a few people use a pearlescent satin colour and it looks great. As i understand it it can be obtained through WASCO in America/Canada. So if anyone knows any UK brands that can ...

thanks Kylwell, thats all i needed

hello, would someone be able to explain if this means 'a simple clear coat'? there was a guy on an other modeling site who described a realy cool way of getting this effect that i want. At the end he said that you have to put a dull coat on for it to all come together. Thanks in advance for any help.

Making the cans warm!

Hi,

Ive been using textured paint to make up rocks and things, and im interested in making some original series style rock formations.

But one thing i need to know is how they made them, was it plaster, paper mache, or somthing else.

I would like !any! info on this stuff, cheers.

Hi. I have decided on making some plates silver (metal) and most the proper hull colour. and another question crossed my mind..i dont know if i should have big sized plates or small sized ones, or where to place them. So i was hoping some of you could help me with this one. Oh, and if anyone knows o...

Thanks alot tetsujin!, that answered all of my questions, i can now putty with coinfedence.

Oh thats right, i forgot to tell you that i use Tamiya Putty Basic Type (its in a small squeezy bottle)

Hi, I've just finished painting and assembling a polar lights D7, this was the first time i have used putty. I found a website (cant remember the name) that stated that just after you apply the putty to a part you then apply plastic cement then work work it into the part and then let the part let th...