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Make sure the connector is good and epoxied. I had one pop off a tube mounted down in a pvc pipe, even though I could get to it to after the model is disassembled for shipping, I was unable to make the repair. Everytime I plug in a docking arm it would pop off the connector. It was soldered on befo...

I just realized that I'd like to have a removable connection between the BOP and its base, so I can periodically remove the ship and swoosh it around the room :wink: What kind of connector do I use? I am using a type N (?) power connector I picked up at Radio Shack. The male end will be mounted ins...

I am roughly following the article over at CultTVman for my BoP -- http://www.culttvman.com/dave_campbell_s_bop.html. I am also using the DLM flasher circuit. I am adding some yellow LEDs for the formation lights on top of the main hull and the bottom of the head.

Vern

Sparky wrote:The Grebbly collector's moto:
<A HREF="http://www.kc6sye.com/images/images_09_ ... a_mini.jpg" target="_blank">Find it,
save it,
cast it.</A>

I recognize some of those parts!

Vern

I use Testors Liquid Cement to thin Bondo. Works lie a champ.

Vern

admiralcag wrote:Check out either "How to Build Dioramas" by Shep Paine or the Model Master Technical Reference Guide for the basics. Gremlins in the Garage may have a tutorial for you.

Vern

Gremlins is at www.gremlins.com. I would have put the link in, but I got caught by an auto-reboot.

Vern

Check out either "How to Build Dioramas" by Shep Paine or the Model Master Technical Reference Guide for the basics. Gremlins in the Garage may have a tutorial for you.

Vern

Mr. Badwrench wrote:Heh heh, sure thing. That's funny, I want to pick your brain on how to make my B-52 look better.

I was thinking more of pciking your brain. Sounds like you'd be up to it!

Vern

Mr. Badwrench wrote:Nifty! It will even spit out G-code for you.

So, I can ask you how to apply this knowledge when I get around to scratching the accessways on an Eagle?

Vern

Hot water and pliers. You most likely will lose the label, but it has never failed me.

Vern

I was wondering the same thing. There was some good resources that went into the bit bucket.

Vern

Vinegar. Cheap and environmentally friendly. Takes a couple of days, though.

Vern

What do you use to clean Alclad II out of your airbrush? I've been using Lacquer Thinner, but I don't know if that is too harsh on the rubber seals on the Airbrush. Anyone?? Lacquer thinner will eat your seals for lunch. I use a Badger 350 and have had to replace many an airtip seal that was rotted...

I found problems putting the Future over a gloss coat paint. That's the only time I get those cracks. I try to use semi-gloss when I can, and am now experimenting with putting a bit of Flat Base in the gloss paint, just to give it some coverage bite for the future. If the crackles are fine enough, ...

Yup, Crash, that's exactly how I find the Gunze and Tamiya. Paint in the morning, Future in the afternoon, let that sit overnight. I do paint in the basement, but there's a dehumidifier in the room. Do you ever have a problem with the Future coat cracking? I used essentially your process on a Haseg...