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- Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:06 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: What are u guys using to cut thick sheet styrene?
- Replies: 13
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- Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:02 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Cricut Cutter experiment: fail
- Replies: 24
- Views: 40518
Well, who ever set that up doesn't know what they are doing. Styrene cuts just fine (although acrylic is better). Either the laser is set to high, or the speed is too low. And for the perf look, it's probably the DPI that is set wrong as well (WAY too low). I laser cut styrene plastic all the time....
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:08 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Tamiya Color Spray Paint Clear TS-79. Is it really a Lacquer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7154
- Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:06 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Tamiya Color Spray Paint Clear TS-79. Is it really a Lacquer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7154
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:13 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Home made decals
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4482
- Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:12 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Power supply and LED voltage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9597
- Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:43 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Don't forget to check after Xmas for LED's!!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9236
Don't forget to check after Xmas for LED's!!!
I got a box of 72 bright white LED lights today at Kroger for $3. They are 3.4 volt bulbs which with 3 or 4 running in series off a 12 volt transformer should work well. They had colors too that I might pick up later....but needed food today more than lights!!!
- Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:47 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: how to make a tin roof?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16021
Plastruct makes it in a number of scales. You could sand it to get the rusty spots. You can also get real metal and use etching soulution to rust it....but this is BAD stuff if handled wrong so read up on it first. Also try the link below. They have lots of different roofs in many scales. I use thei...
- Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:35 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: CO2 Laser Machine Applications?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9124
A 60 watt machine will do about anything. Here is a kit, it's not Sci Fi, that I produced for a while for the model car hobby. It takes some testing to get everything set up right. My machine has 3 different setting with 255 power settings in each....so lots of testing needed. I cut and etch plastic...
- Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:50 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Would this blade work for scribing lines?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6893
Anything can work as a scriber......but that would not be my first pick. The BACK side of a #11 works OK but I got a dental tool/pick at the IMPS show that works very well. It was under $2 and should last until I lose it(like the last one I had!) Check that auction place...I am sure there are some t...
- Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:32 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Tool for cutting circles?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4794
- Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:53 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Is there a faster way to smooth and polish a canopy?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 21567
At one time there was a clear and paint polish kit aimed at the model car market. The kit had 10 sheets of high grade 'sanding' films, a polish compound and soft cloth. The kits roughest grit was 800 and went to 15000. So I would pass on the 150 and 400....but if you have made deep scratches with th...
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:06 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: decal question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1869
If it's a decal to be put on a white model....it's easy. Get some inkjet or laser paper from one of the many vendors that sell it, create the art and print. When you need a white decal for a dark surface is when things get difficult. The subject of decals start to finish is a little bit to big to co...
- Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:42 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: fiber optics
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2917
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:12 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Why Three Wires in Xmas Light Strings?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11130
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:23 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Why Three Wires in Xmas Light Strings?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11130
The string of LED Christmas lights I bought were 4 volt lamps. Thus the lights were wired in a series so the total was 120 volts. When I cut them up I cut them up into group of 3 as I use old 12 volt wall mounted power supplies to power the LED's. The combination of wires 'controls' the voltage in a...
- Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:10 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Future floor polish
- Replies: 269
- Views: 1067165
- Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:22 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Epoxy Not Curing...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2869
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:37 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Primer for resin
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17592
Another Dupli-color user here. I have produced resin kits in the past (automotive) and used it on all resin kits. I have used all types paint over it including Tamiya lacquer which is a lot 'hotter' than any enamel or acrylic on the market. They have a few different version...the light gray sandable...
- Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:21 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Foam construction...
- Replies: 46
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The best foam I've used is Balsa Foam....but it is the most costly too. For smaller projects it is the best choice IMHO. Some art store carry it.
http://www.americanfoamtech.com/balsafo ... tideas.asp
http://www.americanfoamtech.com/balsafo ... tideas.asp
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:19 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: CO2 Laser Machine Applications?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9124
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:16 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Stronger Decal Setting Solution Than Micro-Sol
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4994