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- Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:35 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: fingers can't reach!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4622
- Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:09 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Casting Parts Is Hard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7401
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:58 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: using elmers glue as a masking for painting
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14758
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:52 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Aves fabrications
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6010
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:51 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: problematic resin casting
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12450
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:53 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: problematic resin casting
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12450
Dust your mold with baby powder or cornstarch (I favor baby powder myself) and shake out the excess. Joe's right, it helps a lot. But make sure your baby powder is TALC, not the other stuff. Talc=good, other stuff=bad. I buy my talc from Wal-mart (under the name Equate baby powder) or Target, in th...
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:06 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Help on bending styrene tubing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 23378
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:03 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Help on bending styrene tubing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 23378
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:25 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: How to thin CA glue?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9898
The real reason why I need very thin CA glue is because I want to apply it as a sealer onto a tacky resin spot that as not fully cured on my model (the primer just wont adhere and stays wet...) Any alternative is more than welcome. Is it a part that someone can make a good copy for you, or is it a ...
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Cheap clear resin alternative?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7702
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:31 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Cheap clear resin alternative?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7702
Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or Pat Catan's has a little can of clear called "Casting Craft Easycast clear". I paid like 10 bucks. Good luck!
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:36 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Looking for small Measureing/Mixing cups
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6723
- Tue May 26, 2009 4:57 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Filling resin "bubble"/holes in awkward places
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2059
Thre quick steps to solve all of your problems: 1) Buy some Aves. 2) Use the Aves. 3) Thank the Gods of Aves. Order Aves here. You'll thank me later. :8) If your model is smaller like you said, and the tiny holes are on the edges of wings where it's delicate, definitely use the Paste instead of the ...
- Fri May 08, 2009 12:40 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Chinese fiber optics?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8841
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:04 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Converting Scales to Metric
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7240
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:47 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: My second attempt to cast anything- NEED HELP!!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11705
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:19 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: My second attempt to cast anything- NEED HELP!!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11705
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:53 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Does any company make acrylic Pearlescent clear cote?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 21915
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:33 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: My second attempt to cast anything- NEED HELP!!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11705
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:42 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: How to clean a file?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14467
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:21 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Removing Super Glue (CA)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4540
- Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:48 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Removing Super Glue (CA)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4540
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:37 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: How do I properly cast cylinders?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15824
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:00 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16415
Re: What the frak?!?!? Paint/ink compatibility?
Lord Darth Beavis wrote:Sign me, "Confused"
Sorry, dude, I'm no help. It's gotta be a chemical reaction, though...
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:17 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Resin ... leaking after wet?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10481
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:40 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Resin kit Virgin needs advice
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13557
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:41 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Is there a good way to clean old bottles?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6468
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:41 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Problems with spray on Testors paint
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6692
Something else that helps is to run a sink of hot tap water, and stand the can in it for a few minutes after the first shaking. This helps bring the pressure up in the can, which helps atomise the paint that little bit better. Remove from the water, shake again for 20 seconds or so, then spray. AND...
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:05 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: I found them again.....detail greebles
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7693
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:37 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Metal fillers for resin??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11965