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by naoto
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Styrene Rod with Wire Core?
Replies: 7
Views: 9792

Re: Styrene Rod with Wire Core?

Evern if we could really thin styrene rod, it'll probably apt to start bending/curling (when we don't want it to) when exposed to a bit of heat. Plastic-coated wire would not have such a problem.
by naoto
Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Who collects stuff for scratch building?
Replies: 400
Views: 928195

Re: Who collects stuff for scratch building?

Shuttlecraft in waiting https://www.amazon.com/CORPER-TOYS-Bullet-Modern-Locomotives/dp/B07PM2M3HZ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=CORPER+TOYS&qid=1680368166&sr=8-3 And along similar lines.. I've seen these over at the Daiso here in Los Angeles (Daiso is a chain of 100-yen shop from Japan) https://yout...
by naoto
Sat May 28, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Best online source for hemispheres?
Replies: 35
Views: 184053

Re: Best online source for hemispheres?

Andrew Gorman wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 7:43 pm A lot of fishing bobbers are styrene. Ping Pong balls are some un-glueable plastic, unfortunately.
from what I'd read, ping pong balls are made of ABS, so you'll need to use something other than the usual model plastic glue (for polystyrene)
by naoto
Fri May 27, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Best online source for hemispheres?
Replies: 35
Views: 184053

Re: Best online source for hemispheres?

And if you don't mind doing some cutting, ping-pong balls are around 40mm diameter (about 1.57")
and perhaps another thing that might be worth looking into -- fishing float/bobber/buoy -- I believe there are some that can be snapped apart.
by naoto
Sun May 22, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Discarded CD jewel cases
Replies: 15
Views: 31181

Re:

Pictures worth a thousand words :) http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff321/taylortony/modelling/case.jpg thats the lid some of my CD's come with on the stack, as it is recessed, painting the stiffners as a frame then mounting it flush it could be a large window on a ship, either in the top or the ...
by naoto
Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:59 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Working with old second hand kits
Replies: 6
Views: 15056

Re: Working with old second hand kits

I'm apt to scan the decal sheet before doing anything -- that way if disaster strikes, I've at least got something to work with (as a starting point) when trying to re-create the decals.
by naoto
Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:03 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Gundam Marker Plating Silver
Replies: 3
Views: 12005

Gundam Marker Plating Silver

Ms. Kino Kosaka tries out the 600 yen Gundam Marker Plating Silver on her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWB-VxklRK0 okay, she's speaking Japanese, so not understanding what's she saying might bug you -- though I think that just by watching you'll probably be able to glean some info...
by naoto
Wed Mar 24, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Lighting full sized weapons
Replies: 7
Views: 34122

Re: Lighting full sized weapons

Remembering an electroluminescent product from several years ago, I think named 'Lightsheet', I played in Google and found ... While it may not be the perfect specimen for the project it definitely is the right type of thing. https://www.adafruit.com/product/414 Electroluminescent (EL) Panel - 20cm...
by naoto
Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stupid question, but....
Replies: 27
Views: 156065

Re: Stupid question, but....

Ramsayman wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:41 pm
aussie cylon wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:56 am Tomato’s.....tomatoes....we can go on.... :D
Tomaties, tomatles...
Tow Mater?
https://youtu.be/h3fKFocGkkk
by naoto
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decanting aerosol paint cans
Replies: 3
Views: 16187

Re: Decanting aerosol paint cans

Can I use these straws to decant spray paint cans? https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Aerosol-Straws-Lubricant-Automotive/dp/B01E2N49B6/ref=pd_di_sccai_3/141-8939707-2445028?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01E2N49B6&pd_rd_r=a7ff31a4-8f18-4da1-a846-58fdf52b6068&pd_rd_w=Imta5&pd_rd_wg=Rd1lf&a...
by naoto
Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:20 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stupid question, but....
Replies: 27
Views: 156065

Re: Stupid question, but....

A static language (i.e. one that doesn't change [or adapt to the situation at hand]) is a dead language.
by naoto
Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stupid question, but....
Replies: 27
Views: 156065

Re: Stupid question, but....

abledog wrote: Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:56 pm YES! Okay, they do at least spell 'Aluminium' with the extra 'I', but 'Leftenant'... WHAT??? There's no way for them to explain their way out of that one... nope!
... and how 'bout "colonel"? Tthe pronunciation of "ker-nul" may not be obvious from the spelling.
by naoto
Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stupid question, but....
Replies: 27
Views: 156065

Re: Stupid question, but....

https://web.archive.org/web/20080927200637/http://future-past.com/interview/charlesadams.php Interview: Charles Adams By Steve Fronczek 20 January 2008 ... Q: Did you use any inspiration from the old show to incorporate into your designs? .... The original design was brought to life by building a bo...
by naoto
Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Stupid question, but....
Replies: 27
Views: 156065

Re: Stupid question, but....

Ever have the urge to add surface detail that when viewed at a certain angle and lit from a certain angle that if forms the appearance of something that vaguely looks like a 1940s-era pinup -- then call it Betty Greeble? [shrug] aluminium or aluminum... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5YKLxWRXo4 th...
by naoto
Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Making decals
Replies: 22
Views: 79091

Re: Making decals

by naoto
Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?
Replies: 26
Views: 152445

Re: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?

Hrm... :-k I wonder having this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2CWfSLyjx8pa played in the background may help? Perhaps the sound waves may provide a bit of agitation of the solution that may help to "stir things up" as well as loose and perhaps dislodge the bits that get stuck... Perhap...
by naoto
Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:19 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Making decals
Replies: 22
Views: 79091

Re: Making decals

TazMan2000 wrote: Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:30 pm Colours don't reproduce accurately as well since monitors are RGB and basic laser and inkjet are CMYK.

TazMan2000
In other words -- difference between additive (light) vs subtractive (ink/pigment).

Interesting YouTube video show fun stuff about RGB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbdx4I7STg
by naoto
Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Making decals
Replies: 22
Views: 79091

Re: Making decals

One thing that's a good idea to always have on your artwork -- a refence scale (e.g. a 1"x1" rectangle) so that you can make sure that things aren't getting distorted or resized. Frequently you might find that a scanned image imported into your drawing program may not print out the same si...
by naoto
Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Making decals
Replies: 22
Views: 79091

Re: Making decals

One thing to keep in mind is that the DPI (dots-per-inch) of your video monitor is likely to be much lower than what you'd have on a printer. At the low end of the scale for a printer might be 300dpi (more recent printers should would be capable of 1200dpi). Back when CRTs were common on microcomput...
by naoto
Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?
Replies: 26
Views: 152445

Re: Getting rid of the undercoat on chromed parts?

TurkeyVolumeGuessingMan wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:00 pm Coca Cola. It might not work as quickly, but it is gentler on the plastic than bleach.
I suppose Sprite might be so effective in this task?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfbRs_qEYVw
by naoto
Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Vallejo "Shifter" colours aka Space Dust
Replies: 5
Views: 15772

Re: Vallejo "Shifter" colours aka Space Dust

Going off on a tangent here... I do rather enjoy watching Ms. Kino Kōsaka's channel --- in this video she tries some experiments with iridescent and metallic powders for nails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkzEjsJYV8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMamx03Bszk Okay -- it might not help if you don...
by naoto
Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Mark Yungblut Has Passed
Replies: 15
Views: 72708

Re: Mark Yungblut Has Passed

Condolences to his family and friends.
by naoto
Fri May 22, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Goodbye, Model Master (update)
Replies: 22
Views: 83293

Re: Goodbye, Model Master (update)

I heard from a reliable source -- who happens to be the nephew of the brother-in-law of the best friend of the former college roommate of the next door neighbor of postman of ... ... and to verify -- I consulted one of those psychics you see advertised on the TV that you can phone -- so that pretty ...
by naoto
Tue May 19, 2020 7:37 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?
Replies: 24
Views: 98763

Re: Future (Pledge Floor Care) is it gone for good?

... Yes, they have changed it - and not for the better. In the UK it is no longer called Kleer but is now Pledge Revive It Floor Gloss . They are unspecific about the constituents of the film former but it certainly doesn't perform as well as old-style Kleer/Future. It not only sucks, it stinks bec...
by naoto
Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:39 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Making decals
Replies: 22
Views: 79091

Re: Making decals

We have a colour laser printer at the office. The cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner cartridges are anywhere between $80 to $120 *each* (price depends on the colour).
by naoto
Thu Apr 02, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Using Blender and other 3D drawing tools for builds
Replies: 16
Views: 59190

Re: Using Blender and other 3D drawing tools for builds

I was puzzled why it was behaving somewhat belligerently and constantly requiring input of ethanol... then it dawned on me, I shouldn't be trying to use Bender for the task.
by naoto
Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:42 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: mixing flesh from other colors
Replies: 4
Views: 21158

Re: mixing flesh from other colors

E-Dub wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:34 pm ... (Don't really want to hit a hobby shop these days.)
Not that you'd have a choice in some locations if there is a "lockdown" in place ...
by naoto
Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Fitting acetate to window frames?
Replies: 6
Views: 23046

Re: Fitting acetate to window frames?

Vacuform them using the original parts as a master. Fill them with clay or plaster to act as a heat sink, or make a plaster copy. I have melted styrene masters in a Mattel vacuform machine, so be careful. Do be careful with plaster -- reaction is exothermic (i.e. gives off heat) --- used to have a ...
by naoto
Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Comic style color scheme help.
Replies: 7
Views: 29250

Re: Comic style color scheme help.

a bit off topic... Nanoblock Monotone colour set

https://www.amazon.com/Kawada-NAN-NB015 ... B00DIYEJLQ

note: Nanoblocks are about 1/2 the linear dimensions of standard Lego.

https://nanoblockus.com/