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Looking for recommendations for a good lighting kit for the 1:350 NX-01. I find a lot of stuff out there, but I would rather hear from those that have done it. I'm not all that great at electronics, but I would be willing to even buy the components and try to put it together myself. Thanks for any/a...

I've done it with rubber cement as well

I believe the vinyl will stick to the styrene, and paint should stick to the vinyl. The vinyl might shrink over time though. I have done a small amount of painting on vinyl. I also own a vinyl cutter (been doing sign work for over 15 years). I could cut stuff, but I do not have time to trace anythin...

Sign supply companies are a good source of styrene in 4'x8' sheets as well.

if that is not the desired effect, you can try rubber cement. Althought not the exact same outcome, it worked well on my Droid Federation Tank.

glen

Buzzbomb wrote:As soon as I saw it I thought original Battlezone, from the Arcade game

Nicely done though

Same here.

Nice

The Epoxy just peeled right of leaving no trace whatsoever. I should have tried the CA before I posted. CA worked fine

thanks for the input
Glen

It's not like any vinyl I have seen, but then again the last time I saw one was in 1994. Don't work on them much

Reason I put this in here is because both 5 min-2 part epoxy and liquid cement are not bonding this sucker together. I washed it real good and even roughed up and scraped the bonding surfaces. Parts come apart and the glue just comes right off the part. Haven't tried CA yet. Thoughts suggestions? I ...

I got one of these at Spencer's Gifts in our local mall for about $10.00

Fiber Optic Light

Glen

Might be able to get the Bestine at an Art Store as well. Maybe even a hardware store.

I believe it is a solvent type glue, i could be wrong. Many places sell it.
http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Adhesives

To glue styrene to plexi, you might want to try 5 min 2 part epoxy.

Glen

Either Bestine or Rapid Remover.

Both can be found at a sign supply store such as www.wensco.com

Glen

I have seen all these steps done on a P-51 canopy in Fine Scale Modeler. But the very last step was to dip the canopy in Future and let it "drip dry". Left the Mustang's canopy looking like real glass.

Glen

or you can send them out and have them redone.

www.chrometechusa.com

Glen

I have had success with the Hobbico heat gun used to apply monocote covering on R/C planes.

http://www.hobbico.com/tools/hcar7000.html

Glen

I was able to cut vinyl strips for RogueWolf. If anyone sends me an illustrator file (Saved as Ver 10) I can cut it on my vinyl cutter. PM me first with details. And if you plan on doing Joseph's method, best to go with "low-tack" vinyl. Some, but not all of the standard vintl is tough to ...

thanks...

After buying another set of the harbor freight ones (I needed them quick) I got through most of the model only to have that one snap off. I moved to the next size up, and it held up through the rest of the project. Next time I will order the #78's online I also took the spring out of the Dremel foot...

I'm working on the Revell Republic Star Destroyer, drilling holes for my fiber optics. I am using a .0160 (#78) drill bit I got in a set from Harbor Freight Tools. I don't think their quality is all that great... I have purchased about 6 sets of these things because I keep breaking them off. I am us...

* grabs popcorn and sits back *

This is like a math soap opera

One of the FSM mags had an article on polishing a canopy for a P-51D Mustang. (I think it was March of 95). Did all the sanding steps, but instead of spraying the future, they dipped it in, and then touched the canopy edge to a paper towel to draw the exess off. And I sand under the faucet in the ki...

Also, let's not forget Sintra - handy stuff! http://www.solarbotics.net/starting/200207_sintra/200207_sintra.html I scratchbuilt my Warhawk from this; carves easily, sands great, accepts CA and MEK based glues. Not bad for foamed PVC! I have a ton of this in my garage, never thought about using it ...

HDU (High Density Urethane) board is different than the insulating foams. HDU is used in the sign industry to replace wood substrates because it won't rot or decay. From my local sign supply store regarding "Sign Foam 3" Sign Foam3 is a closed-cell, high-density urethane (HDU) sign board w...

I'm not sure how much you pay for the small sheets of styrene, but check with your local Sign Shop Distributor. Ours in this area is Wensco Sign Supply 4'x8' sheets: .020 White Styrene $6.82 .030 White Styrene $10.23 .040 White Styrene $13.64 .060 White Styrene $20.47 And im not 100% sure of the dif...

what size circles are you talking about?
what would be the smallest you need?

glen

Kekker wrote:There is a cement for applying gold and silver leaf. Can't think of the name offhand, but it can be brushed on and dries nice and fast.

could it be "gilding size"
http://www.gildedplanet.com/oilsizing_home.asp

Glen

one other source

http://www.plexiglasdomes.com
Glen

More info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpaper

Glen

Cool thanks, One more question In pressure casting the air compressor created the pressurized air, this I understand. But how do you get the suction to create the vaccuum? is there a special motor other than the air compressor. I just can't figure out how an air compressor can create a vaccuum? Than...