Well from the parts used, and the performance achieved I was impressed.
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- Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:06 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: The Frugal Airbrusher
- Replies: 39
- Views: 197823
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: The Frugal Airbrusher
- Replies: 39
- Views: 197823
Re: The Frugal Airbrusher
DIY airbrush!
https://youtu.be/ni4o_o5582Y
Talk about frugal airbrushing, but damned if that thing ain't impressive!
Oh you don't have a compressor you say? Got you covered there too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bnA_zfJ_m8&t=4s
https://youtu.be/ni4o_o5582Y
Talk about frugal airbrushing, but damned if that thing ain't impressive!
Oh you don't have a compressor you say? Got you covered there too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bnA_zfJ_m8&t=4s
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:03 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Removing 20 year old paint
- Replies: 19
- Views: 67258
Re: Removing 20 year old paint
I've used Easy-Off many times, Never on anything that old mind you, but it's never hurt the plastic at all. I just put the pieces in a Margarine tub and sprayed the stuff on till I couldn't see the pieces anymore, covered the container and let it sit. after a couple of days a toothbrush was all that...
- Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:01 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Has Ambroid disappeared?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 67233
Re: Has Ambroid disappeared?
I have a respirator and using it ain't no biggie for me.
If I could get my hands on Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) as easily I'd snap it up, but alas 'tis rarer stuff that.
If I could get my hands on Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) as easily I'd snap it up, but alas 'tis rarer stuff that.
- Thu Feb 06, 2020 3:45 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Has Ambroid disappeared?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 67233
Re: Has Ambroid disappeared?
I just use MEK -$17.00 (CAN) for 750 ml from just about any hardware store.
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 6:58 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Basics. Airbrushing.
- Replies: 218
- Views: 812227
Re: Basics. Airbrushing.
Thanks Wug. Actually it was Mr Budzick's video that got me thinking about them. just looking for anyone's hands on experience with them.
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:28 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Basics. Airbrushing.
- Replies: 218
- Views: 812227
Re: Basics. Airbrushing.
Thinking of getting an HPLV mini spray gun for large models, base coats and the like. Anyone here use one of those, or have experience with them?
- Thu May 16, 2019 5:09 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: 33 inch TOS Enterprise - Studio Scale Replica
- Replies: 65
- Views: 229058
Re: 33 inch TOS Enterprise - Studio Scale Replica
Just Stunning!
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:44 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Custom decals without decal paper.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15085
Re: Custom decals without decal paper.
I posted that back on Sep 18th in this thread.
http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/vie ... 6&t=124834
http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/vie ... 6&t=124834
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:24 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Homemade Transfers (the old-fashioned way)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15523
Re: Homemade Transfers (the old-fashioned way)
Great video showing a technique for how to make home made 'decals/transfers' with regular printer and regular paper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRgepSBdJLs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRgepSBdJLs
- Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:50 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 81775
Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
Wow! That is a really nice glow, it's a shame about the shrinkage.
- Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:46 am
- Forum: Important Site News
- Topic: Russian spammers
- Replies: 13
- Views: 51750
Re: Russian spammers
No spam posts in <thunderdome> or <marketplace> . . . interesting.
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:56 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 81775
Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
As far as it's transparency from what I've seen the thinner you make it the more transparent the final product is. My understanding of the liquid is that it is used to alleviate the small whitish cracking that can occur when the clay dries. . If you are going to add colour to the clclay it is typica...
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:43 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 81775
Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding
Have you checked out Sukeru-Kun transparent resin clay? It is not clear, more of a 'frosted' transparent look, but it does air dry. Chas, thank you so much! You are pointing me to so many products that are easily available to me. Typical feedback I get is usually suggesting stuff that is not availa...
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:35 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 81775
Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding
Yeah this stuff softens in hot water so any material that generates too much heat when it cures won't do well. Now that I've said that I wonder if fiberglass resin might work as a casting material, can't remember if it heats up when it cures. It won't be water clear, so probably won't work for your ...
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:54 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 81775
Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding
Searching for it leads me to something called SSP, but that involves a powder to activate it. From the video I saw, it seemed like Alteco Epo Putty is not as sticky as Tamiya 2-part epoxy putty. SSP-HG!!!??? I've wanted to get my hands on that stuff for years! I've seen it used by so many Japanese ...
- Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:50 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding (aka Oyumaru)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 81775
Re: "Blue Stuff" reusable molding
That's the same material as OYUMARU that I've been using for a few years. I'm surprised you hadn't already discovered this stuff Greg. I first learned of it from seeing it being used on quite a few Japanese modelers' blogs. You might want to check around locally as it will most likely be cheaper for...
- Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:09 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Where can I get colored transparent plastic sheets?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16576
Stationary dept of your local Dollar Store. look for clear plastic page dividers in various colours.
Like this
http://www.staples.ca/en/Cardinal-Multi ... CA_1_20001
But don't pay that much. Check the dollar stores first.
Like this
http://www.staples.ca/en/Cardinal-Multi ... CA_1_20001
But don't pay that much. Check the dollar stores first.
- Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:03 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Iwata Eclipse Help Needed!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11028
- Wed Jul 15, 2015 8:28 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: How Do I Mask This
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21384
My results were not so good. It seems that every time I try and peel the parafilm off after painting the paint chips off as well. It's as if the paint doesn't want to stick to the resin.:( I've tried it twice with the same result. I did use a brand new blade so I would get the cleanest cut. I'm tem...
- Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:58 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Clear Coating With Future Floor Wax
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15772
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:20 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17095
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:32 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17095
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:16 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17095
For the Lathe you need to have the MILL:
http://vanda-layindustries.com/index.html
scroll down about one third of the page.
http://vanda-layindustries.com/index.html
scroll down about one third of the page.
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:11 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17095
Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
http://vanda-layindustries.com/html/mil ... ories.html
Scroll down to bottom of page.
Anyone have one of these? Tried one? What's it like?
Barring direct experience Perhaps someone more familiar with lathes could provide some guesses on performance based on the info provided in the link?
Scroll down to bottom of page.
Anyone have one of these? Tried one? What's it like?
Barring direct experience Perhaps someone more familiar with lathes could provide some guesses on performance based on the info provided in the link?
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:02 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Alluilite mold putty
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8675
Alluilite mold putty
Quick and dirty mold making putty. Anyone try it?
http://alumilite.net/ProdDetail.cfm?Cat ... ld%20Putty
http://alumilite.net/ProdDetail.cfm?Cat ... ld%20Putty
- Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:50 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Bottle equivalent of Tamiya AS-16 spray?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19785
- Sat Feb 14, 2015 7:34 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Bottle equivalent of Tamiya AS-16 spray?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19785
http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/paints-finishes-60/spray-as-%28aircraft%29-61800/as-16-light-gray-%28usaf%29-86516 I assume you want to brush it on for the touch-ups? Otherwise you could just decant it for use in an airbrush. According to this paint chart HERE it is FS 36492 which matches to Vallejo ...
- Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:59 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: 33 inch TOS Enterprise - Studio Scale Replica
- Replies: 65
- Views: 229058
- Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:42 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: can paper print-outs be used as a surface finish and how?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14187
I use this: http://www.krylon.com/products/matte-finish/ to seal graphite and charcoal portraits. Works perfectly. As for adhering it to the wood I would go with something like this: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Adhesives/Tapes/Products/~/3M-Super-77-Multi-Purpose-Spray-Adhesive?N=539...