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- Sun Feb 16, 2014 3:14 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: luminescent craft thread?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15955
googling mylar thread found these. http://www.goravengo.com/patches/mylar-thread-chart/[quote]Mylar Thread Chart Please note that due to color differences from one monitor to the next, there could be slight variations between the colors shown on screen and the thread itself. Please also check in wit...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:24 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: How do you get that Scratched-Paint look?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29493
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 6:04 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Cartograph decals + Microsol = wrinkly decals when dry?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6724
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:17 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: How long should I wait before painting details on base coat?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5517
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:57 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Small geared moters for spinning bussard blades?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11227
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:03 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: How do you paint?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11270
- Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:46 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Primer Color
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4799
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:36 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: I have a "black thumb" with electronics
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15295
- Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:32 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Managing Painting Conditions in the Garage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8363
- Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:30 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Managing Painting Conditions in the Garage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8363
Re: Managing Painting Conditions in the Garage
so far that has been perfect spray painting temp in my experience.FatherRob wrote:The temperature in our garage was ranging between 70 and 75 degrees, ...
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:36 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Cheap Styrene
- Replies: 65
- Views: 109775
Maybe y'all are scratchbuilding bigger things than I do. The .040 is heavy framing material around here - even for a 15inch long 1/48 scale space fighter. Or HO scale and On30 scale train car and locomotive bodies. Then again, there are problems with my hands and that is the heaviest I want to try t...
- Mon Sep 03, 2012 2:54 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Ran across a cheap strobing LED today
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4107
- Sun Sep 02, 2012 2:48 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Weathering Starfleet ships?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16988
- Sun Sep 02, 2012 2:43 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: How to glue fibre optics?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31100
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:09 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Weathering Starfleet ships?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16988
- Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:11 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: How to combine lighting with portability?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 26272
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:19 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: First scartchbuild from new workshop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10364
- Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:53 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Enamel Paints
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16957
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:00 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Seriously, how do I apply squadron putty?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 29487
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:31 am
- Forum: The One-Day Build Challenge
- Topic: My Failed Entry
- Replies: 6
- Views: 22704
Re: My Failed Entry
To be honest, the weathering I did was a little heavy for my taste, but from far away it looks good :) And after seeing pics of the filming model, I was surprised how heavily weathered it looked, so I guess my brain went there. Take a picture at 1995 television screen resolution and see if that doe...
- Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:37 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Seriously, how do I apply squadron putty?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 29487
Something similar to Ziz' method works for me. Tape, sticky notes, are useful too :arrow: keep them away from where liquid glue might encounter the adhesive. For spatulas I use the X-acto style large and narrow chisel blades. Sometimes on the handle so as to dip in Testors liquid cement before picki...
- Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:36 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Bumpy Future
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4914
- Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:50 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: my son's first ever kitbash - and it's a hovertank!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 14609
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:05 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What is best to use for panel lines?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10631
Re: What is best to use for panel lines?
Also looking for the best way to make à wash for panel lines? If the goal is to have a wash settle in to engraved panel lines it is a good idea to apply that wash over gloss paint or a gloss coat over matte paint because on matte paint the wash will settle in to the miniature-sandpaper-like surface...
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:05 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Shooting Star — My contest entry that never was...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 25903
- Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:36 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Decals before or after application of testors gloss cote
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5722
Reason for glosscoating before decals is that matte, flat, paints have a surface which under a microscope looks like sandpaper - that is how they break up light reflection. Laying a decal over that is like laying a sheet of paper on a gravel road, it only touches the high points - that is what cause...
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:12 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: CA vs plastic cement: wonder if I'm missing something
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10823
As has been said, the liquid plastic glues weld the material. Tube glues - a little bit but no so much as the liquids. Each has things it is better for. Also, when sanding, CA is immensely harder than styrene or ABS; that's something to keep in mind. Ah, that brings up that styrene and ABS require d...
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:18 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: New model builder with a dumb question for you all!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6246
Re: New model builder with a dumb question for you all!
do you apply it to the whole rim of the parts being cemented or apply it only to the pins and holes on the model for fitting it together? A: Yes, I do. Meaning, that sometimes when using the liquid glue applied with a brush I will start by putting a bit on the pins and/or tabs and then after proper...
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:46 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: 3-D printer for the home
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10195
Okay, so, how long until you can do this at home?
http://news.yahoo.com/3d-printed-titani ... 38528.html3D-printed titanium jaw allows 83-year-old to bypass risky reconstructive surgery
Digital TrendsBy Jeff Hughes | Digital Trends – 5 hrs ago
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:45 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: 3D Printers for Home
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21545
Okay, so, how long until you can do this at home?
http://news.yahoo.com/3d-printed-titani ... 38528.html3D-printed titanium jaw allows 83-year-old to bypass risky reconstructive surgery
Digital TrendsBy Jeff Hughes | Digital Trends – 5 hrs ago