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That would be cool.

Post it on YouTube and drop the link back here!

This technic sounds like an interesting class for WF. Hint, hint, hint.

christrom... I don't understand this statement....

"and I've dropped in various colours while the surface is still wet."
Are you adding more pastels over the mixture as it dries?

I think that this would be a great subject for a WF class. Have a couple of wal warts and others parts and explain how they all work to provide you with the power to light your project.

why not chip with a silver pencil?

going thru my notes.... came across a reference to this glue.....

"House Hold Cement" by the people who brought you the Original Super Glue. It can be purchased in either Target or Michaels.

Don't know what hot glue gun you are using, but like I said, I used a hot glue gun that craft people use and it is a low temp gun. Heck, the glue sticks you buy for it states that it is for low temp guns only. So, if you went that route, you should not be seeing your FO curl up at all unless they ar...

Another product to try... called "House Hold Cement"... it is made by the people that make super glue. From what I have read, some people have had decent luck with it.

My understanding of CA and FO is that it is a no no for it damages the FO.

I have tired the white glue and found it not to work.

The only two things that have worked on all my FO installations have been epoxie and low temp hot glue (basically, the hot glue gun used by crafters).

How big of a tank do we have there? 1 or 2 gallon tank?

Not seeing anything in the description.

not that I have found.

My thoughts.....

I don't think you can polish it out... but I would try rubbing it down with a soft cloth after it has dried for close to a week.

If that doesn't work, you will have to strip it and start again.

Under the description on the gloves.... •Textured fingertips for a better grip •Superior chemical resistance •Comfortable fit and feel •Fits right or left hand • Powder and latex free This statement ( Powder and latex free ).... maybe the Powder is the issue? Maybe it picked some up some powder on t...

I'll take a shot at this.... sounds like the part may have some release agent on it. Did you clean the part prior to dipping it in the Future?

My plan was to use steel opposite the magnet.

Covering epoxie over the magnets won't interfer with their ability to work?

Only downside to that method is if the model is wired for lights. My understanding is that the best way is to cut the decal in such a way that you will not notice it once you apply it to the model.

I have the same issue with the decal for the Romulan Bird of Prey.

Never learned how to use a breadboard .... I do my testing using the alligator clips and see what works.

Ok... gives me an better idea of what I am looking at.

Thanks All!

Been checking on using magnets for a kit and notice references like "N34" or "N54"....

My question is... does the "N" stand for the strength of the magnet?

If so, then I would guess that the higher the number the stronger the magnet?

chiver wrote: aztec compressor a good one? or should i look at getting a bigger compressor thati can put a regulator on so i can use it for other things too? i know nothing when it comes to air brushes. i have been reading this page and am learning alot. but i still dont know the difference between ...

Currently, I am relocating and I do have a booth... large enough to do a 350 scale starship. The inside was painted white. How I use to light it was with incandescents clipped to the edge of the booth. But now I am thinking of installing lighting from the top. I picked up, from a rehab store, a ligh...

So is fluorescent the way to go... or would using the clear incandescent bulbs be a better choice?

With all the talk about fans... what about lighting?

What is everyone using?

So.... how did it work out for you?

Sounds like a plan.... like the idea of paper to keep them stiff and absorb water.... here in the NE.... humidity is an issue.

Ok, I have a few decals that I have been storing in a styrofoam cooler to keep them until the time I do need them. Checked them out recently and found that they are slowly curling in the cooler. These are mostly decals made by various decal companies that I had picked up at WF. So, how can I stop th...

Not sure if it should be posted here.... but following a thread on another part of this site... the discussion was about having someone making you a set of decals. Besides the two they discussed... who else is out there that can do custom work? I hve the pic and I guess... from what I have read.... ...

Maybe you have to apply it a bit thicker and once it dries... you a damp q-tip to wipe away the areas you don't want covered?

So... now that you have one... how do you like it?