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Needle files, Mike! Needle files!

Welcome back, by the way.

Got a pic of the part? Or is the molds that you did the problem? And I think the latex rubber is your problem, also. I use RTV Silicone rubber, different altogether. How big is the part?

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Oh- and thanks for the "respect".

No, I would guess not, but I've never tried it. More than likely, you'll peel the paint you want to stay on the model than if you use, say, Tamiya tape.

Yeah, Joe's the man when it comes to this sort of stuff.

[Yoda]To him, listen you will. [/Yoda]

Good luck! By the way, got pics of the affected molds/parts?

Dust your mold with baby powder or cornstarch (I favor baby powder myself) and shake out the excess. Joe's right, it helps a lot. But make sure your baby powder is TALC, not the other stuff. Talc=good, other stuff=bad. I buy my talc from Wal-mart (under the name Equate baby powder) or Target, in th...

Aquarium tubing?

Does it have to be styrene? Why not try heat shrink tube, or a straw, or another flexible medium?

The real reason why I need very thin CA glue is because I want to apply it as a sealer onto a tacky resin spot that as not fully cured on my model (the primer just wont adhere and stays wet...) Any alternative is more than welcome. Is it a part that someone can make a good copy for you, or is it a ...

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Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or Pat Catan's has a little can of clear called "Casting Craft Easycast clear". I paid like 10 bucks. Good luck!

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Thre quick steps to solve all of your problems: 1) Buy some Aves. 2) Use the Aves. 3) Thank the Gods of Aves. Order Aves here. You'll thank me later. :8) If your model is smaller like you said, and the tiny holes are on the edges of wings where it's delicate, definitely use the Paste instead of the ...

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But it does have "Hydroponics" equipment and "Grow lights"... Ms. Doobie. I'm sure it's widely used to grow petunias.

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Richard Baker wrote: I am still hoping that a set of landing gear for the Clone Troop Transport may eventually get created...

Evil ideas are abound. Be patient...

Richard Baker wrote:Casting is a new world to me and the chemistry problems are numerous.

Y'all remember that next time you scream "IS IT READY YET???" for your kits..

Why not nail polish? Car guys use it, and it's hella cheaper...

Beginner's luck!

Fire?

Well, any updates?

If there is no clear parts on it yet, try putting the model in the freezer for about 4 hours. The CA might "pop" off with the use of a small scraper.


DISCLAIMER: I have not tried this, I have just heard about the freezer method. Try at your own risk!

Which X-wing is this for? Is this an upgrade to an existing X-wing? PM me with some details, I have an idea...

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Sorry, dude, I'm no help. It's gotta be a chemical reaction, though...

Can you post a pic of the affected area?

You can do what Terry says above with any of the 2FatGuys kits as well. Just Dish soap and a toothbrush.

Fire?

Something else that helps is to run a sink of hot tap water, and stand the can in it for a few minutes after the first shaking. This helps bring the pressure up in the can, which helps atomise the paint that little bit better. Remove from the water, shake again for 20 seconds or so, then spray. AND...

Dude, I had that link all along, ya should've asked...


I keed! I keed!

I added a silica powder to some resin once and all was well until the resin began to heat up. Ever built a baking soda and vinegar volcano? Imagine that the harmless "lava" hardening into swiss resin and that is what I was chipping off of my workbench and basement floor for a couple of ho...