Starship Modeler Discussion Forums

Jagdson wrote:Hmmm. Okay, no dice. That model might have been in the group picture, but I recall the article concentrating on larger robots of a different make.
'Sorry to get your hopes up.

No problem, thanks for trying.

Awesome. I hadn't been in RadioShack for a while until I was looking for a charger for my robot, man have they changed. The stereotypical guy with a pocket protector is long gone. The chick that "helped" me could have been from the Gap!

Lots of pictures here:
http://www.theoldrobots.com/omnibot.html

That would be great. I am hoping that this will be more of a general electronics question for someone more in the know than myself.

I was able to pick up a vintage Omnibot robot that I have wanted since I was a kid, but I need to find a new battery and charger. It uses a 6volt sealed lead acid battery and I have located a battery at Batteries Plus. I am having a harder problem locating a charger. Can I use a wallwort from Radios...

What is the best cheap cleaner for an Aztek airbrush? I usually paint with MM enamels. Would Castrol Super Clean be a good choice?

I like the idea of a big 1/350 Starship kit, sounds very good!

Thanks guys, I have always used the negative side in the past, so I guess I will keep it up.

I am using a momentary switch on my SS X-Wing and I was getting ready to wire it in. Does it matter if I put it into the positive or negative side of the circuit? I have wired switches before, but I don't know if using one side or the other helps with battery drain or anything like that?

Cool!

I am nearly ready to complete my first attempt at casting and I have a question. I am using the brush-on latex for a mold, do I need to put something on the mold to ensure release before I pour in the resin (Alumilite)?

Yes their warranty is fantastic and neccesary! Call them I never had luck with email.

Thanks for the information. I wasn't aware the Revell was such poor luminosity! I have heard of the Glow Inc. stuff, but I also heard it is extremely grainy.

Thanks for your help. It is actually a glow in the dark paint, I need it to re-lume a watch.

Nobody can help?

Does anybody know a place to buy this in the US? I need some for another hobby and I think it's only sold in Europe.

What a good idea, I never would have thought of that!

Thanks Guys!

Where is a good place to order Mr Surfacer online in the US? I am looking for the 1000 in the bottle and some thinner. Not having much luck on Google...

I am building up a phaser prop and you are supposed to use Duplicolor auto paint on it, I am a little nervous to shoot auto laquer through my Testors' Aztek. Anybody have any experience with this?

eeun wrote:Microscale Micro Flat.

It's easy to thin with water or methyl hydrate for airbrushing, and mixes well with Future.

Thats good to know, I've seen it around and always wondered...