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I’ve soaked mine in a tube of purple power.

They have laser too.

https://www.papilio.com/laser%20white%2 ... paper.html

I’ve had good experience with this company, and they carry white;

https://www.papilio.com/white%20inkjet% ... media.html

My question is, how do you seperate and wire them for specific use? I know to cut at specific spots so as not to destroy the lights, but each segment is set up for red, green and blue. Most led strip connectors i’ve seen are set up for single light tyoe leds.

Kylwell, is there a specific Gorilla CA glue to look for or is it just Gorilla CA?

Finally an update. http://imgur.com/qKbULAI http://imgur.com/ZMJKwev http://imgur.com/bgeffl4 The first pic is the replacement kit part. I was able to pick up a second BB-8/ R2-D2 kit fairly cheap from Amazon wharehouse deals. Damaged box, good kit and saved some dough. The second pic is the cast pa...

Yup, still down here. And the new house is close to that place too. I'll have to check it out.

Posted pic to Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2814403 ... 386056319/

The up side, bought a house and getting ready for the move. The bad, my in progress BB-8 took a dive from head level and the his 'crown' is M.I.A. 'Crown', part D 18. Good news is I found another kit on Amazon for like $23 shipped, so another is on the way. I want to use the new kit to cast a replac...

Make sure the tip, head and needle protective cap is seated properly. I had issues with mine a while ago and bought all the replacement bits, which didn't help. While fiddling around, I reseated the tip, head and needle protective cap and it worked fine.

Windex.

Testors Metalizer thinner. You should be able to find it wherever they sell Metalizer.

How about the re-usable molding materials? I picked up some of the Alumilite Amazing remelt. There is also something called Blue Stuff on eBay.
Does this stuff work ok with regular resin?

Thanks!

Has anyone ever used sculpty or similar material to form molds?

The stuff starts out like clay, but is hardened in the oven.

I figured I'd ask before trying it.

I've heard good things about milliput, that's why I bought it. But with all the troubles this stuff has been, I will stick with Aves. Pretty sure the sample I bought back in '06 still has some left,
. The paste that came with it is still good. Did a better job than the milliput did.

I have Milliput black, bought it around five years ago, and it was already old when I bought it, (a hind sight thing). Anyway, went to use it this weekend. The neutral colored stick has a crust on the outside. I trimmed the crust off, weighted equal portions and mixed well. First two were rather thi...

AH.

5 and dime may only be a localized term anymore. That or passed the way of the dodo.

Pound shop?

It is called decanting. Spray the paint into a jar, let it degas and you should be good to airbrush!

Would these be too much resistance for LED's?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8539/8684 ... ca43_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8538/8684 ... d180_z.jpg

Still exists. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=imodelkit&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CDEQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fimodelkit-free%2Fid393872482%3Fmt%3D8&ei=id_HUNzDBKXoiALDpIDoDA&usg=AFQjCNFxhknqxteaqfg6rNJ2FrLF_mUmlg&sig2=AKGK...

iModelkit at the App Store for those that use smart phones and or iPads is Los very useful for cross referencing paints.

For decals like the Absolute 1/2500 aztec decals, it is suggested to use the float method. Use a dish large enough to fit the part being decaled. When the decal separates from the backing, slide the model underneath and position the decal to the desired position. Take your time and exercise extreme ...

California changed their laws regarding labeling of chemicals, so in order to import Tamiya paints, the label has to change. On top of that, the distribution center was hit by the earthquake and tsunami earlier this year.

ELO?
http://www.micromark.com/EASY-LIFT-OFF- ... ,7270.html

Thanks Kylwell. What type or brand of silicone do you use?

With my Anigrand Star Destroyer nearing completion, I got some acrylic rod to use for the display stand. The question is, how? I am not putting holes in this girl. I'm thinking of having the rod support the model, but not sure how to cut the rod at the proper angle so the SD sits right. Plus any tip...

Is there a good source for plans on building auirbrush booths?
I want to build my own and could use all the help I can get.

thanks
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