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I got a vinyl Horizon Space Jockey as a "rehab" project. Here's the issue: the previous builder tried to use rattlecan spray paint on the base, and now, after an extensive Simple Green soak and scrub, the vinyl is still "sticky". It feels like it's soft and tacky; however, the s...

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The title says it all.. How can I recreate this in a diorama ? http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/aircraft/Grumman-F14/IMAGES/Grumman-F14-Tomcat-Takeoff.jpg Using lights is a certain thing... But how to recreate the "blast" in a static form ? Frosted plastic tubing ? And I plan to do it in both ...

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How can I "thin" a flat resin placard ? Imagine you have a A4 sized resin placard, 3 mm thick. I need to reduce the thickness to 1 mm or less. How can I do it, without damaging the placard itself (remember... it´s resin... it can break and warp with heat...). I was thinking of using a sand...

erredois wrote:some ideas at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUbVOr1qmhA
http://halo3.com/believe/shell.html

That is ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!

All my decals are made this way. First, buy some Firsket film. Then, cut some pieces, and rub over the model, where the decal should be. With a 2B pencil, trace the detail or countour you want. Scan, and then start your desing work. Use a high definition setting (800 to 1000 dpi). The images will be...

I´m having trouble finding 4", 6" and 8" white CCFLs and inverters for 12V.... (mostly used in computer cases). Already lost money with a fraudulent vendor at the Internet, and don´t want to do it again. :evil: Anyone know a serious internet vendor for CCFLs and inverters with reaso...

I'm using Micro-Mark for some years now, and I[m fully satisfied. EPSON also release a series os inkjet printers wich uses WATER PROOF inks (C-63 series and so on...). They're GREAT !!!! Totally waterproof !!!! You just need to coat the decals with a clear acrylic gloss and it's ready for applying a...

Woozle wrote:um.. why? Personally, I use alcohol-n-water.

I do not use Tamiya paints... but another brand, which do not reacts well to alcohol... but LOVES Tamiya thinner !!!

kylwell wrote:The big issue is shipping. I'd try Rainbow 10, item #0011900081040.

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For some reason, I cannot find a hobby shop which sell Tamiya acrilic thinner X-20A internationally. http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tam/tam81040.htm Everyone I´ve found, sells it only within the Continental USA. Squadron, from which I bought this stuff for years and years, do not carry it anymore. Do...

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Anyone knows where I can order the large bottle of Tamiya acrilyc thinner X-20A (250 ml) ?

Squadron do not carry it anymore.

I found it online here:

http://www.worldwar2aces.com/store/hobbypaint.shtml

Anyone knows this company ?

Thanks for any input.

360 degree light LEDS !

http://superbrightleds.com/specs/w45-360_specs.htm

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/ ... 51&next=50

The search for the perfect lightning is over !

Commercially available magnet will not suspend a big model like the 1/72 VF-0S. The only way to make an "in flying" diorama without an stand is to use an old trick... hide the suspension rods, like at this example: http://www.culttvman.com/ted_ladd_s_id-4_diorama.html All you need is a ver...

Manufacturer and Model of Airbrush: Badger Spray gun (for large areas), Badger 250 (for medium works) and two TESTORS AZTEC for more elaborate works Cost of Airbrush: I cant´remember Type (single, double): both Is it more suitable for fine lines or broad coverage? Fine lines - Testors - Broad cover...