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- Mon Feb 03, 2020 4:54 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Has Ambroid disappeared?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 97865
Re: Has Ambroid disappeared?
Ambroid & Tenax both shut down years ago. MicroMark sells "SameStuff" which is purportedly a replacement for Ambroid. I've found Flex-i-file's Plast-i-weld a suitable replacement for Tenax. Flex-i-file bottle here too!!!! I was a Pro-Weld only guy....bought up what I could as soon as ...
- Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:58 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: need glue for most plastics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 74210
Re: need glue for most plastics
Tried a glue that I bought 6 months ago called weldwood contact cement, great stuff under 10$ has a bush glues most plastics.I will try to find out where I got it.
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:03 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: need glue for most plastics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 74210
Re: need glue for most plastics
Is Plastruct plastic weld similar ?
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:18 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Using putty to fill gaps and seams
- Replies: 15
- Views: 91506
Re: Using putty to fill gaps and seams
I have found that white gorilla works great to fill gaps and small holes even holes you make when you are trying to show your ship,spacecraft ETC. has damage. Will show pictures as soon as I can.
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:03 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: need glue for most plastics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 74210
Re: need glue for most plastics
Thanks I have epoxy glue I was look for something easier to apply. well I also have JB weld its great stuff but has the same problem as the before mentioned glue how is the glue you have different?
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 3:15 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: need glue for most plastics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 74210
need glue for most plastics
Hi I am going to scratch build a universal ship yard so I can place any ship of any scale into it and it will look fine. but I need so help on what glue to use for bonding most types of plastics together any help would be welcomed.
- Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:36 am
- Forum: Important Site News
- Topic: Forum Moderation
- Replies: 64
- Views: 497823
Re: Forum Moderation
Wow you were great considering what I was doing I am sorry and I thank you for you trying to understand what was going on. One last thing if John was ok with me.
- Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:31 am
- Forum: Important Site News
- Topic: Hacker alert
- Replies: 10
- Views: 82107
Re: Hacker alert
Thank you.
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 9:24 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Adam Savage one day Star Wars scratchbuild/kitbash
- Replies: 3
- Views: 43522
Re: Adam Savage one day Star Wars scratchbuild/kitbash
I only wish I had one finger of his skill.
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 9:22 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Laser cutting service
- Replies: 33
- Views: 199160
Re: Laser cutting service
Thanks again the cost is very fair and I have added that site to my favorites once again thanks for taking the time to help others.
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 9:03 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Figuring out Polarity of installed wires
- Replies: 5
- Views: 47124
Re: Figuring out Polarity of installed wires
would using tape to either number or mark p and N help? I forget sometimes too because I have so much on my plate trying to make my model the best I can. what I mean because sometimes I am not clear would it help to stop this common mistake? before it happens if you put this where you can see it eve...
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:48 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Bendable EL Wire
- Replies: 12
- Views: 64293
Re: Bendable EL Wire
Thank you I never about this product until now it should help my modeling to improve. as I am sure will do the same for others. Lol sorry I know I have too much time on my hands but this site is very important to me. I have a life I just chose to spend a lot of it here.
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:44 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Paint Equivalents
- Replies: 35
- Views: 239120
Re: Paint Equivalents
thanks for all the hard work its is very helpful. maybe my painting will improve. it can't get much worse
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:39 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Laser cutting service
- Replies: 33
- Views: 199160
Re: Laser cutting service
but most welcomed thank you. I wonder if I could buy that and hide it from my wife? Lol just a joke I don't have to hide anything from her.
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:34 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Who collects stuff for scratch building?
- Replies: 404
- Views: 1480414
Re: Who collects stuff for scratch building?
thanks to Richard I too have huge boxes of stuff so I can scratch built anything my skills allow,could not ask for a better friend or human to be a part of my life he gives sometimes without expecting anything in return. but don't think you can fool him he gives because that is who is.
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:43 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: How to lift a dried decal for repositioning?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 23939
Re: How to lift a dried decal for repositioning?
wow thank you I never knew you could do this I will try this the next time I need to do this, that means in a few seconds.
Re: Decals
thank you I have built models for long time but for some reason I have trouble with decals. I will try your method and see if it helps. on another note buying good decals is a way to get the best result see topic by the name of DECALS. I think its in general topics. and then decide who to buy from. ...
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:30 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: tools of the trade
- Replies: 0
- Views: 157902
tools of the trade
I wanted to thank everyone for trying to make this hobby better for everyone. I have learned so much and it has helped me make better models so once again thank you.
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:13 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Cheap LED Strip Lighting @ Wallyworld!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 55401
Re: Cheap LED Strip Lighting @ Wallyworld!
well I can't get much right modeling this is great 4 me I need all the help I can get
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:10 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Gloss & Dull coats
- Replies: 128
- Views: 851155
Re: Gloss & Dull coats
wow the more I learn the less I understand.