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by battlestar62
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 ...
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
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 ?
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
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?
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:31 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Hacker alert
Replies: 10
Views: 82107

Re: Hacker alert

Thank you.
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
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...
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
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 :shock:
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
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. :oops:
by battlestar62
Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:40 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decals
Replies: 9
Views: 40748

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. ...
by battlestar62
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.
by battlestar62
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 :oops:
by battlestar62
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.