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- Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:01 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Kleen Strip-PLEASE READ
- Replies: 9
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George, I don't know either what resin your Norway was made from, and it might be a softer resin. I notice the paint stripper you used is a spray, though I don't know what difference that would make. Fortunately, the shape of your kit is still okay, so hopefully some puttying and sanding can restor...
- Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:09 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Kleen Strip-PLEASE READ
- Replies: 9
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I have never heard of this extremely harsh chemical being recommended to strip paint from any sort of plastic/resin kit! Who on earth said this would work?? About the harshest chemical you'd ever need to strip paint would be Easy-Off Oven Cleaner. Usually Super Clean or Purple Power is adequate and...
- Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:46 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Kleen Strip-PLEASE READ
- Replies: 9
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Kleen Strip-PLEASE READ
PLEASE READ- A word of advice to all modelers that want to restore old resin kits, DO NOT USE-Klean Strip Stripper in the can or in the other liquid form. I read that this was supposed to work, but it worked alright, it literally destroyed the resin causing it to literally dissolve. And it was used ...
- Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:31 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Rubber for molds
- Replies: 90
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I have a question, is there any way to make a mold without pressure casting? That will turn out without bubbles or defect to the mold or to what your trying to make? That is affordable, and if so what kind of product is it? I'm sure this question has been asked before. But I've got a 1/1000 scale Ju...
- Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:58 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Has anyone ever used(Alumilite High Str 2 or 3 RTV Silicone)
- Replies: 1
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Has anyone ever used(Alumilite High Str 2 or 3 RTV Silicone)
Hello I am wondering if anyone has ever used Alumilite High Strength 2 or 3 RTV Silicone ? I saw this at my local hobby store, and I was thinking of buying some for a project I am doing. I have used the Quick set RTV and the Smooth On rubber(best in my opinion). But I also like to support my local h...
- Sun Oct 14, 2007 6:51 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Problem with painting sacred scale windows/Problem Solved
- Replies: 9
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- Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:19 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Problem with painting sacred scale windows/Problem Solved
- Replies: 9
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Problem Solved with 2500 scale windows-Hooray!!!
I soleved this today,I went to Michaels to see if they had anything new,and I found it,a paint marker but like none I have ever seen before. This one has an extra fine tip on it. It is made by DecoColor and it is Opaque White. I have included and image of it,and the model I am working on at present ...
- Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:32 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Problem with painting sacred scale windows/Problem Solved
- Replies: 9
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- Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:20 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Problem with painting sacred scale windows/Problem Solved
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8338
Problem with painting sacred scale windows/Problem Solved
Hello I am having a problem with how to go about painting the windows already made on my 3 piece ENT C 1/2500 kit. I have tried toothpicks that someone suggested on the 2500 scale forum. I have tried a detail brush also with no success. Any Help would be appreciated. I want to paint the windows with...