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Yes, I can take them out. In fact I've only constructed one hinged tine as a proof of concept, and already broke it apart to re-think my plan. I had originally thought of something like Gunpla-style polycaps, but the area is too small for that. I also tried a U-shaped design for the pin, where it wo...

I have decided to hinge the canopy and "Ion Suppression Tines" (AKA the little winglet/feather things) in my Lost Tales Starfury (see thread here: http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/viewtopic.php?t=68907). I have two questions about the hinging of these parts. Question One I made a hinge ...

Thanks. I don't want glossy -- I'm trying to achieve this result http://www.alecm.com/images/gallery/galleryBIG_B5TLT01_019x01_0095.jpg And I thought I might try the aluminum, dark aluminum, magnesium, jet exhaust, etc. As a fallback I could go back to doing it in shades of gray, but I want to try s...

Follow-up question: I understand that Alclad metallic paints will look different depending on whether or not there is a gray or black undercoat. I only have gray primer (Mr Surfacer), but wanted to pre-shade. Can I use Tamiya Acrylic black over Mr Surfacer for the pre-shading, and apply Alclad over ...