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Which would be easier and just look better? The surface I'm working on needs to be "shiny" in the end. Should I go with a gloss then move on or matte then cover in future? No decals involved. The over all kit is to be gloss, no decals.
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G.

Thank you sir, I truly appreciate it.


G.

Hi, Is there such a product readily available, like Future, but in matte? I really dig being able to use Future for gloss and what not but would love the same type of product I could use for matte finishing (and not a model paint companys matte, but something available as widely as Future). Thanks, G.

Cool
I'll try that. Thanks very much!!
G.

Ive used Mr Mark Softer on decals for a few models. Ive followed the directions I found on the internet and I'm still not completely happy. I apply the softener about an hours after I apply the decal and it wrinkles up like Ive read that it would, but even days after the decals have dried I still ha...

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Im working on a 1/6 C3PO. Hes all together and painted a nice shiny gold. I want to weather him like in ANH but my washes all seem to bead up on his shiny paint. Any ideas?
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I want to add some details to a vinyl kit that are made of metal, should I use regular CA?

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I applied a thin layer of gloss black on the armor parts that need it and it looks great.
Thanks Rog.

G.

Hey
Ive just finished putting together a Screamin' 1/6 Vader. I completely painted him in flat black. Now, I need put paint the "glossy" parts. Do I need to go over those parts in a gloss black or could I just brush Future over them? Which direction would look better?

Thanks in advance.

G.

Thanks Rog
I'll try that. It seems like common sense, something I guess I don't have.

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G.

Mmm apple pie. Thanks a lot. I'll order some now.

Whats the difference between Squadrons White putty and Green putty? Besides the color of course?

I tried searching for this first and it came back with over 400 results, so I'm just going to ask.
Do I make chipped places in decals basically the same way I chip paint?
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Anyone know of any Basic electronics ebooks or pdfs I could print out to read at work?
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I've noticed that there are several different types of solder. What type will I need for simple LED/resistor apps?

Thanks very much to everyone. I feel a lot more comfortable than I did yesterday. If I have any problems along the way I'll be sure to ask you guys for help.
Thanks again!
G.

I'm looking for some sort of tutorial to explain everything I need to know about LEDs and fiber optics, and all the diffrent parts I'll need to get everything to work. I've never lit a model so I know less than zero. Thanks.