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Also, if I understand correctly from the text, the poster didn't actually paint them, they're prototypes from Revell that he or she assembled. Oops.. duh; guess I should lern tuh reed. I've since seen a pic of an AT-ST toy that was pre-"weathered." More like stabbed at by an airbrush in a...

In the Star Wars forum I saw these off-site pics posted, and my instant reaction was, "Here's some paint jobs gone awry." I have minimal experience now, but I would like to learn from the weathering on these models. I also wonder how much of my impressions are being colored by the outdoor ...

Thanks, Kylwell. As I'm in an apartment now, that's VERY significant.

Thanks for the quick responses! That's the exact one I use Be sure to get two things HF has an all-in-one unit HERE that will do the job You'll also need fittings to reduce the 1/4" outlet on the regulator to the in on the airbrush - any hobby shop with a decent airbrush selection and accessori...

I want to get started using an airbrush, but I have zero experience with one. So, ignorant question #1: would THIS compressor be okay to use?

You DO realize you large-scale scratchbuilders are bat-$#!+ insane, right? (This means you too Scratchy and Monsieur Tox.)

Crazy Awesome work!

That makes sense; thanks, Ken. One last thing... when gluing painted parts I assume I need to scrape or sand off paint at connecting points, right?

Thanks, kenlilly.

They're left/right halves with a separate barrel, plus I'll probably be adding to them a little. So, do you mean assemble the halves and barrel, then paint, then attach to already painted deck, then touch up?

Hi all. I've been a minimal poster here, but I've done tons of reading in the past. However, I haven't been to these forums in about a year or so. Early last year my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and she passed away late last year, so my attentions have been on things other than model...

I know that we all use common sense when it comes to dangerous chemicals - we're modelers, we know what we're doing, right? Speak for yourself, I'm still a noob idiot in this stuff. Most of my construction experience has been with wood and metal. Plastic is an exciting new world for me (and sure, p...

Okay, I think I finally found the good stuff at Lowe's here. It was in the section of the store near the plywood. Item #: 15348 - about $9.50 for 4' x 8' x .5" I also checked a local contractor's distributor and found the extruded Urethane, but it was ~$400.00 for a big sheet. :shock: Some loca...

The good news is Lowe's in Los Angeles absolutely do sell polystyrene foam sheets. Here is the link: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=15350-23946-900050&lpage=none I checked those out yesterday at Lowe's here in Texas. Edge-on they looked like they were "bi...

Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like I can't go wrong with the Iwata. Here's the one I saw: http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/993/1405.jpg And thanks, Scanam2006, for the info on discounted ones online. I guess I was just assuming it was a good deal because it was 30% off. After minimal searchin...

Sparky, you just answered my next question before I could even ask it! :D I had this image ready to post as some suggested wiring I had found, and I was wondering why it had multiple resistors. I hadn't yet wired up the bulbs, as I wanted to ask this question first. Thanks!!! Now I can get to solder...

I've never even used an airbrush, but I've been wanting one for many years. There's a local sale that has 3 different models discounted, and I wanted to get people's takes on the deals: Paasch VL-Set (double action, internal) - $70 Iwata Eclipse - $126 Aztek Deluxe Professional - $119 Any opinions a...

I'm not sure if this would help... I'm putting LEDs in an old AMT Star Destroyer. The thread of my questions/answers is here.

Okay, I got all my parts except the drill bits and magnets (which Widget had also). Got a bunch of the 5mm flat white LEDs (and a couple ultra-bright UV LEDs for another project), some LED holders, shrink tubing, and lots more FO cable. I think I'm wiring it like this . The battery case and LED hold...

Awesome, thanks! (I love pictures)

I've never used Aves, but after reading the scripture I'm ordering some. Is there somewhere I can read up on this "draping" technique you mention? I can't find anything instructive in the forums.

So I've started drilling w/ intent to put in optics, then paint, but I'm wondering about the logistics of that. I don't want to paint, then drill, as I risk mucking up the paint job and add some clean-up. So, any tips on spraying around the optics? Should I prime before drilling?

Thanks for the help and info, guys! Using the bit # I also found a five-pack of resharpened bits at Drill City and some more at Nana's , but it looks like Widget has the best price (10 for $2.29!) And with a little more research I found someone using a #81 bit for the exact same purpose. Now I have ...

Well, not surprisingly, about halfway through I've broken the drill bit that came with the kit. I'm using .265 mm FO; any idea what bit size I need? And a good online source, maybe?

Thanks, Madman, but I think I'm going to set it up custom so it's just what I need. Before I place my orders for all the stuff I'm getting, does this look like a proper set-up for the LEDs? http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/6918/picture1hhe.jpg And I'm seeing various sizes of HS tubing. How much do...

Thanks USS Atlantis! Good info... nice LED link also. Know of a good place to get more FO cable too?

Great, photoguy, thanks for the info! So what voltage do you recommended for the LEDs? (does higher voltage=more brightness?)

And what's the heat shrink tubing for?

Hi all, first post here. I'm not new to modeling, but I would still consider myself a rank amateur. Anyway, I want to do my first model lighting. I got an incomplete AMT Fiber Optic Star Destroyer on the cheap, but it's missing the LEDs. I found something to kind of go by here: http://www.starwarsmo...