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Tools source
FWIW I found a decent source of stainless steel surgical tools and instruments at trade, art, tool and computer shows and fairs. There is always somebody selling cheap copies of professional medical instruments present. While what they sell is junk by medical standards is more than adequate for our needs. And priced within reason.
jumping decals
On applying decals to a couple of cast-resin flat cars recently I've experienced jumping decals. Despite liberal applications of Microsol/Microset, on occasion one or more bits of decal will dry out, fail to adhere, and positively LEAP off the model before I have a chance to Dull Cote it. Previous lost decals have completely disappeared, but today I managed to track down the missing segment - less than 1/8x1/4" in size - about three feet from where it started.
Neophite Modeler Needs all the help he can get!!!
NeophiteFirst off, greetings to all from me, Bruce Bennett. I'm a rather new member to the forum and train modeling as well. I'm back into modeling after a 40+ year hiatus. DCC brought me back! Anyway, I've got a rather large 4 car garage of which I'm only using half of. The unused half was used for storage of a 38' class B motorhome. Since the motorhome is gone I now have approximately 300 square feet with a 15' tall ceiling. I've included a .jpg drawing of the garage (not to scale) to give you an idea what I have to work with.
Just bought a TON of N ga -
Older guy (like me) got burned out and his wife needed the space for her sewing stuff.
I want to make a layout for the top of my pool table (4 x 8).
Of course it must be removable - maybe hinged or sectional. One piece probably a little too unwieldy but I do have room to store it near by. Also be nice if I could handle it by myself.
Anybody know about anything like that ?
I see the big clubs have sections they connect together.
Thanks,
Bill
Zip Texturing using concrete coloring
Hi Guys,
A quick question about zip texturing.
In Australia I am having a hard time finding the dry/powdered paint in the craft stores. When I do find it, it is usually bright blues, reds, yellows, etc.
I was in the hardware store on Monday, well several hardware stores to be honest and noticed there were concrete coloring powders in similar colors those Joe speaks about in his videos.
Do you think this would work with Plaster of Paris as an alternative for zip texturing colors? Anybody tried it?
Regards,
Nigel
22 Stories Up - Module 1 - Micro Scene
One of the advantages to working on small(er) layout sections is you can play with various elements without feeling that guilty about other, necessary work getting done.
I've been planning this for a while, and finally I had the time to put it together. It's not a big deal, but it was surprisingly more fun than you might think.
Instead of me boring you with my text, I think I'll let the pictures tell the tale, and save us all 10k words.
What to use to make a vid of layout?
Hi all just want to know what you use to get the vids of your layouts. I looked on E-bay and found some mini recorders in all price range including some that looked like cig lighters LOL. Just need some advise.
Thanks,
Gary
Looking for a good stripper
No, not that kind of stripper!
My favorite paint stripper is oven cleaner. Works well on every paint I've tried, doesn't hurt plastic or metal, and it's cheap and easily available. I usually put the model into a plastic baggie, spray as much cleaning foam into the bag as possible, then seal it up and let it work for a few hours, or even a few days.
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