125 replies to this topic

[sportandmiah]

Bought mine at Harbor Freight for $15.00. Best money I've ever spent. I have put tons of bodies and parts in it from almost every major model brand and had ZERO problems. I did add a $2.00 power switch. As long as youre using it to dry model parts and bodies, theres no need for a temp control.

[MikeyB08]

Mine is an El Cheapo from Wal-Mart. Not control temp or anything. Just a simple On/Off switch. However, I would highly suggest that if you get one without a temp (cheapo) either get a Meat thermometer or find someone that has one you can use. Put your meat thermometer directly on the bottom rack (since it's the lowest part where your model will be) so you know where the temp sets. Let it set for about an hour or two so you know the dehydrator has a good time frame to warm up.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

what temp are you guys that use these shooting for?

[MikeyB08]

I set at 100-108 F. 

 

http://www.modelcars...pic=1342&page=7

 

Here is my Enzo (bottom of thread) painted with Rust-Oleum Metallic Black Enamel Spray Can.

 

The entire thread has a lot of info you might want to check in to.

[gluebomb]

thanks I will be buying one today

[LongRoofNut]

I was about 12-13 years old when I read in the other mag about these. My folks showed up with a Ronco from Sams Club, same model Harbor Freight carries. The ol gal is now on it's 20th year with me. Every car you see me post all have been in there. Both resin and plastic, new and old. Key is simple. You are not baking a car body but just warming the air around it. Most bodies sit on the third rack and the top vents open. I have always uses Testors paints, no issues with them ever.