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[hooknladderno1]

That was my exact thought, too.

Nick could you please post a pic of the container? Is this it?:




One other craft store item which comes in handy are googly eyes, especially the variety packs which contain multiple sizes. The clear shells can be used as headlight lenses on smaller scale (1/32 for example) builds, and the shells can be used as masks for painting. The pupils can be used for just about anything where you need a flat, near-perfect circle or disc.

Here is what the embossing powder looks like once applied. On this particular project, I was trying to match an interior on a 1:1 vehicle.
The craft store where I bought my embossing powder had only a few colors. So, what is a determined modeler to do - but buy the white and make it work .

The seats had already been airbrushed with Tamiya flat blue. I applied Elmers glue with a microbrush, and allowed it to set for just a minute. I then sprinkled the embossing powder over the surface making sure to cover it from all angles. I then set it aside to dry. Once dry, lightly brush away any loose powder. Any extra was returned to the container. The next day, the seat was airbrushed with more of the Tamily flat blue. The airbrush nicely applies the paint without damaging the surface. I guess rattle can paint would work as well. Hope this helps to show the results. You could go crazy if you want, shadowing and highlighting with various shades of the base color.


David

[mopar68]

Hey mopar68,great idea,what size are the hex beads...

They're about 1.5mm on the outside, with a ~0.8mm hole. Here's another pic, although it doesn't really show the size any better-

[donkeypuncher76]

Since I moved, there is a Michaels 1/2 mile away and like Hobby Lobby they are great for printable 40% coupons and usually 20-25% tota; purchase coupons. They have a few types of embossing powder or flocking, the martha st#@rt ###### has glitter in it, lays awesome but...the other day in the "scrapbooking are" by th inks etc.. I found the good stuff, in a 12 pack variety "RECOLLECTIONS SIGNATURE ESPECIAL" there are 2 colors im not fond of but maybe ill make my niece a pink and neon green model1 day. My on bench amt freightliner post has a pic of the kit bottles, that was 6 bucks. They also have singles the sizr of a testors spray can for 4 bucks each, at least had 30 colors there. Went in today for another "Crankified" adventure, paint for fast times z28,and 40%off all craft storage, found a few neat things and lil multi drawer wood cabinet (2'x2' cube? or so with a fold down bottom to use as a garage for those that are waiting on the mechanic or painter to get the heck off mcm forum! lol. "I can fix this..my dads a tv repairman,he's got an ultimate set of tools" 10$ for lil desk top storage, 3 bucks for paint etcc. ,,ty

[Darren B]

i found these too, havent used them yet but look forward to using them.

[VW Dave]

While perusing the clearance aisle at our local 'Great Wal of Mart' the other day, I found these sequins among the craft ribbon:


After a little snipping of thread and maybe 20 minutes of 'down time' during the TV news, I stripped the bottom roll(1/2" x 12 feet) clean and yielded a lifetime supply of CDs for car interiors. Snipping them in half makes for a convincing 'in-dash' player, like I did in my Miata in the 1990s:

[sjordan2]

I needed the right shade of red for carpeting for a vintage Mercedes. At Hobby Lobby yesterday, I found a large Christmas bow with a faux velvet finish and thin plastic backing. Perfect. (Christmas supplies seem to be a permanent department at Hobby Lobby.)

[pandamonium2112]

Craft stores are a scary place for me. I find it best to leave check book, credit and debit cards home and only take limited amount of cash, I can find a use for almost anything.

 

But here's a tip i'd like to share. Some of the best gagetry that i have found is in Second hand stores. Old VCR's, Printers, Transistor radios, Tape decks, Old Computors, Watches (wind ups) Kids toys (Tires and rims) Maybe even a scraped half built model..

I'll buy a couple of these for 2-5 bucks, take them apart piece by piece.

 

Odd pieces of thin metal, tiny screws, metal rods, belts, wireing, lights, odd plastic parts. Just let your imagination go, with a little mod work, who knows what you can come up with.

[dantewallace]

Tiny jewelry chain for tailgate chains. Sorry for the bad focus in the photo.


Sam

 

 

Sam, I wanted to ask what your method was in doing the wood and metal rails in the bed of this pickup if you would'nt mind telling. I am in the process of finishing a 1965 Chevy pickup with this type of bed as my first. Beatiful build by the way!!

[Sixties Sam]

Dante, thanks for your compliment on the 37. This is one of my favorite models. Nothing exotic or special on the bed. I brush painted the floor with Testors enamel (I think the shade is just called "wood"), from the little glass bottles, then used a Testors silver marker for the metal rails. The marker tip fits nicely in the rails and makes a good straight line of silver. Pretty easy.

Sam

[Casey]

In the bead aisle, these 'bead cones' spoke to me:

 

I recall you mentioning the bead cones at Michael's had a seam, so I looked these cones I saw at Jo-Anns over thoroughly and saw no seam at all. They were a bit heavier/more solid than the cones at Michael's and had a nice, rolled lip, too. I think they were priced at $3.99 for this package:

 

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[dantewallace]

Dante, thanks for your compliment on the 37. This is one of my favorite models. Nothing exotic or special on the bed. I brush painted the floor with Testors enamel (I think the shade is just called "wood"), from the little glass bottles, then used a Testors silver marker for the metal rails. The marker tip fits nicely in the rails and makes a good straight line of silver. Pretty easy.

Sam

Thank you sir!!!

[blunc]

we need someone to post a new Michaels 50% off coupon that is good for six months.

hint, hint ...