lol just want to make sure, ive build things before and have gotten an ear full for using somebody else's design. i always try to ask out of respect for other peoples work.
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i was bored so i made a flakebuster
Started by Lownslow, Aug 30 2012 06:35 PM
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Posted 01 September 2012 - 08:59 AM
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Posted 01 September 2012 - 03:50 PM
I'm totally loving this thing. I think, I too, am going to make one based off of yours. Thanks again for sharing this with us.
Does the size of the tubing make any difference?
Does the size of the tubing make any difference?
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 03:03 PM
I think I see how you are setting it up, how about posting a picture of the completed Flakebuster as you are now using it. Please!
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Posted 07 September 2012 - 01:51 AM
Very nice, you got EYEGORE salivatin'. Great experimentation on your part. The problem I have with these large flakes is that they look out of scale and you are going to need very thick clear to make them lay down and feel smooth. I like the idea for doing some accent/graphic work though. I think this would look great on larger scale models. Would be a killer on a 1/8th hot rod, for example.
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Posted 07 September 2012 - 03:09 AM
[quote name='Skip' timestamp='1346893392' post='769689']
I think I see how you are setting it up, how about posting a picture of the completed Flakebuster as you are now using it. Please!
[/quote]its mated to a modified airbrush just for this purpose
[quote name='fatkidd' timestamp='1346550657' post='767032']
I'm totally loving this thing. I think, I too, am going to make one based off of yours. Thanks again for sharing this with us.
Does the size of the tubing make any difference?
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no but for the inlet i suggest you keep it small
[quote name='Dr. Cranky' timestamp='1347018694' post='770590']
Very nice, you got EYEGORE salivatin'. Great experimentation on your part. The problem I have with these large flakes is that they look out of scale and you are going to need very thick clear to make them lay down and feel smooth. I like the idea for doing some accent/graphic work though. I think this would look great on larger scale models. Would be a killer on a 1/8th hot rod, for example.
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thanks, whats a good flake size for 1/24
I think I see how you are setting it up, how about posting a picture of the completed Flakebuster as you are now using it. Please!
[/quote]its mated to a modified airbrush just for this purpose
[quote name='fatkidd' timestamp='1346550657' post='767032']
I'm totally loving this thing. I think, I too, am going to make one based off of yours. Thanks again for sharing this with us.
Does the size of the tubing make any difference?
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no but for the inlet i suggest you keep it small
[quote name='Dr. Cranky' timestamp='1347018694' post='770590']
Very nice, you got EYEGORE salivatin'. Great experimentation on your part. The problem I have with these large flakes is that they look out of scale and you are going to need very thick clear to make them lay down and feel smooth. I like the idea for doing some accent/graphic work though. I think this would look great on larger scale models. Would be a killer on a 1/8th hot rod, for example.
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thanks, whats a good flake size for 1/24
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Posted 03 April 2013 - 01:52 PM
good idea. I have been wanting to buy the mini flake buster but I cant justify spending that kind of money on one. Thank you for your idea.I am also going to steal it.
Thanks!
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Posted 03 April 2013 - 05:45 PM
I like this, I think I will try and make one tomorrow. Even if mine is a flop it beats spending $110 on one.
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Posted 04 April 2013 - 03:15 AM
Because I'm an idiot, this is a thing to shoot just the flake medium after a coat of clear? What about the drying time of the clear coat and what type, acrylic or,? What size of flake and where to get it. And finally how about a list of sizes for the completed buster tube sizes and construction of the unit???? I know A.P.I.T.A.
