El Roberto
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Inexpensive solvent based glue
El Roberto replied to Oldmopars's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
I looked up MEK on line and WallyWorld had it in quart cans for a trifling $85.00. OK does anyone know if the MEK substitute will work for a cement? -
I went to my model club meeting last friday which was a swap meet. While wandering around I saw a box of paint and looked a little closer and it was full of Model Masters Metalizers. They weren't for sale, they were free. The guy used to own a hobby shop a couple of years ago and was getting rid of them. So I loaded up while saving a few for other people (I'm a nice guy) (or dumb) depending on your point of view. Anyway, I'm going to horde these and they should last for several years. HOO HAA
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Testor's Model Master Metalizers
El Roberto replied to landman's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Yep, they are enamels and they are very nice. Don't have to but a black base coat like Alclad. Their chrome isn't great but the others like magnesium, aluminum etc. are very good. -
Best matte coat? Alclad issue.
El Roberto replied to Dpate's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
The flattest (dead flat) I've ever used is AK Ultra Matte. Great for places where you aren't going to be handling the surface. Terrible for bodies etc cause it's very fragile. You can rub it off with your finger. -
Oops, I forgot to check the archives for answers. Anyway....what primer would you recommend?
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Could I get some feedback about Tru-color pearl paint? Tru color says it's a "hot" acrylic whatever that means. Thanks
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Painting photo eched parts
El Roberto replied to GEORGE LEMIRE's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Try sanding the whole sheet of photo etch with fine sandpaper, then prime and paint. -
How do you keep your models clean?
El Roberto replied to redscampi's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Buy them? My wife has had issues with some of her make up brushes and sponges mysteriously disappearing. Very strange..... -
Washes and Weathering
El Roberto replied to bluestringer's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I use tamiya panel wash over acrylics with no ill effects. BE SURE to use it only on a gloss finish. -
Woah...you were right, I didn't want one That much.
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Is there anywhere to find a Oldsmobile toronado kit?
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Glass Tinting Experiment.
El Roberto replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Spray the Tamiya clear colors on the inside of the windshield, then you don't need a clear coat. -
How To Use BMF For Masking?
El Roberto replied to oldcarfan's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I'm beginning to really dislike BMF. It won't stick where you want it to and sticks where you don't. -
How To Use BMF For Masking?
El Roberto replied to oldcarfan's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I tried it for masking aircraft canopies but it left residue behind so I quit using it. -
Off black paint for scale effect.
El Roberto replied to D.Pack's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
There's also Tamiya or AK Interactive NATO Black. I use it on all my aircraft builds that require black. Both are flat paints but could be clear coated easily. -
Review of Revell's new chrome spray paint
El Roberto replied to Monty's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I saw that video and the paint looks very good, however.........35 bucks for a little spray can seems a little steep. -
Really nice dull/flat finish.
El Roberto replied to El Roberto's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
The instructions say to thin with acrylic thinner, if necessary. I haven't had to thin it. -
I bought a bottle of AK Ultra Matte on Amazon the other day. It's without a doubt the dullest finish I've ever seen. Try it, you'll like it.
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Question about Dupli-Color
El Roberto replied to El Roberto's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Yeah, the can was pretty pricey. I used a dark red pearl and it polished out very nicely. I haven't decided if the extra cost was worth the result though. -
Question about Dupli-Color
El Roberto replied to El Roberto's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I polished it out and the problem was solved. Thanks for all the input. -
Question about Dupli-Color
El Roberto replied to El Roberto's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I didn't think of the humidity factor. Yeah It's been raining on and off today. I'll polish till it shines (I hope). I live in New Mexico and it's usually very dry so I don't have much experience painting when it's really humid Thanks for the advice. -
I decided to try Dupli-Color perfect match and am having some problems. I primed the test piece with Mr Color 1000 surface primer and when I apply the paint it goes on beautifully glossy, but when dry it's glossy in some spots, dull in others. Sprayed 3 coats and the same result. The dull areas don't show up in the same place each time. Any ideas?
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Here's another source, been buying micro bits from them for quite a while. drillbitsunlimited.com