Mike C. Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Can't seem to figure out the Tamiya paint stand. The spring loaded thingys seem either too tight or wont work at all. I can never keep them in the adjusting holes. Is there a secret aftermarket part I'm not using or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mike C. said: Can't seem to figure out the Tamiya paint stand. The spring loaded thingys seem either too tight or wont work at all. I can never keep them in the adjusting holes. Is there a secret aftermarket part I'm not using or something? Have you got a pic of what your trying to figure out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Just now, Zippi said: Have you got a pic of what your trying to figure out? Not really. should I put some kind of tape on the springs to add some grip or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpate Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I used rubber bands too hold the metal holders in place in the holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, Dpate said: I used rubber bands too hold the metal holders in place in the holes That sounds like a good tip. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showrods Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Mike C. said: Can't seem to figure out the Tamiya paint stand. The spring loaded thingys seem either too tight or wont work at all. I can never keep them in the adjusting holes. Is there a secret aftermarket part I'm not using or something? Do you mean the "cloths pins"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 16 hours ago, showrods said: Do you mean the "cloths pins"? no. The smaller stand that you usually see people painting the main body of the model. Those spring loaded clips seem like they want to stretch the body out like there is too much tension on it or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mike C. said: no. The smaller stand that you usually see people painting the main body of the model. Those spring loaded clips seem like they want to stretch the body out like there is too much tension on it or something. You adjust the tension by moving to another hole in the side. Experiment with it and you'll find the right setting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 If the metal springs don’t want to stay in the holes, try putting a little bit of an inward bend on the metal springs, this will help them stay in the holes since they’ll want to bend in towards them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 I've been bending them every which way. I think I mite try that rubber band idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpate Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Mike C. said: I've been bending them every which way. I think I mite try that rubber band idea. Can be a bit wonky at first, but once the bands are on they'll never come back out the hole unless you do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I have one I got for 1/2 off... it's the only Tamia item I own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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