Model Building Questions and Answers

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1. How to remove paint from spray cans when nozzle fails

   By Len Woodruff, December 29, 2018
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   • RipVan
   • January 11, 2019

2. Do all clear coats yellow?

   By br67, June 17, 2016
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   • Pete J.
   • June 22, 2016

3. To clear coat or not

   By atomicholiday, January 18, 2015
   • 20 replies
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   • StevenGuthmiller
   • January 19, 2015

4. open testors paint jars help please. 1 2

   By robdot, February 29, 2012
   • 36 replies
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   • Greg Myers
   • December 23, 2015

5. Fixing the wide front of the Fujimi 917? 1 2 3 4

   By aurfalien, September 23, 2019
   • 77 replies
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   • afx
   • September 29, 2019

6. Paint steps with Tamiya Spray paint

   By rpthomas, March 15, 2016
   • 5 replies
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   • drsnapper55
   • March 15, 2016

7. Scratch building a frame/chassis

   By tjones87, February 9, 2012
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   • Kenmojr
   • June 11, 2023

8. Max 2K Clearcoat Gone Wrong 1 2

   By 69NovaYenko, May 4, 2019
   • 42 replies
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   • StevenGuthmiller
   • June 28, 2021

9. Spraying Tamiya TS rattle can paint on bare plastic ? 1 2

   By Goodwrench3, October 5, 2020
   • 41 replies
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   • gman
   • October 13, 2020

10. Can anyone identify this car ( and tell me if it's "kitted"? )

    By Drake69, March 4, 2015   

    • Cruella De Vil
    • Panther De Ville
    • (and 1 more)

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      • Cruella De Vil
      • Panther De Ville
      • 101 Dalmations
    • 21 replies
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    • Bugatti Fan
    • May 19, 2016

11. ABS vs Polystyrene

    By Drago, September 24, 2013   

    • ABS
    • polystyrene
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      • ABS
      • polystyrene
      • styrene
      • plastic
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    • Drago
    • September 24, 2013

12. Mixed up my air brush needles

    By aurfalien, June 18, 2016
    • 21 replies
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    • aurfalien
    • June 19, 2016

13. Spray Booth 1 2 3 4

    By geordie, April 9, 2012
    • 75 replies
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    • dbiggied
    • December 22, 2014

14. Respirator for 2k Clears (Splash Paints) 1 2

    By DiscoRover007, June 13, 2021
    • 26 replies
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    • Modelbuilder Mark
    • July 15, 2021

15. Tamiya cement guestion? Please explain.. 1 2

    By slusher, July 10, 2023
    • 32 replies
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    • Bugatti Fan
    • February 28

16. Wiring led lights in 1/24 1/25 scale car

    By derek8619, March 17, 2013
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    • GMCMAN52
    • December 22, 2015

17. How long before top coat w/ Tamiya primer & paint?

    By Speedfreak, June 6, 2014
    • 11 replies
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    • Speedfreak
    • June 6, 2014

18. Repainting a Diecast 1:18

    By GeeTeePee, June 7, 2013   

    • paint
    • process
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      • paint
      • process
      • diecast
      • 1:18
    • 17 replies
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    • Mike Kucaba
    • July 1, 2015

19. Decals wont come off backing

    By o-man, May 25, 2013   

    • Art
    • you da man!!!!
    • 9 replies
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    • Art Anderson
    • May 28, 2013

20. Best E-type kit 1 2

    By djflyer, June 1, 2015
    • 45 replies
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    • Matt Bacon
    • September 29, 2017

21. candy apple red paint

    By afxawb2, March 20, 2022
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    • Can-Con
    • March 24, 2022

22. has anyone used testors "wet look" clear..... 1 2

    By foxbat426, June 20, 2012
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    • crowe-t
    • August 5, 2019

23. What's the difference between these Tamiya white lacquer paints?

    By Monty, February 24, 2015
    • 11 replies
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    • Erik Smith
    • February 27, 2015

24. Why is it so hard for young people to get into modelling? 1 2 3 4 8

    By Ceaser_Salad, August 9, 2021
    • 178 replies
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    • Dpate
    • October 11, 2021

25. Tamiya Clear coat eating paint underneath?

    By defiantworkshop, March 30, 2016
    • 14 replies
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    • DanielG
    • April 15, 2016