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I suspect that the solvent used in PlastiDip will attack or soften bare styrene.
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I have ordered from them once and it was an uneventful transaction. That was few years ago. When I complained that while their paint dries it remains soft forever, they sent me a bottle of hardener for free. But I never had a chance to see how it works (I wasn't using the paint at that point and the hardener has now set in the bottle.
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USPS Employees Nailed For Stealing Mail
peteski replied to Quick GMC's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
With millions of mail pieces they go through every day, stuff like that can happen. It happened to me too. I also had a package from Japan (non-tracked) lost in the mail for few months. Finally I received a large envelope from USPS which contained the top of the package box and an official form stating that the package got damaged and that the box top was the only thing from the package they found. -
I've done that too (honest). It does take lots of elbow grease. I was also contemplating spraying the tread with Dullcote, to dull the grooves, then using sandpaper to to scuff the rest of the tread, but I have not tried that.
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Inside of a Tamiya rattle can(photo)
peteski replied to Pete J.'s topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Tamiya Jar paint is nothing like the paint in the TS-series spray cans. Jars contain their "water-based" (mostly alcohol-based) acrylic paints, while the spray cans contain much hotter synthetic lacquers. -
When making scale model parts (either 1:6 or 1:700 scale) precision is a good thing. It is not an overkill for styrene. Like Art I have owned my Sherline since the '80s and have upgraded it multiple times. This 1:160 (N scale) model I built has the headlights turned out of styrene rod (painted with Alclad II brass) while the bell, siren, and the water nozzle (on the running board) are turned out of brass.
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“Chrome” edges around the “wheel well”.
peteski replied to Zoom's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I can vouch vouch for that technique too. I've been using it for years and I thought I invented it. But obviously others had the same bright idea. The other good thing about that technique is that the tape automatically (and cleanly) pulls up the extra foil. -
I'm enjoying every new posts Harry - you really have the knack to build this large-scale kits well. They look like fine models, not like large toys (which often is the case with large scale kits).
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1990-1991 Ford LTD Crown Vic/1987-1989 Chevy Caprice
peteski replied to av405's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
You are making some incredible progress Robert! As far as the front light reflectors go, could you make them more parabolic shape to closer represent the 1:1 headlights? Thar will greatly add to the realism of the model. Headlights are one of those areas which are often not done correctly on models, destroying the realism. -
Just a thought about 3D printing
peteski replied to mikemodeler's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
As Art mentioned, 3D printed prototype mock-up are already being extensively used in the industry. 3D-printed masters for resin or pewter cast models are also already used by several companies. In time I'm sure that more and more companies (or cottage industries) will be using that technology. There are several 3D printing technologies and dozens of printers which vary in printting resolution from really coarse to so fine that the printed items look like they have been injection-molded. Of course the cost of the fine-resolution printouts are much higher than the low-res ones. But if used as a master, it pays to invest in a high-res printout. -
AMT '77 Pacer Wagon - a new loser out of box!
peteski replied to Faust's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I love the woodie look Bob! I you aren't planning on making more decals, how about sharing your decal artwork? -
I recall seeing his name in modeling magazines. I'm very sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Oh cool! I guess I did get really lucky! http://www.ebay.com/itm/262669983929 There is another one currently on eBay with BiN price of $99 (I guess that is closer to the going price then).
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Engine with no cam!!
peteski replied to gbdolfans's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
2-stroke engines have been running without conventional valves for probably 100 years. Cars, motorcycles, lawnmowers, chainsaws, etc. . . -
How do you highlight/wash something black?
peteski replied to Super Mario's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Dirt/grunge/mud/dust is usually tan/beige/gray, so using washes or chalks using those colors will give you the effect you are looking for. -
You're killin' me Harry! I was really good not buying any more kits (I have more than I can build in my lifetime, and here you go and post your build of this car. I was ale to resist until you showed lacing the wheels. Those are gorgeous! Now I want to get that model kit - even if only to learn this very interesting lacing technique to make it work on some custom wheels I would like to make for some of my other kits. So I went on eBay and I found one of these kits listed, ending at 11pm EDT. I ended up gettign it for $41. I think I got a bargain. Now I can learn that lacing technique (and maybe even build this cool model someday).
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I'm a bit confused about this voltage gauge thing. In the cars I have dealt with a voltage gauge is a voltmeter hooked up to the main power distribution junction in the car. It doesn't specifically read the alternator but the overall health of the 12V electrical system. If that type of a gauge dropped to zero volts your car would stall as there would not be any power available to power the engine ignition or rest of the cars electrical circuit. Usually when alternator no longer charges the battery the voltage drops from around 14V to under 12V (since it is running just from the battery).
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File this under what were we thinking.
peteski replied to Scott Colmer's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Cool diorama - I see nothing wrong. There are a lot more explicit and bloody scenes on network TV (do we still call those stations "network TV")? -
Ferrari Rainbow kits; best accuracy?
peteski replied to aurfalien's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
What has been seen cannot ever be unseen! Yuck! It is even uglier than a Pontiac Aztek! Until now I have never seen any photos of the real car or the model. Now I don't ever want to see it again (although I seem to notice some vague resemblance to a Fiero, which is a decent looking car). -
The diorama is really well done (you have the knack to capture motion frozen in time) but the the photos seem distorted somehow (like the aspect ratio is off).
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AY-men!
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Correcting molded in / chrome headlights
peteski replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
It is your model Steve, so you can obviously do as you please. I was just pointing out what jumps right out at me (maybe I'm extra anal, but that's usually a good thing when building models). It just seems lately that I have seen not properly aligned lenses on several factory-stock models. If I was judging them I would deducts points for that.