ColonelKrypton

The great Model Cars Mag forum aside, what other model forums are there? I occasionally stumble across other forums but they are seem to be stagnant with the last posts being many years ago or still active but with very little activity but I have to find another as active as this one. Is the model car segment of the hobby slowly drying up and this is being reflected in the demise of many of these online forums? I spend a lot of time on Britmodeller for my interest in AFV's. It has a car subforum which I peruse from time to time. I don't use Facebook. I know many have gone that route but I just can't bring myself to use Facebook. My interests are primarily within the late 50's and early to mid 60's drag racing and hot rods and customs. What other forums are there that I am just not seeing? cheers, Graham

Had a look at the Michaels.ca web site. These Pebeo acrylic spays are 200ml cans ( a bit less than 7 ounces , I think about twice the size of the old Krylon Short Cuts cans. https://canada.michaels.com/en/pebeo-chrome-gold-acrylic-spray-paint/10720780.html Good selection of colours including metallics and pearls $19.49 CDN and if you buy one you can get 30% off one regular priced item. Only a few gloss colours and the remainder are matt so would require a gloss clear coat. I will have to pick up a can next time I visit a Michaels and give it a try. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Most Krylon products seemed to have disappear from the shelves in Canada. I think it has to do with recent regulations regarding VOC's. As an aside, there are a number of other brands of these new breed acrylic spray paints that seemed to aimed at crafters and street artists ( i.e. graffiti artists ) Sabatoz and Molotow are two that come to mind. Vallejo has a line of spray acrylics, a number of military type colours and some of their Fantasy colors, all matt. And if you are in Canada, deSerres https://www.deserres.ca/ is another retailer that has online sales and stores in a variety of locations including Halifax ( on Barrington St ). I typically find the prices at deSerres a bit less than at Michaels. https://www.deserres.ca/collections/art-graphic-paint-aerosol-paint cheers, Graham

Very nice cheers, Graham

Very nice. cheers, Graham

Very, very nice. That green colour works well. I have had the urge to build a early model Ford hot rod and just recently picked up one of these Revell kits. Your build has provided much food for thought. cheers, Graham

Gotta agree with that. "Toon Style" models have their place. They let your creativity flow, are lots of fun to build, and good for your soul. That ear to ear grin you get is a nice bonus. Can't be serious all the time, variety is the spice of life. Cheers, Graham

Good start to a an interesting custom. cheers, Graham

What's not to like? Early 60's wagon, gasser, SS or A/FX - all the makings of something interesting and unique. cheers, Graham

That is interesting. However I can't seem to find any at any of my usual sources for JB Weld products. I do recall this some years ago, perhaps it has passed out of interest and is not or soon will not be available anymore, at least here in Canada. cheers, Graham

That is an interesting idea and I will have to give it a try. Lately I have been fussing over different methods to finish off interiors - i.e. flocking, embossing powder, (etc). Never thought of using something like Washi tape. cheers, Graham

I will second that suggestion. This is the one I used exclusively for a black primer. Also grey and white and typically referred to as Mr Surfacer. https://www.mr-hobby.com/en/product2/category_33/249.html Their range of primer products has a number which refers to it's coarseness or thickness, i.e. 500 is a thick primer for filling scratches and so on, then there is also 1000, 1200, and 1500; each one less coarse and thick. I use the Mahogany Surfacer 1000 as a starting point for painting rusty bits and pieces many hobby stores carry the Mr Hobby GSI Creos paints. If you local store does not have then also look to many stores catering to Gundam / Gunpla builders. Also, Mr Hobby has a really nice clear gloss https://www.mr-hobby.com/en/product2/category_11/272.html among other choices. Here is a link to their catalog: https://www.mr-hobby.com/en/common/header-utility-link/main/00/teaserItems1/0/linkList/00/link/Mr.Hobbyleaflet.pdf cheers, Graham

I just finished watching an interesting video on YouTube where the model maker made a 1/12 scale fan for their miniature dollhouse. Of note was their use of Oyumaru to make a couple of simple molds, then used UV cure resin to make a few parts, and then "glued" those parts together with more UV cure resin. Further, their use of a very interesting method of molding the bits for the shroud for the fan. This has given me some ideas to explore. cheers, Graham

That would be ideal. We can only dream I just finished watching an interesting video on YouTube, no that it was about UV curing putty or UV curing resin in particular but rather in that the model maker used UV cure resin to mold a few parts and then used the UV cure resin to "glue" them together. The fan is 1/12 scale which is the common scale for miniature dollhouses. cheers, Graham

I did some experimenting with the Solarez UV resin and find I need to change some of my previous comments. The Solarez UV resin either by itself or mixed acrylic nail powder does not bond very well to the styrene. As to it's workability, it is much harder than I recalled; similar in fact to using CA as a filler either with or without the acrylic nail powder. Incidentally when I say "acrylic nail powder" it is not that the powder is acrylic but rather it is for use on acrylic nails ( as in finger ). I have been primarily using the Solarez UV resin for adding clear lenses to dials and instruments and have only been experimenting with it for other purposes. If anyone gives one of these UV curing putties a try, please post your results as I would really like to know how well they work. cheers, Graham

That is an interesting comment. I have been experimenting with a UV resin product by Solarez https://solarez.com/ and have not had a problem with the resin peeling off the plastic. I always give the area a quick light sanding with 400 grit before. One trick I sometimes use with Tamiya epoxy putty is to put a bit of medium CA on the piece where I am going to use the epoxy putty. I have no first hand experience with the noted UV setting putty however I have been experimenting with a UV resin by Solarez ( link above ). As far as I know, these are all similar to polyester resin but contain a catalyst which is sensitive to UV light - expose to UV light ( or sunlight which contains UV ) and the resin begins to cure. At the bottom of the Solarez web page you will find links to a number of FAQs and other information. Does it shrink? Not in my experience, at least not the Solarez UV resins I have been using. Unless whatever fillers that are used in putty are subject to shrinkage then the putties likely will not shrink either. You could think of these as being similar to catalyzed two part body putties except that instead of adding a hardner you will cure by exposure to UV light. Does it react with ... ? Not in my experience, at least not the Solarez UV resins I have been using. Once curved the resin is as impervious as is the polyester resin you would use with fiberglass materials. Is it stable over time? l would say yes, at least as stable as any catalyzed two part body putty. How well does it sand? In my experience, the Solarez UV resins work just as easily as any polyester resin. However, to be fair, the Solarez UV resins I have been experimenting with are not putties, just resin. It would be possible to mix these resins with micro balloons or arcylic nail powder or dental powder to create a putty but I have not yet tried that ( speaking of which I must give it a try ). Tamiya had a UV cure putty at one time but I don't know if it is still available. I will have to look around for UV cure putty and see what I can find. Search on Amazon for UV resin and acrylic nail powder. You will also find UV light sources as well. cheers, Graham

Grey primer works well but before you even get to the primer stage you could also use a very light spray of silver over the area you are working on. Silver shows imperfections even better than gray primer and only a very light coat localized to the area you are working is all that is needed. And, by the time you are done working on that are you will have sanded off or otherwise removed most or all of the silver you had used. cheers, Graham

Very true hence my search for something better to use when their is nothing covering them up. Mmmmmm, maple cookies. Snack time I couldn't agree more. However, international shipping and the current USD to CDN exchange rate buts a damper on that real quick. I have managed to find a couple of reasonable candidates and with a bit of extra should be suitable. Thank you everyone for your suggestions. cheers, Graham

Indeed. Very nicely done. cheers, Graham

Variety is the spice of life and enjoying what you do is what it is all about. Nicely done. cheers, Graham

Very nicely done. Cheers, Graham

Title says it all - Which kit(s) have a decent four barrel carb? Stock, Holley, whatever ... I have looked at many of the after market resin and 3D printed offerings ( i.e. VCG Resin ) and they are very nice with very reasonable prices. I do like to support the after market industry whenever I can. However, being in Canada, the exchange rate and cost of shipping very quickly adds up and that nice item at $25 quickly doubles or more in price. I can buy a kit for less even if just to get a few parts with other parts left over for future use. chees, Graham

Simple, clean, good choice for colour; all around very nicely done with lots of eye appeal. cheers, Graham

Very nice. The wood bed floor looks very good. cheers, Graham

Meant to post some links: Tamiya UV curing putty: https://www.sunwardhobbies.ca/tamiya-light-curing-putty-34g-87076/ and, it seems that Mr Hobby has their similar product: https://www.sunwardhobbies.ca/mr-uv-curing-clear-putty-p130/ cheers, Graham

Good stuff but (here in Canada at least) this small 40g tube is about 2/3'rds the price of a small ( 397g ) can of Bondo 2 part putty ( the last one I bought ). With care I can use the same can of Bondo for about a year before it thickens and separates to the point that I feel the need to replace it and I will have used about 1/4 to 1/2 of the can by then. Tamiya also has a UV light cure putty. A bit pricey. I haven't tried it yet but I have used Solarez UV cure polyester resin and it works well. UV cure resins are popular for use with artificial finger nails and such. cheers, Graham