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I tried priming with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer and it adheres very well to the resin. Since it's formulated for plastic models it seems to adhere better to resin too.
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What's a good primer for resin parts? I tried some Duplicolor Filler Primer but it didn't adhere too well. It could have been some mold release on the resin. I'm thinking Tamiya Fime Surface Primer will work better on the resin.
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Gluing acrylic rod to resin?
crowe-t replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have Surehold Plastic Surgery Super Glue. Ir works on most plastic including acrylic. It might be too brittle like most CA glue and fog the clear acrylic. I can tape over the acrylic which should protect it from the vapor as it's curing. -
Gluing acrylic rod to resin?
crowe-t replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I only have a small space to work with and there is only a small amount of flex to the resin to pull the rod out. I have to glue one side at a time. I can't fully remove the rod to roughen it. The rod is rounded and a bit rough where it gets inserted into the resin. I found this Loctite Epoxy online. It says it's for all all types of plastic(PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic, ABS, FRP, Nylon, Mylar, Delrin, phenolic, aluminum and stainless steel). I'm thinking this will work better than regular epoxy. -
Gluing acrylic rod to resin?
crowe-t replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I was thinking the same thing. Super Glue will most likely fog the clear rod. -
I'm working on a Sci-Fi project. It's a resin laser pistol from the 1980's TV show V. This is made from a mold of a screen used prop. I sprayed a couple of light coats of Duplicolor Filler primer on and it didn't stick too well. It could have been some mold release still on the resin. I used a toothbrush and some 91% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove the primer. The clear acrylic rod at the top came loose from the resin. It doesn't go too far into the resin so I can get glue inside. What glue works on acrylic? I also need something that'll stick to the resin.
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Will adding clear lighten House Of Kolor Kandys?
crowe-t replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Thanks guys for the help with this. This is the 1st time I'm using HOK Kandy paint. Gerry, I'm trying to achieve a medium reddish-brown color. I can't really reduce the Root Beer too much or it will turn red. The Root Beer really makes the color dark. I think it's just the scale of the model. Root Beer on a 1:1 car outside in daylight will look lighter than a 1/25 scale model indoors. I did try a mix today using Goldmine Pearl instead of Copper Pearl and it's right in the ballpark of where I want the color. I have to look at it again tomorrow. If only the sun would come out I could get a better looks at the color. Steve, I like your idea of using more thinner. The extra clear will just make more work. -
Paint Strippers - What to Use?
crowe-t replied to pbj59's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
The Easy Off with the yellow cap seems to be the correct one to use to remove paint. I have the Jeep bodies soaking in the Super Clean and the Tamiya Fine White Primer is loosening a bit. I've had to scrape the paint with a toothpick to scrape off the primer but it's taking a lot of time. Will the Easy Off work faster and loosen the paint/primer more? -
Paint Strippers - What to Use?
crowe-t replied to pbj59's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I picked up the real Super Clean and I have the Monogram Jeep bodies soaking in it. How long should they soak before the Tamiya Fine White primer will start coming off? -
Paint Strippers - What to Use?
crowe-t replied to pbj59's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I'll pick some Super Clean up. What about the oven cleaner or brake fluid? Should I try one of those or stay away from them? -
Paint Strippers - What to Use?
crowe-t replied to pbj59's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have 2 Monogram Jeep bodies with Tamiya Fine White Primer from the spray can, that I've been soaking in 91% Isopropyl Alcohol for about a week or so. At one point I put them in a tub of Clean Rite Purple Power but the Purple Power didn't remove anything. Will Super clean be effective on removing the Tamiya Fine White Primer? Should I try Oven Cleaner or Brake fluid or just pick up some real Super Clean? A friend said the oven cleaner and brake fluid both tend to dry out the plastic. -
I'm looking for interior pictures of a 3rd generation(1975 - 1991) Ford Econoline van for a model build. In particular I need pictures of an unfinished interior with all the beams and studs showing and the right rear area where the spare tire attaches. If anyone has any or owns a 3rd generation Econoline with an unfinished interior I'll appreciate any pictures.
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Plastic Spoons for testing paint?
crowe-t replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I'm testing Gravity Colors paint. I'm just using the spoons to get an idea of the color. Gravity Colors paint is very safe on models. -
Plastic Spoons for testing paint?
crowe-t replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Regardless, the harder plastic spoons I just bought are working just fine.