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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.

It does look lighter.

Is anyone familiar with Tamiya TS-66 UN Gray? Is it lighter than TS-48 Gunship Gray?

The Gunship Gray is about the color I'm looking for.

I think I'm going to try the Tamiya TS-48 Gunship Gray.

I'd like to use a lacquer. I do have Duplicolor Sandable Gray primer which is the color I need. I was concerned it wouldn't be that durable even with clear coat. I'll have to test it. Tamiya TS-48 Gunship Gray might work too.

Does anyone know off hand of a solid (NOT Metallic) Dark Charcoal Gray Automotive Paint? Possibly a paint code? I need this for a project.

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.

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?

I'm trying to do a mix of House Of Kolor Kandy Root Beer, Tangerine and Copper. I'm keeping it more on the brown side but it looks very dark. If I add clear to the mix will it lighten the color?

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?

If you can find a picture from inside looking towards the rear showing the spare tire support cross beams that would really help.

Dan, This is a great picture! Do you have one from the opposite angle showing where the spare tire attaches?

I haven't seen a 3rd Generation Econoline in a while. If anyone owns one and can post some pictures that'll be great.

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?

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.

Thanks Mike for posting this! However I'm looking for actual interior pictures and one showing what the bracket behind the spare tire looks like.

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.

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.

Regardless, the harder plastic spoons I just bought are working just fine.

Thanks everyone! I just wanted to test some colors.

Is there a specific type of plastic spoon for testing paint? I picked up a bag of cheap white plastic spoons at a dollar store and sprayed some primer on them. The primer comes right off if a finger nail touches them and the spoon is perfectly smooth underneath. The spoons are the flexible plastic. Should I have gotten the harder, more brittle spoons?

Here's a small update. I got an Enderle Bug Catcher injector scoop from a Revell '68 Corvette. I started scratch building the injectors that it sits on. The chassis is painted Alclad Magnesium and the body is in primer. I re-shaped the opening in the hood for the bug catcher. I'm currently waiting for the paint to arrive. I'm getting House Of Kolor paints from Bob's Paint. I had talked with the guy who painted the 1:1 Willys that I attached pictures of in my first post. He said he started with HOK Rootbeer and added some Copper Pearl and Tangerine Kandy. It was a long time ago so he didn't remember the exact formula but at least I know what colors he used for the body.

The underside looks black.

Testors Gull Gray seems to be a bit on the Tan side. Is the underside gray a primer or a pint they used?