Cleanup question

[landman]

I thought I'd post some of my old builds here. But before I can do that they need some cleaning. They are on their second move without unpacking and are quite dusty.

Edited June 26, 2014 by landman

[alangarber]

Start with a feather duster

Then a soft rag and water hard spots use a Q-tip

Thats what I do

[slusher]

You could also try the caned air used for computers. A feather duster as Alan said is a real good start.

[landman]

Start with a feather duster

Then a soft rag and water hard spots use a Q-tip

Thats what I do

Thanks Alan.

[crazyjim]

Get yourself a makeup application brush from Wal-Mart, KMart, CVS, etc. They're very gentle. The bristles flare out about 1 - 1 1/2" after the handle.

[johnbuzzed]

Be careful if you use the canned air- it can come out with a lot of pressure and do some damage, so give it a few test shots, first.

[Deano]

Like Jim said ... cosmetic brush!

[Brett Barrow]

Tamiya makes a special brush for this purpose if you're feeling fancy... Gets rid of static electricity.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/tools-accessories-80/tools-74000/model-cleaning-brush-74078

Edited June 26, 2014 by Brett Barrow

[unclescott58]

Tamiya makes a special brush for this purpose if you're feeling fancy... Gets rid of static electricity.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/tools-accessories-80/tools-74000/model-cleaning-brush-74078

I practically worship at Tamiya's feet. Use to think things like the above brush were overkill. Too pricey. But, the more I use different Tamiya products, the more see they are worth the price. I did not know about the above brush. Since it's designed to get rid of static electricity I'll be buying one. After all, static electricity is one of the things that attracts dust in the first place.

Scott

[crazyjim]

$28 for a brush? I paid 5 or 6 at Wal-Mart for the make-up brush.

[Brett Barrow]

I practically worship at Tamiya's feet. Use to think things like the above brush were overkill. Too pricey. But, the more I use different Tamiya products, the more see they are worth the price. I did not know about the above brush. Since it's designed to get rid of static electricity I'll be buying one. After all, static electricity is one of the things that attracts dust in the first place.

Scott

I don't own one (yet) but I've sold quite a few. I don't have very many built models to keep clean! Here's a little youtube video of it in action. Looks like it's everything it's cracked up to be. It may not be worth it to everyone.

http://youtu.be/1mfTZFaJ_TY

Edited June 26, 2014 by Brett Barrow

[Harry P.]

A more sanely priced alternative?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221470384253?lpid=82

[crazyjim]

Can of static spray $3.50. Cosmetic brush $5.00.

[crazyjim]

A more sanely priced alternative?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221470384253?lpid=82

I wonder if it's soft?

[Harry P.]

Then there's always clear plastic display cases to solve the problem once and for all.

http://www.hobbylinc.com/plastic_model_display_cases

I wonder if it's soft?

Says it's meant to clean delicate electronics like motherboards. I assume it would have to be.

[Brett Barrow]

A more sanely priced alternative?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221470384253?lpid=82

I don't know, those PCB brushes are usually pretty stiff. The Tamiya brush is more similar to camera lens brushes, those start around $15, but most are in the $25 range.

I don't have enough completed models to worry about keeping them clean!

Edited June 26, 2014 by Brett Barrow

[Harry P.]

A simple, cheap alternative... a 99¢ bag of cotton balls from the dollar store and a little tap water to moisten them. Q-tips to get into tighter areas. Probably would still need some sort of soft makeup brush too. The trick isn't so much cleaning the models, it's keeping them clean, which is where those plastic display cases come in.

They're pretty cheap when you buy them in quantity:

http://www.collectingwarehouse.com/Product-Home-Page/Acrylic-Display-Cases-for-Die-Cast-Cars

[crazyjim]

Don't buy any display cases yet. I might be getting about 78 of them in mid July.

[Brizio]

For the convertible cars you can use this too.

[unclescott58]

I don't own one (yet) but I've sold quite a few. I don't have very many built models to keep clean! Here's a little youtube video of it in action. Looks like it's everything it's cracked up to be. It may not be worth it to everyone.

http://youtu.be/1mfTZFaJ_TY

That video convinces me even more of the brushes value. True Tamiya products seem overpriced. For years I avoided Tamiya stuff for that reason. But there is that old saying. "You get what you pay for." Tamiya paint cost more than Testors. But I have a lot less problems with their paint. So I end painting more things only once. And I have to do less polishing to do in the end. Saving time and money. And here's the big one, I'm a lot happier with the results. The same thing with their rotating paint stand. Hangers are a lot cheaper. I used them for years. But Tamiya stand is better in so many ways. I can more easily and precisely rotate the model and keeping it level as I do. Expensive? Yes, but I sure like it. On the surface this brush's price may seem out of line. But, if does what they say and show, it's worth every penny to me. I'm tried of buying cheap stuff that does the job only OK (or not at all). I'm willing to pay the price now to get a tool that does things right the first time.

Scott

[sjordan2]

Those are beautiful models and I totally share your taste in subject matter. Please post pictures after you've cleaned them!

[landman]

About the Tamiya brush, the 64 dollar question: does it stay effective like that or do it's magic powers fade away?

And thank you Mr.Jordan. They are mostly old cars because that is what I am into now. I had my truck phase as well. And before that I bought whatever was available. phase

[slusher]

Then there's always clear plastic display cases to solve the problem once and for all.

http://www.hobbylinc.com/plastic_model_display_cases

Says it's meant to clean delicate electronics like motherboards. I assume it would have to be.

I have many models 20 years old in the AMT cases they are great....

[cartpix]

You could also try the caned air used for computers. A feather duster as Alan said is a real good start.

Be careful with canned air. If any of the liquid gets on clear plastic parts, it will fog them, a lot like CA glue does. I fogged a windshield, recently, blowing off a dashboard but I was able to fix it with some future, on a Q-Tip.

[slusher]

Be careful with canned air. If any of the liquid gets on clear plastic parts, it will fog them, a lot like CA glue does. I fogged a windshield, recently, blowing off a dashboard but I was able to fix it with some future, on a Q-Tip.

I have not used it in a long time but have had every thing in cases now for years. thanks..