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When a model requires several thin
coats of the same color just a few minutes
need?
Wills
apart, should
Paul Stefanski
Although the airbrush may seem like a tool for experts, it is easy to use once you get used to it. The advantages far outshine those ofspray cans.
A 20-pound tank can spray 10 - 20 brush after each coat, or is it enough to modcls at 10 to 15 psi. A single-stage spray fresh thinner and back-flush the regulator works fine. The reguiator lets airbrush, then clean it completely after you adjust line pressure to the airbrush. A the painting session? two-stage regulator has the advantage of - Chuck Martin a tank pressure gauge. (A single-stage
setup wont warn you -"vhen you're run-
I thoroughly
Spray
may have
You won't have to ciean befween coats same color, but back-flushing the paint into the reservoir is a good idea (for single-action airbrushes only). The paint may separate between applications and need to be "stirred" - open the nozzle halfivay and place your fingertip on the nozzle.Instcad of blowing out, air blows back into the paint nozzle andbubbles up into the cup or bottle and stirs the paint.
of the
model to prevent overspray from ruining your paint job. If you're careful with an airbrush, you'll only have to mask off the forward end of the fuselage. Another advantage is that you can use almost any brand or color of paint, including colors you mix yourself (perhaps unavailable
- Dattid
Quigley
a
of
"air"
in a spray can).Just thin the bottled paint and spray it, but take time to determine the proper thinning ratios. Airbrushed paint reaches the surface almost dry,
Sproying chunks
brush, but there's one problem I havent solved. I'11 be spraying along when suddenly I'11 get little spots of another color marring what would othenvise be a nice
source?
_ Eric Zak
No, because CO2 in a cylinder is liquefied and anhydrous (without water). The gas cools as you release it from the
cylinder, but because there is no water or water vapor in the cylinder, no droplets will form in your airbrush line.
Airbrush problems
My airbrush is anything but precise, and I am experiencing obvious overspray.
Is the tip bent? Is the nozzle broken?
-Tin
Fischer
- MattJar
Here's a troubleshooting list: ' Have you cleaned the airbrush regularly? 'Is the tip of the needle bent? Remove the needle from the airbrush and lightly drag it across your fingertip. Rotate thc needle and do it again. You'll be able to feel a little "hook" on one side ifthe need1e is bent. You can straighten it bylighdy dragging the tip over fine sandpaper until the "hook'is gone. 'Is the opening inthe nozzle perfect1y round or is it lopsided? Is it cracked? 'Are you thinning the paint properly?
doesn't sound like the problem is with the airbrush. What you're getting is little chunks of dried paint from a previ-
It
ous painting session. They're loosened from the inside of the needle housing or the paint siphon by fresh paint. Simply
Paints?
- Michaer scheel
blowing thinner through the airbrush after every color sometimes isnt enough
to thoroughly clean it. IfI'm spraying one color after another in a single sitting, I'11 take the airbrush apart and clean it after
every three colors.
Start by spraying a light- or mediurngray primer. Usually one coat will do it. The primer covers the dark plastic and has the added advantage of making it easier to spot flaws in construction. Once the
apart and inspect the inside. If there is hard, crusty buildup, soak the parts (tips up) in a small jar of lacquer thinner for an hour. Clean the rear portion of the tip
What
es frosrY
white?
Rabert Martinez
Air first
I'm interested in a CO2 tank for airbrushing. I priced one about the size ofa fire extinguisher and wondered how long such a container can sustain airbrushing
tion should be cleaned carefully with a thin pipe cleaner. Also clean out the
siphon in the paint jar or cup. Nowyou're ready to reassembie the airbrush and move on to the next color.
There are two probable causes. First, make sure you stir bottled Dullcote completely to mix the flattening agent (which settles to the bottom of the bottle) with the vehicle. If you're using a spray can,
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shake it vigorously bcfore spraying. Ifyou get too much flattening agent, it will ruin the finish.
The other
cause
is trapped water
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vapor. This happens most often on humid days. The compressed air (from a spray
can or compressor) cools as it is released. This condenses water vapor in the air, which mlres with the paint droplets and
settles on the model to create an opales-
to avoid spray
Sorov entire bomb Jliu" drob
'
METHOD 2
Bomb pointed
olive drob
frisket paper, sometimes called frisket film. This is a thin, paper-backed, selfadhesive material uscd by artists to mask
it at art-
You can use a draftsman's compass with a cutting blade in placc of the penci1. First, cut the mask for thc outside of the circle. Then cut another circle 1.5mm smaller in radius. Apply the frisket outlinc on the part to bc paintcd, then place thc smaller circle lvithin that mask, making sure it's centcred. When you're satisfied with the position of the masks,
Paint the entire bomb olive drab, then remove the masking agent from thc yellow ring. Although not
as precise, method ftvo is easier: Paint the entire bomb olive drab and 1et it dry. Open a bottle of yellow paint (wel1 stirred) and dip the bomb into the paint far enough to create the rear edge of
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,aniekan
Now yor-irc ready to paint, preferably with an airbrush. If you hand brush, take care to kecp the paint from creeping
under the frisket.
Thc problem with painting rings on bomb noses is masking a sharp line on a
compound curved surface (one that
curves
Mosking wheels
I've been using an artist's template to cut masks for wheels, but this doesnt
alrvays work wel1, especially with small whecls. Is there a better way to mask and
Masking with tape or applying solidcolor decal film doesn't work well because you're trying to apply a flat material to the cun'ed surface. Above are a couple of methods that should work. First, paint the front end of the bomb gloss yellow and allow it to dry. Apply a liquid masking agent over the yellow and iet it dry. Next, carefu1ly chuck the bomb in a variable-speed electric drill. (Don't turn the chuck too tight or you'll crush
in
the ring. Allow the yellow paint to dry thoroughly, then dip the nosc tip in olive
drab paint. lVhen dipping, bc sure to hold the bomb as close as possible to vertical to produce an even ring. When you remove
paint wheels?
Shishin K. Phanselkar
the bomb, excess paint will flow douni to the tip and, if left therc, dry into an ugly blob. Before it dries, touch a cotton swab to the tip to blot away cxcess paint.
Instead of using a circle templatc to cut masks, use the template as a mask. Paint the tire black or dark gray and let it dry. Now prepare the rvheel paint for airbrushing. Find the circle on thc template that is closest to the corrcct diametcr and
Mixing point
What's the best way to mix paint and
thinners for airbrushing?
- Dan Heath
You can use plastic 35mm film canisters for mlring paint. For measuring, use an eyedropper and record the amounts of paint and thinner used. If a certain com-
hold the whecl bchind thc template. Spray through the templatc; you may
ha."'e
plate.
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of
this ruins the paintjob. Is therc a product available in Puerto Rico that r'vould solve
my problem?
Conopy mosking
How can
each color used. For exampie, you might use ten eyedroppersful of F'loquil primer
and add frve drops of reefcr yelbw to come up with light gull gr.ry If it's too
- Brinn
Adhesive-backed
Clayton
If you're mi-xing a ner,v colot, always use thc same brands of paint to
nsure compatibility and consistent
Your problem is not with the airbrush, compressor, pirir-rt, or thinner, but with the constant humidity in Plrerto Rico. Air
foil
(such as Barc-
rcsults.
When thc color is right, thin nvo parts paint to onc part thinncr. This is just a starting point; experimcnt to find thc right ratios. Then transfer t1're paint into
an airbrush pirint cup or bottle.
paint and shortens its life. If you liaven't made enough paint, iust refcr to 1'our
notes and r,vhip up
ner'v batch.
Stotic cling
I paint thcm?
-
from thc cornpressor to the airbrush, wrlter vapor condenses on the inside of the air hose. The fr>rcc of the air pushes the finc water droplets into the airbrush, and they spurt ollt with the paint. The solution is a dcvice callcd a rvater trilp or moisrr-tre trap. It is inscrted in the irir line much likc thc ftrel fi1tcr of a car. In a hr"rmid atmosphcrc, it's bcst to install the rvatcr trap as fir dorvn the line from the compressor irs possible. 1\4ost airbrush rnanufaclurers bavc \\'i1ter traps in tl.reir catalogs; irlso, a-.k thc dealcr who sold you the airbrush.
Metal Foil) is thin and works well. Aftcr masking I spray the interior color of the canopy frame on the outside and follor.v rvith the exterior frame color. This is casier than trying to paint the canopy inside and out. Rcmove adhesive residue with
alcohol on a cotton swab. Or 1'ou could paint canopy framing on clear decal sheet, using the same order of color to get interior and exterior frame
colors. Apply slightly oversized decal strips, iet them dry in place, then trim them r.vith a sharp knife. Lift the small trimmings ar,vay with a bit of Scotch tape;
if you mess up, lift the mistake r.vith tape and try it again. One more tip: Dont forget to mask the inside of thc canopy to block overspra)'.
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Horolrl Williants
To cut dorvn on static, tryrvashing the modcl r.vith soap).watcr rnlxed -"vith alcohol bcfore yru paint it. A dry climate also can contribute to yollr problem; trl'painting on days r.vhcn the relativc humidity is 40-70 percent. When it'.s n-rorc humid you run the risk of the paint "blushing" (condensation underneath thc print creating a frosty look).
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I use Parafilm "M" to mask frames on aircraft canopies, then paint the interior color of the frame, followcd by the extcrior color. Ilorvever, when I remove the mask it lear.es jagged cdges. What am I
doing wrong?
- Kotit
l*.
Michoels
Greg Williams
'
can't afford an airbrush. Is thcrc is a I crn use with spray c'.tns to gct feathered edges)
method
After painting, lightly score the cdges of the mask r.vith a sharp blade. This will separate the paint on the frames from the mask. A1so, dont wait too long to remove the masks; take them off as soon as you can. Thc trick is to find a place to grip the freshly painted canopy while you work.
Hor,v can I make a new canopy for an aircraft model r.vithout a vacuum-forming
machine?
Robet.t
Milrer
Conopy replocements
Since spral' cans produce a r'vidc spray pattern, r'otill need to cover portions of
the model with a mask. Nlasking tape, artist's frisket film, ner'vspaper with tape
at thc edges, and manl'other means can bc r.rsed. To gct that featl.rcrcd edge, burnish the tape dor'vn on the color Painting over thc framcs rvould bc thc easiest fur. But if 1'r>u need to m:rkc a cleirn sweep, you should be able to remove the paint and polis1-r the plastic rvith Nol'us 2 or Barc-I4etal Foil plastic polish. Clear plastic is brittlc, so fill the canopl' -"vith modeling clay to reinforce it as 1'ou po1ish. Put a dab of polish on a clear-r cloth and rub the canop]'until the paint is r,vorn
- Dennis Brennan
You could make a new canopy by stretch-forming heated (therefore softened) clear plastic.
demarcation linc, then lifi the edgc slightly This allows a little ovcrspray onto
thc line. Of coursc, this mcthod 1'ras limits - itt impractical on small models rvith
PtrTG
(available from
une\ren
That's rvhere
'.rn
airbrush comes
in handy.
N{y airbrush
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Woter problems
spra).s sma1l r'vater
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plastic suppliers) is the clearest and most distortion-free. Mount the canopy form on a stick. Heat the clear sheet over a kitchen stove burner, then thrust the form into the heated sheet. You need at least three hands for this, so recruit a pxrtner to hold the hot sheet (with oven mitts). It may take a few attempts, but you'l1 get
your canop)'.
with a blemish
Vocuum-formed conoPy cutting I like to buy aftermarket vacuumformed canopies. What's the best way to cut them out without crumpling them?
Ro.rauro Ona
Thomas Lore
line of the part. Slide a hobby knife under the other side and ro11 the knife so the blade forces that side up. Keep pushing until the part is bent to the desired angle. This requires practice, but is certainly easier than doing it without tools.
hate bulkheads. I struggle to get the proper internal contours of aircraft, ships and other complex shapes. Is there an easy way to do this?
Bulkheod contours
Sand the blemished area with wct 400-grit sandpaper, moving the sandpaper in litt1e circies. It may take a while, but you should be able to smooth out the
flaw. Repeat this with wet 600-grit sandpa-
GeoffGroube
a
per, sanding
con-
hard at first, then gradualiy easing up. Then use plastic polish, rubbing com-
pound,
or
(not the
ones).
gel
Rough-cut them from the sheet, thcn use a coarse sanding stick to fine-rune the edges to fit the model. Test fit often and adjust with further sanding.
group of fine wires held in a brace. You press the ends of the wires against the shape you need to duplicate and the wires slide in the brace. Trace thc outline from the gauge onto the material you're using to make the
Antenno ottochments
What's the best way to attach fine stretched sprue or nylon monofiiament
on aircraft?
S. Brez.in
Mount a horizontal strand first, from the fin to the antenna mast. Now glue one end of the short vertical strand to the fuselage and cut it long enough to intersect the horizontal antenna.
Trim the excess from the vertical section. Using a toothpick, place a dab of
Keep
glue where you want it on the horizontal antenna, then move the vertical piece over until it touches the glue.
polishing (it takes a while) until the flaw is invisible. Finish with a coat of Future acrylic floor polish applied with a soft
brush.
Bross ports
Is there a correct way to bend photoetched-brass and stainless-steel detail parts that require shaping or folding?
Another way is to press solder or some other soft wire into the cavity. Solder will hold any bend you put into it. Lay the
solder on the bulkhead material, trace the
Tinting blue
Rich Sarbacher
Fobric-covered oircroft
How
can
A-1tr Slq'raider
To color the canopy yet leave it clear, use clear blue paint. To avoid fogging the
canopy, airbrush water-based clear tint such as Tamiya (X23) or Gunze Sangyo (H93), available at hobby shops. The trick with tints is to apply several light coats to get evcn coveragc without runs. Then follow with a wet coat, and everything will smooth out and become clear.
craft and
Coy Johnson
It takes practice.
work surface with a metal sftaightedge, with the edge right on the recessed fold
Fabric-covered surfaces on early airWWII airplanes are just as smooth as metal surfaces. A fine, strong linen was impregnated with a pigmented dope which caused the fabric to shrink tight over the internal structure. However, these areas should look a litrprrnrv-Errescale-com
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tle different. Try tinting the paint slightly or giving these areas slightly more gloss or flat clear overcoat to suggest a different
after sanding it still looks bad. How can beat this problem?
Plop each fuselage half onto 400-grit sandpaper and lightly sand away alignment pins. (Take carc to not erase smal1 dctails such as antenna mounts at the
parts together and apply a drop of cement to the.joint. Let the cement run down thc seam, then gently squeeze the parts togethcr. Repeat the process until the entire seam is cemented, then rvrap rr,rbber bands around the parts and wait a few
hours for the molten plastic to sct. If applied properll', the joints shouid last as
Bab Morris
The sanding smooths imperfections along the mating surfaccs. Now dry-fit the halves and note any
edgcs.)
mismatches. Sometimes you can glue one side first, let it dr1', then cajole the other side into place as 1'ou glue it. Hold thc halves together with rubber bands as the glue sets. Make sure you dont compromise thg
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fit of wings, nose cones, or canopies. Again, dry-fit cverything before gluing
the parts.
I prefer super giue because it well as bonds. Epoxy also can fill gaps, but it's rubbery and doesn't sand rvell. Two-part epory is a little better in this respect, but doesnt bond as r'vell as sr-rper glue. With either adhesive, wash and lightly sand the bonding surfaces for
Yes, but
fills gaps
as
I want to build
best results.
How can I
fr-r this?
- Bi// Prentis
The best way is to scratchbuild them from sheet styrene. Draw the shape you need on paper, cut it out, then trausfcr that shape to the styrene. It may take a
few tries, but the doors r,vill look better.
to llsc
to
l(iel
Filling seoms
What's the best method for mating
parts without any seam lines?
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to
The best adhesive for bonding wood styrene is cyanoacrylate (super glue).
Joio Anononue'uo
Filling seams is one of the fundamental skills a good modeler must master. Lightly sand all the mating surfaces and try to get the parts to {it well before gluing. Hold the parts together and apply
liqr-rid cement to the seam line with a brush. The liquid runs along the seam, softening the plastic. When the parts are
pressed together, they chemically bond. After allowing the glue to set for a day, sand the scams with a mcdium-grit sanding stick and inspect them. Fill gaps or pits with gap-filling super glue, set it with super-glue accelerator, thcn sand immediately.
I built a collection of 7/72 scale aircraft so long ago that the glue on thcm has become brittle and the models are falling apart. What can I do to prevent
this from happening to a ne\'v collection? - l4I Ross Loflin
[ens replocement
I've misplaced the clear plastic ler-rses for a set of Nlavcrick missiles. Without buying another kit, how can I replacc
them?
Corey Ransont
It
on your original collection. Tirbe glue is a plastic solvent with a polymer addcd to
Gap-filling super glue is easy to sand right aftcr it sets - if you wait more than
an houq the glue
will become too hard. It can be sanded and polished until it's as smooth as plastic.
thicken it and slorv evaporation. Beginners tend to use too much glue, bridging gaps with it and generally making a mess. If the parts are not making contact, the glue has no chance to weld the parts togcther. When the solvent dries, only the hardened polymer is left. After a while, thc polymer bccomes britput under strcss - not unusual whcn
they'rc or,vned by young modelers.
with 5-n-rinute epory. After mlring a gob of glLle, transfer the epory to thc nose of the missile. Hoid the missile upside dor,vn so the glue forms into a hemisphere as it sets. Epory dries ncar11' clear, so it should look just abor"rt right.
[iquid-glue dispenser
I'm having trouble finding the right
applicator for liquid glues such as Teua-r or Weld-On. I don't like brushcs because the glue rllns oLlt too tast. Bottles -'vith needle applicators either clog up or saturate thc model rvith *Iu"
Fuseloge fits
I'm an intermediate modeler but still
often have a hard time getting seams to fit properly. I get "steps" on fuselage
halvcs, r.vhere one side sits highcr than the
try
liquid
other.
even
solvents that mclt the plastic. As you prcss the parts togetheS the molten plastic of each part mkes together to form a welded bond. Apply liquid cements with a brush, a hypodermic needle, or an applicator bottle. Hold the
- Dooi, Morob*
An old paintbrush (sizc 0) should do it. You can reduce the irmount on thc brush by touching the iip of thc bottle
seam
What kind of tape works best for masking? I have a lot of trouble with
masking and transparent tape.
Mosking moteriol
Handling photoetched parts can be triclqr Buy a good set of rweezers to handle the parts. They can be painted with enamels or acrylics, but adhesion is sometimes a problem. Wash the parts with lacqucr thinner to remove oils and chemicals that may interfere with paint. Photoetched parts can be attached with supcr glue or cpoxy, but somc modelers use a dab of Future floor polish or other
fypes ofclear coats.
super glue or epoly to attach resin parts. Since a mold-release agent is used in resin
with
soapy water
Priming resin parts will reveal pinholes or other surface imperfections. Fill pinholes with super glue. You should be
able
to
based acrylics for priming and color coats. If an area of resin repels paint, there may
-Julia Crauford
Remove the tape as soon as possible.
it
(or the
Masking and transparent tape bccome more difficult to rcmovc with time, pulling up underlying paint or leaving
adhesive residue. Try drafting tape, avail-
choppcrs exhibit a distinct droop that I have been unable to induce in kit blades with hot water. Ho.!v can I get them to
droop?
Try sanding the surface s1ight1y, and spray paint or primer in light, dry coats.
able at art-supply stores. It's similar to masking tape, but the adhesive is lcss sticly.
-J.F
Roche
III
Mending fobric
I
have an old biplane kit
recently acquired a built-up Aurora King Kong, and I would likc to disassemble it and repaint and rebuild it. Some of the small parts come off easilli but many of thc larger parts are glued on solid. Is there some way to dissolve the glue and
start over?
with ejector-
pin marks smack in the middle of fabric details on the wings. How can I erase
these marks and make the work blend in? - Bruce Ross
Stezte Grassi
joint with a sharp blade until thc joint gives way. Assuming the original
gluc buiider used tube glue, the bond probably isn't strong. I dont knor'v of any chemical that will dissolve the hardened polymer used in tube glue, but once you gct the pieces apart you may find the cxccss glue will flake olTor that you can cut and sand
is
the fabric
too.
Fabric-covered arcas of aircraft are just as smooth as thc mctal. Only the characteristic tightening over the ribs gives t1-re fabric alvay. So the area should not be
textured.
it off
,;
ejector-pir.r marks r'vith your favorite fille1 and sand them smooth.
Sand awal.the "fabric" detail, too.
Fill
Sonding it smooth
each
be
I have a kit with raised rivets that look way too big. What's the best way to remove and smooth these inaccurate
Oleo struts
How do you depict chromed oleo portions on the landing
that could
details?
Brett Rhei,
fr \t$tl,runrUrr,
of the rotor, starting near the hub and rvorking outward every t/t" or so (see photo). Avoid the outer quarter of the
blade, and make just a littlc bend in each spot. You can always go back and give it more. If you do break one, repair it with liquid glue. After you have repaircd the rotor, you'll have to avoid bending near the break.
grit
sandpaper, followed
by
There are rwo ways: one is to replace the plastic oleo section with a piece of
stainless-steel tubing. The easier way is to glue a piece of aluminum foil to the section and trim away the excess. usc Bare-Metal Foil because it already has an
with
600-grit a light
gray paint
marks.
If
to check for hear'y sanding there are any, sand and prime
adhesivc on
it.
'w.ith a cotton swab stick. The eflect is most noticeable if the remainder of the strut is painted flat aluminum, whitc, or
any dark color.
Resin ports
I've never worked with resin conversion parts or kits. Do they requirc special glue or paints? Should I prime the parts?
What material do you use for ship railings? I'm having trouble finding
s
Ship roilings
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r,.,
Phofoetched philosophies
I'm just getting back into the hobby
and am not surc horv to handle, paint, and attach photoetched parts. Do you
ha-"e any
DickJones
What we call resin parts are made from one of several polyrrethane resins that are impervious to solvent cements
such as tube glue or liquid cement such as
There are many aiternatives, including aftermarket photoetchcd sets, but if you want to make them yourself try HO scale detailing wire and clear stretched sprue.
You also can use clear stretched sprue for mast rigging.
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Richartr Kohli
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brands. Clear sprue can givc the bcst results if you're looking for ultra-thin stock. Be careful not to ignite the sprue; styrene fumes are toxic and you'll get iittle black ashes floating all over the room. Stretched sprue can be attached with
r.vhite glue, super g1ue, or epory.
slowly into seams, and you can control it by tilting the model to 1et graviq' pull the glr-re where you need it.
seam,
a
-Jim Andersan
To remove the railings, score along the bottom edge with a sharp hobby knife.
Repeated passes with the blade will evennrally weaken the plastic so you can easily bend thcm off. You also can replacc them
Dont
use
brass
have tried using stretched sprue to simulate vchicle antennas, but the picces always seem to sag or bend. What can I use to "straighten out" my problcm?
Sprue sog
- Stephen Hilliard
Microbrush to apply a few drops. The glue will set in seconds; inspect thc scam to see ifyou need morc. Slightly overfill thc scam before sanding. Sand the glue after it's set but before it cures completcly - it's much tougher to sand later. IJse various grits of sandpaper or sanding fiIes to smooth the fi1led area. You'll find super glue is faster and looks better as a filler.
Stretched sprue
I've read a lot about using stretched sprue for rigging and antenna wires, but
have no idea how
a quick course?
I'11 assume
which are anchored at only one end. Stretched sprue is fragilc and it kinks easily, but this is offset by its cost - it comes
free in every injection-molded kit. If you break or bend stretched sprue, just snip it off and replace it. Or you can entirely avoid the hassle b1'using spring steel or stainless-steel rvire. An ideal source is old guitar strings. The high tr string is thc fincst gauge, good for small
scales.
kit
has sDrues.
Bradley Jones
have trouble using super eluc cfficiently. The tips clog and thc caps get gummy and dont fit. I tried thin applica-
-Jones R. Statmton
First, wipe excess from the tip every timc you use the glue. The cap rvill fit if the tip stays clean.
Instead of struggling with a frner tip,
put a drop or two ofglue on a scrap surface and use a toothpick to applv it from
thcre. Apply a little accelerator rvith an old brush. Aftcrwards, throw ar,vay the toothpick and cap the bottle. Refrigerate super glue to make it last longer.
Rcst the model so you don't have to it in your hand - you're going to need both hands to do the following. Put a little gap-filling super glue on the base of the nosc probe (to use your example). Hold the probe in one hand, then dip a Microbrush into super-glue accelerator (both are availablc in hobby shops). R>sition thc probe, check it, then
hold
to
the
joint. The accelerator will flow from the little ball of fiber onto the super glue and
set
making my models look seamless. I find body putry difficult to use. Is there anything better?
aside onds,
or two. Then set the model although super glue sets in secit takes an hour or so to fully curc.
Super-glue trouble
I build injection-molded
and vacuum-
will
break.
Steven T, Lineban
formed plastic kits with super glue, but some of the seams open later. Does using an accelerator make a difference? What am I doing wrong)
others, so experiment
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areas to be glued are free from mold-release agents and fingerprint oils. Wash the parts thoroughly and lightly sand the joints before gluing.
and
Worped fuseloge
How
lage
Super glues have great tensile strength but weak shear; in other words, it's di{n-
outer rims together, then brush on the glue and let it flow between the parts. Wait a day before mounting the tires. You also can use super glue - but do so carefully or you'll reaily get attached to your
hobby!
halves?
can
Tert
staidler
cult to part a joint with perpendicular force, but force parallel to the joint may break the bond. Reinforcing vacuumformed fuselage joints with internal strips of styrene reinforces a joint by adding surface area to take advantage ofthe tensile strength.
Tire technique
mean?
Boris Bozic
Super-glue ugly
I like using
avoid
super glue but dislike hav-
Some kits provide tires with a flat side and bulges to look as iftheyie under a load. Some modelers get this effect with a hot
ing to repaint the white crud left on my models by the curing glue. How can I
is
this?
Bruce Beamish
overdone. Ho',vever, done correcth this can make thc model look more realistic and sometimes helps the model sit properly.
Trimming tubing
I'vc scen hypodermic needles or stainless-steel rubing used for pitot tubes and
glue them in stages. For example, let's say the fuselage halves are fine at the front end but diverge at the other end, causing a 1" gap at the tail. First, glue the forward fuselage and 1et it set for at least a day. Make sure it is a strong joint (you may want to reinforce it with a bead of gapfilling super glue if you can gct to the inside of the fuselage). Repeat the procedure for the tail section, forcing the halves together. Wrap rubber bands, pipe cleaners, or strong tape around the rear fuselage after the glue has been applied and let it set for 24 hours. This can work for warped wings as
well.
sis, a precipitate
coat ofFuture floor polish retards the formation of chlorosis on clear parts.
gun barrels on models. I've tried to use thern, but I can't find a way to cut the tubes without crimping the ends. How
can
I get nicc,
have a 1967 Plymonth GTX with a slightly twisted body which makes the back and the front uneven. Hou. can I fi-x
this?
your work area. Fine-grit sandpaper or polishing compound can remove this
deposit from your model.
-John Bozuery
-Joe Camarda
If you have
I want to try thermoforming a small canopy, pushing a reinforced kit canopy into the heated sheet. Is clear sfyrene the best material for this? - Brent Fardham
You want to look for PETG (polyethylene terephalate glycol copolymer, also known as copolyester or Vivac). Check
Thermoforming plostic
sive cutoff rvheel to cut the tubing. The end will probably be a little rough; clean
Soak the body in hot water for a few minutes, then twist it gcntly beyond
while lightly
straight in the other direction. Then set it on a flat surface and hold it straight until
the plastic cools.
glasses
cutoff wheels can fly apartl Finish with 600-grit sandpaper. If you don't have a motor tool, score
with
plastic supplier and see if they have scraps of.020" around. Ifyou need a lot you can get it in 4'x 8' sheets, too.
a
the tubing with the edge of a fine-tooth file and bend thc tubing toward the scored notch. The tubing rvill break with oniy a little crimping. Clean the end by inserting the tip of a sharp No. 11 hobby-knife blade in the opening and twisting. Final
cleanup can be done with sandpaper.
wing halve s together, the wing warpcd into a had case of anhedral. *_rff)til;Ir::
Worped wings built a vacuum-formed model of a World War I aircraft and ran into a serious problem - after gluing the
recently
AMT trucks to stick together. I use tubetype plastic cement. Is the glue the
probiem?
Vocuum-formed cut-up I want to try my hand at a vacuumformed plastic model. Thc guys at the hobby shop say to cut out the parts with a scissors, but the plastic looks too thick
for that. Should I use a jigsaw?
The cause of your problem may be too much glue. Split the wing open and reattach it with a little liquid cement. If it appears that this rvould ruin the wing, makc several cuts in the underside
Skip
Arnold
Assuming your problem is getting the outer wheel rims to stick to the inner wheel rims, first make sure you scrape away the chrome plating on the surfaces
to be glued. Plastic cements cannot penetrate this plating and a bond is never
achieved.
FredJape
It's hard to predict how many cuts you'll need to make - just add a few at a
time until you overcome the warping.
Cover the cuts and strips with filler putty and sand them smooth. You also could immerse the wing in
No, the best way is to score along the edge of each part with a sharp knife at about a 45-degree angle. Then you can
snap the plastic along the scored line.
Tube-type plastic cements may not be giving you a strong enough bond; use liq-
Next, sand away excess plastic. After that, glue parts as you would with an injection-molded kit.
hot water and reshape it. After you correct the shape, tape the wing to a flat
surface and let
it
coo1.
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Wet sonding
Could you explain wet sanding? I tried
S onny
coat from a can. It scems the clear coat reacted with the decais and they crinkled badlv. What went wrong? - Darcy Abbott you apply a healy coat ofclear. Solvents in the spray can dissoive decal inks and carrier
Apply thc second decal as you did the first. Let it dry, then overcoat the decal
sandwich.
if
Disintegrofing decols
I ve had problems with decals disintegrating when they come off the paper.
{ilm as well as paint and plastic. Apply light coats of spray and don't let the
model get "wet" with clear paint.
caused by
Ton! Partlor,u
First of all, you can't use just any sandpaper to wet sand. Ask for "wet-or-dry'' sandpaper at the hardware store. This is a special sandpaper that can be wet with
Monogram 1/48 scale "Big Beautiful Doll" P-51 Mustang with the checkered nose. I tore most of the decals! What am
Rcvell/
doing wrong?
to thc papcr under the color inks. Other causes are aging and temperature and humidiry extremes. This clear, somewhat flexible coat holds the decal together without it, the inks just float off in tiny
particles. You can fi-x the decals you have. Apply a new clear coat to the decals by brushing
-Jim Holtz
Big decals are difficult. Thc larger the
the more it drags on the surface of the model as you try to position it. If you keep the undcrside of thc decal rvet it will slide more easily, so flood the area with
deca1,
eling. The higher the number, the finer the grit. The advantage of wet sanding is that
water keeps the grit from clogging. With cleaner grit, the sandpaper works faster. Sand at a utility sink, occasionally passing the sandpaper through a stream ofwater from the faucet. Pass the model under the stream to wash away the slurry (the muddy mlx of sanding dust and water).
of
Mustang). Do not touch the decal with your fingcrs; use a small, flat brush and tweezers to move the decal around. Once the decal is placed, drain the water from underneath by placing a cotton swab or the edge of a paper torvcl to the cdge of the decal and let thc rvater wick away. You can carefully blot or ro11 a cotton swab on top of the decal to gently
press
trim
it into
place.
natural-
I
and
After more experience you'Il r'vant to experiment with decal-setting solutions, which soften the decal and allolv it to
"melt" into the surface.
aiways have the same problem: No I use, the blue paint always shows through the yellow decals. What
metal finish and I don't want the decals to be shiny. Horv can I make them flat without spraying a flat clear overcoat that will spoil the metal finish?
matter what
am
doing wrong?
'Vintent Maddtrx Light-colored decals may not be opaque enough to hide the underlying color. My
I build airliner models and many of the available decals involve layering one decal over another. Should I lay the first
decal down, apply solvent, wait for it to dry, and spray on an overcoat before applying the next layer? Would it be better to put on both decals, then solvent and
Decols on decqls
-Tont
Wilson
Before applying the decals, lightly airbrush them with a flat clear. However,
is to double the decals - lay another set over the first. Yes, this means you may havc to buy two sets of aftermarket decals. But the results are worth it. Be careful not to stretch decals or they
solution won't match up. After the bottom decal dries, carcfuily position the top decal with a water-soakcd brush. When the decal is placed, biot up excess water u,ith a cotton
swab.
overcoat?
you'll have to cut out each decal to rclcase it from the sheet. Lighdy score around each image as closely as possible, then dip the image in water; the excess film will disengage as it
releascs
excess
Tim Malone
with
spots.
could knock it out of alignment. Use a decal-setting solution only after both
decals are dry.
Dont
Crinkled decols
I recently
covered a model
with
a clear
Actually, your first method is a little overkill. Apply thc first decal using only as much solvent as is necessary to get the decals to snuggle down over the detail. Wait for the decal to dry, then lay on the second layer. (If too much solvent is used, you risk stretching the decal, making it nearly impossible to line up the second layer in register - you would have to stretch the second decal in exactly the same places to get perfect rcgister.)
Missile stripes
Is there an
missiles?
easy rvay
to paint stripes on
Shang Lee
Instead of trying to paint a perfect line, cut a thin strip from solid-coior decals. Wet it, wrap it around the missile,
add a drop ofsetting solution, and let the
decal dry tight on thc missile.
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Removing decols
I ruined my decals and I want to replace them. How do you get decals offa model?
Yellow decqls
As time passes, many of my older kits' decal sheets are yellowing. I recently packed all ofthem in an airtight box fi1led
always get an orange-peel bumpiness in the finish. I use one part thinner with nvo parts Model Master Clear Gloss.
Gavin MacPherson
Robert Hersch
with silica gel (the stuff packed with cameras and electronic equipment to absorb moisture). Will this keep the decals from yellowing further?
- Andl
Chong
One variable you didnt mention may be the trouble. If the air pressure is too high, you may be blasting the clear with enough air that it's drying too fast. Ifyou dont have a regulatoq adjust the
with thinner.
Future
acrylic floor polish. I ve had great success by airbrushing it at low pressure and gradually buiiding up coats to let the Future flow evenly.
What
can
do?
Dry-brushing
I've often seen a technique called drybrushing in articles in FSM. Just what is
dry-brushing?
- H.
Smulders
Decals dont stick to flat paints because there is litde surface contact. Ifyou could see your model under a microscope, it would appear as coarse sandpaper and the decal as a sheet ofglass. The decal makes contact with the paint only at the peaks of its bumpy tex-
- Nathan Higa
Acrylic thinner
I've heard windshield wiper fluid can be used for acrylic-paint thinner. But isnt
ture, trapping air in the valleys beiow. Light reflects and refracts through the air
and decal, producing a silvery appearance in the clear fi1m areas. Gloss paints, on the other hand, have
it
poisonous?
maybe glycerin
Ken
Millard
a smooth surface and allow maximum surface contact with the decal. You can spray on a coat of clear gloss, let it dry,
apply the decals, let them dry, then overcoat
or other
Dry-brushing is a weathering technique to simulate worn and faded paint. After the painted model is dry, lighten
with
a clear
flat.
the base color with white and paint a small swatch on a piece of cardboard with
a soft brush. Continue to work the brush
ting solution and a decal solvent? Is it necessary to use both? Why dont manufacturers provide both?
raised
- R.J. Brandt
Setting solutions are acetic-acid-based formulas and usually have the word "set" on their labels. Solvent formulas are alcohol-based and usually have the word "sol"
- NanYang
Air bubbles
can form when you're shak-
details; the goal is a smooth gradation of color. If your paint is too wet, you'll only
produce a spot of color that wont look right. If it's too dry, nothing will happen. Practice dry-brushing on an old model before working on a prizcwinncr.
in their names.
You don't necessarily need both, but
a
brushing, stir
setting solution provides a "friendlier" surface for the decal, while the solvents soften the decals as they dry so they conform more closely to the surface. One drawback is that certain formulas can destroy decals; test a spare decal from the same sheet to avoid this risk.
air bubbles. When you mix paint for it with a Popsicle stick. Brush gently in one direction, using only
one or two strokes.
What is a good technique for airbrushing clear top coats over a completed model? I use a single-action Paasche and
Cleor coqts
What
can
do?
DelJack
First, use water-based acrylic paints; the fumes are less noxious. Second, turn
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down the pressure on your airbrush; you need only 10-15 psi. Ifyou see clouds of
ovcrsPray, you're wasting paint. Try to airbrush on dry days. You can spced the drying with a hair dryer. In any cvent, consider buying or building a spray
ofthe
house.
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depth. For
instance, thinned black paint brushed onto an aircraft wing will settle in panel lines and hinge lines. Washes can be brushed on figures to add natural shadowlng.
quer over enamels, though, because lacquers will eat through enamels quickly. IJse an acrylic r.vash ovcr cnamels.
Gloss-white coveroge
I'm painting with Tamiya gloss white (X-2) but I'm having trouble getting it to cover. It leaves brush marks and it wont stick in some areas no matter how many coats I apply. I tried washing the model in warm, soapy water, but it didnt help.
- MarA Schicker
to
This paint seems particularly sensitive oi1 on thc plastic surface. Tiy wiping mineral spirits or rubber cement thinner
over the trouble spots after washing them
with
My favorite white paint is Floquil's Reefer White, but this should be airbrushed. For hand brushing, I like Polly Scale White. Both of these colors dry flat but will accept a clear gloss overcoat.
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I wonder why the models I see in FSM are built before being painted. I dont see how you can paint after the
thing is built.
ossembly?
- Mike
Devine
combination
of painting interior
detail before assembly and exterior finishes after assembly is the best way. Painting after assembly allows you to cover filled seams and gaps. For an airplane, build and paint the interior (cockpit) first, then paint the
halves.
\,Vhen the paint is dry glue the cockpit in place and glue the fuselage together.
bristles, but they're expensive. \ No brush will keep forever, but a good brush will keep its point with proper cale. Clean it immediately after every use with a thinner that will dissolve the paint. Dip the brush in the thinner, but never let the bristles rest on the bottom ofthe container; that bends them. Pull the brush along a clean rag. Dont scrub it or jam it into the rag; that bends and even breaks bristles. You may need to dip and wipe several times before the brush comes clean. To restore the brush's point, put a drop of saliva on your fingertips and draw the brush through. This will hold the bristies in place. Put a plastic-tube cap on the brush and store it upright.
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Testor Glosscote and Dullcote are lacquers which, properly applied, can go over enamels and acrylics with no problem. However, dont hand brush them. The application will be too thick and the wet lacquer may eat through the underlying paint. You must be careful with spray cans as well.
is
accelerator to harden the glue, then sand it smooth. Then glue on the wings and stabilizers, filling seams along the way if needed. Now you're ready to paint the outside of the model. You can siick a brass tube up the tailpipe or into a hoie for a propeller to hold the model while you paint. Find a way to mount the brass tubc (with the model on it) to keep from touching the paint before it dries.
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I'm worried about using Testor clear coats over enamels and water-based acrylics. Can I brush the bottled versions
completely dry - wait a couple of days for flat enamels and acrylics, a week for gloss paints. Spray light coats of clear and wait a halfhour before applying another coat. Ifyou build up the overcoat too fast it can soften and ruin the colors below. Airbrush these clear coats from the bottle with about25 percent lacquer thinner. Dust on several light coats and never allow the overcoat to puddle.
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