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- Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:27 am
- Forum: Completed Projects
- Topic: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1313
Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Yeah, I know procedure should be different depending on the glue. Supposing that polystyrene cement was used, is there a safe way to separate parts with minimum risk of breaking?. I know that cement dissolves the plastic to make the join but, may be there is a product or method that can help to sepa...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:58 pm
- Forum: Completed Projects
- Topic: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1313
Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Have you used any product to disassemble the parts without damaging? I have some old kits I would like to restore but I'm afraid to break parts.
Time ago I remember a member that used an ultrasonic machine to remove paint and parts became disassembled
Time ago I remember a member that used an ultrasonic machine to remove paint and parts became disassembled
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:03 pm
- Forum: Questions
- Topic: Decals over white paint
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1046
Re: Decals over white paint
Michael explained it perfectly. It’s the gel like carrier film that yellows. You can see also on not used decals no matter how well stored. It yellows as the Humbrol clear did 🤷♂️ Better solution what I do 8) : decals with white carrier film I haven't any doubt about it's the carrier film that yel...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:21 am
- Forum: Questions
- Topic: Decals over white paint
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1046
Re: Decals over white paint
Die casts use Tampo printing - totally different. The carrier film of the paper you are using is the first contributor - any clear coats you put over it would be the next. But it it's ONLY happening where the decal is, then it's the decal film. If the problem is oxidation or degradation because of ...
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:05 pm
- Forum: Questions
- Topic: Decals over white paint
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1046
Decals over white paint
Hi all, I'm planning to build several kits with white colour paint. In my experience before I have got yellowing of the decals film after months that really ruin the finish. Is it any method, varnish or product to prevent that? Some diecast models I have don't show this problem after years on the vi...
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:38 am
- Forum: Open Seating
- Topic: Dzus fasteners
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1410
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:44 am
- Forum: Questions
- Topic: Waterslide Decal Printing Services - Where to go
- Replies: 9
- Views: 691
Re: Waterslide Decal Printing Services - Where to go
Anther workshop is Lemans decals. They have webpage and sell also in ebay
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:43 am
- Forum: Questions
- Topic: Waterslide Decal Printing Services - Where to go
- Replies: 9
- Views: 691
Re: Waterslide Decal Printing Services - Where to go
You can also ask Spotmodel. They have a service called PrintLab I think
- Sun May 14, 2023 12:32 pm
- Forum: McLaren MP4/2
- Topic: New Forum Space
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3258
Re: New Forum Space
When I go to the link it says "Page not found"
- Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:53 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: MFH 1/12 for April.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4861
Re: MFH 1/12 for April.
Where would you guys suggest buying from? A shop in Europe or which ships overseas at a decent rate. Cheers Roland If you are located in Europe, much better to buy in a shop here. If not you will pay big customs. Icaro Hobbies in Italy, Atelier Dominique Camara in France or Autograph in Germany hav...