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by Joaquin
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:27 am
Forum: Completed Projects
Topic: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Replies: 21
Views: 1307
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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...
by Joaquin
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: Completed Projects
Topic: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Replies: 21
Views: 1307
Spain

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
by Joaquin
Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Decals over white paint
Replies: 7
Views: 1045
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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...
by Joaquin
Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:21 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Decals over white paint
Replies: 7
Views: 1045
Spain

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 ...
by Joaquin
Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Decals over white paint
Replies: 7
Views: 1045
Spain

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...
by Joaquin
Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:38 am
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: Dzus fasteners
Replies: 8
Views: 1407
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Re: Dzus fasteners

by Joaquin
Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:44 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Waterslide Decal Printing Services - Where to go
Replies: 9
Views: 691
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Re: Waterslide Decal Printing Services - Where to go

Anther workshop is Lemans decals. They have webpage and sell also in ebay
by Joaquin
Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Waterslide Decal Printing Services - Where to go
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Spain

Re: Waterslide Decal Printing Services - Where to go

You can also ask Spotmodel. They have a service called PrintLab I think
by Joaquin
Sun May 14, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: McLaren MP4/2
Topic: New Forum Space
Replies: 11
Views: 3250
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Re: New Forum Space

When I go to the link it says "Page not found"
by Joaquin
Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:53 am
Forum: News
Topic: MFH 1/12 for April.
Replies: 35
Views: 4836
Spain

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...