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by PeteJ
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Kitbox Detail Set Porsche 935
Replies: 8
Views: 683
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Re: Kitbox Detail Set Porsche 935

Not sure about the other set, but SMS is the best you can get. I have built two of them and it is a long time commitment to do it right. I still have multiples of both the tamiya and SMS kit. They create an absolute masterpiece when you take the time.
by PeteJ
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Recommended heat gun/hair dryer for decals?
Replies: 8
Views: 627
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Re: Recommended heat gun/hair dryer for decals?

I have a Wagner paint striping gun. Their model Furno 700 heat gun https://www.wagnerspraytech.com/product/furno-series/furno-700-heat-gun/ is great for the job even though it may seem like overkill. I use it because I can set exactly the heat I want from 125 to 1300 degrees. It also have a variable...
by PeteJ
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: OMG!
Replies: 8
Views: 835
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Re: OMG!

jaykay wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:29 am Good for you Pete! Glad you're back and your health is going in the right direction!
Thank You
by PeteJ
Sun Jan 07, 2024 2:05 am
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: OMG!
Replies: 8
Views: 835
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Re: OMG!

Icon_Modeler wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:32 pm Nice to see you Pete!!!
Same to you Derek. Glad to see you again. I might be able to get to the club meeting soon. The Docs are considering lifting my 1 hour from the hospital restriction.
by PeteJ
Sun Jan 07, 2024 2:03 am
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: OMG!
Replies: 8
Views: 835
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Re: OMG!

I didn't miss an email from you about resetting your password or anything??? E I was in the hospital for quite a while back in May/June and did not log in. I went to log in again several months ago and couldn't. Not sure what happened, but I was able to correct it this morning, so I'M BACK! I think...
by PeteJ
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: OMG!
Replies: 8
Views: 835
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OMG!

I was in the hospital for quite a while back in May/June and did not log in. I went to log in again several months ago and couldn't. Not sure what happened, but I was able to correct it this morning, so I'M BACK! I think I missed a lot over the last 8 months! :shock:
by PeteJ
Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Dust coats of paint....how to?
Replies: 11
Views: 726
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Re: Dust coats of paint....how to?

In my world, a dust coat is just a very light coat. Certainly not enough paint to create a wet surface. I prefer well thinned paint and a low pressure on the brush. Low pressure is going to be dependent on the brush though. Different brushes have different requirements. Get some plastic spoons and p...
by PeteJ
Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:35 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Drilling PE?
Replies: 6
Views: 584
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Re: Drilling PE?

I have sherline sensitive drilling attachment for years. Specially for OP’s task, I do not think Sherline mill is the best approach. You will need mill clamp attachment and hold down, meanwhile also need to make sure the holes you are drilling is hollow beneath. Can easily bend the PE inadvertently...
by PeteJ
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Drilling PE?
Replies: 6
Views: 584
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Re: Drilling PE?

Got a suggestion, but it is most likely to cost more than you want to spend or you don't have space for it. Sherline makes a sensitive drilling attachment for their mill that I have used to do exactly this. Here I am using it for drilling lug holes in a custom set of rims, but I have drilled out a b...
by PeteJ
Thu Feb 09, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: Model shops in Tokyo?
Replies: 29
Views: 7222
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Re: Model shops in Tokyo?

It is a very long time ago, but it you have a week end, the bullet train down to Shizuoka will get you to the Tamiya and Hasegawa world headquarters. It is about 5 hours round trip but worth is to see. It has undoubtedly change but there were several model shops close by. They did have a small shop ...