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by gettomonkey69
Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Spare screws for mandrel
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Australia

Spare screws for mandrel

Hi all, I'm trying without much luck (so far) trying to narrow down what screw thread is used in the mandrels in high speed handheld motor tools, namely Dremel (but not exclusively). I doubt there isn't one amongst us who hasn't sheared off the retaining screw on a mandrel sanding cutting or grindin...
by gettomonkey69
Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: White metal
Replies: 25
Views: 2127
Australia

Re: White metal

I have started my first MFH kit. There is a good thread on this site about soldering white metal and I followed much of the advice from that. However, some of the parts are best served with epoxy. I have been using a product available in the US called JB Weld. The cure time is really slow but the b...
by gettomonkey69
Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: White metal
Replies: 25
Views: 2127
Australia

Re: White metal

Thanks for all the informative replies; as some of you have suggested I shot off an email to MFH but as you've noted CK; I shouldn't hold my breath waiting for a reply: usually if a rumour is neither denied or confirmed it's prudent to assume the worst; so I'll glove up and as you suggested CK; wet ...
by gettomonkey69
Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:49 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: White metal
Replies: 25
Views: 2127
Australia

White metal

Hello all, Happy NY :) I've made tentative steps to return to modelling after wasting a few years on video games, and rc buggies... and life, work and the usual other necessary distractions .... with my first MFH kit...1/24 Lancia Delta S4 (Monte Carlo); talk about jumping in the deep end :roll: I h...
by gettomonkey69
Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:00 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Sticky touch tyres
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Australia

Re: Sticky touch tyres

Not really sure; but could you liberally dust them in charcoal powder (or sand down a section of black chalk/artist's quality), tap off excess, then give them a wipe down with dry cloth ...?
by gettomonkey69
Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:12 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Cleaning your AB ~ trouble with Alclad black base
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Australia

Re: Cleaning your AB ~ trouble with Alclad black base

Good advice guys, thanks !

Carl
by gettomonkey69
Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Cleaning your AB ~ trouble with Alclad black base
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Australia

Cleaning your AB ~ trouble with Alclad black base

I'm having trouble laying down Alclad II black base without getting small fibres showing up.... until using this stuff I've rarely if ever noticed this issue before as I usually AB matt or clear coat Gunze direct from the can. I use cotton buds/Q tips and kitchen paper towels with the relevant solve...
by gettomonkey69
Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:55 am
Forum: Completed Projects
Topic: Tamiya MP4/4
Replies: 9
Views: 990
Australia

Re: Tamiya MP4/4

Nice build, and nice high-gloss paint job. And a Newey-designed car that everyone likes - looks like it's going fast even when it's standing still. Interesting work on the sanded tyres, steering wheel grip, seat belts and carbon fibre decals. Thanks for sharing! Nothing to do with Newey.... Gordon ...
by gettomonkey69
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: Tamiya Sprays Are Back!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 768
Australia

Re: Tamiya Sprays Are Back!!!

Thought as much !! :mrgreen: Are you compairing with other rattle cans .....or across the board ? With limited access due to shipping restrictions on rattle cans from o/s and all the hassles, generally I settle on AB + bottled stuff .... surely no better than Alclad II, Zero etc ...., more control e...
by gettomonkey69
Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:09 pm
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: Tamiya Sprays Are Back!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 768
Australia

Re: Tamiya Sprays Are Back!!!

Why (according to OP) are Tamiya rattle can paints so saught after ? something about them smelling awesome :o ??? what am I missing ? lol