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by lvndeva
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Paint Cracking - M@r!b*r* Fluorescent Red
Replies: 29
Views: 3511

Re: Paint Cracking - M@r!b*r* Fluorescent Red

I have used Mr Color 171 fluorescent Red before. yes the colour seem good for mclaren red. However, the fluro effect does fade away over time. I noticed this after 2 years painting my mclaren Mp4/12 (the lower section of the front nose). It looks like normal red now. The car was kept in a display ca...
by lvndeva
Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:43 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Paint Cracking - M@r!b*r* Fluorescent Red
Replies: 29
Views: 3511

Re: Paint Cracking - M@r!b*r* Fluorescent Red

Lose the TS 36. ALL of my Mclarens have cracks. Some took longer than others to crack but they're all cracked. I switched to Gaia 103 Fluo red and on my "current" Macs, both at least a year after painting have no cracks. And airbrushing fluo red gives you far more control than the can - t...
by lvndeva
Sat Sep 16, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Paint Cracking - M@r!b*r* Fluorescent Red
Replies: 29
Views: 3511

Re: Paint Cracking - M@r!b*r* Fluorescent Red

I haven’t used gravity, but assuming it is similar to Splash and Zero I have stopped using Tamiya white primer for these paints and switched to a very thin white automotive primer from Duplicolor When painting any of the color coats, I use multiple mist coats to build the color and no wet coats The...
by lvndeva
Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Paint Cracking - M@r!b*r* Fluorescent Red
Replies: 29
Views: 3511

Paint Cracking - M@r!b*r* Fluorescent Red

Hi all, I would like get some advice on a recent problem i had painting the body of my Tamiya mp4/4: I sprayed the body first using Tamiya white Primer (spray can), followed by Tamiya Pure white (spray can). Then i sprayed on Gravity Spain M@r!b*r* Fluorescent Red using an airbrush (thin coats). I o...
by lvndeva
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: News
Topic: PLASTIC Upcoming F1 Releases 2023
Replies: 255
Views: 31022

Re: PLASTIC Upcoming F1 Releases 2023

it appears that Tamiya will re-release the 1/12 Lotus 72D:
https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info. ... s_id=14141
by lvndeva
Wed Jan 04, 2023 2:05 am
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: Clear Over Decals
Replies: 6
Views: 938

Re: Clear Over Decals

i've used Mr Hobby Super Clear Gloss extensively, and up until i discovered Gravity 2k, it was my go to choice for clear coat. There is also another version, called the 'UV cut' which supposedly do not make the decals yellow over time. I do believe this is the case, as models that i've build years a...
by lvndeva
Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:26 am
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: hobby easy ..5 starts
Replies: 6
Views: 691

Re: hobby easy ..5 starts

Yeap. Been buying for close to 10 years from him. Good service, price, and quick communication too.
by lvndeva
Tue Sep 20, 2022 6:56 am
Forum: News
Topic: Sale Hobbysearch
Replies: 4
Views: 730

Re: Sale Hobbysearch

Its sold out already. I believe i purchased the last one
by lvndeva
Tue Nov 30, 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Chrome metallic markers
Replies: 10
Views: 1719

Re: Chrome metallic markers

i second that, Molotow is excellent. However, i found 2 issues with Molotow: 1. It loses its 'chrome' effect if touch too much. maybe the paint reacts with the oils on our fingers. I now use rubber gloves to handle parts that has been painted with Molotow, it seems to work. 2. I have not found a sui...
by lvndeva
Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:03 am
Forum: Tips and Hints
Topic: Favorite Pin Vise and bits
Replies: 14
Views: 3107

Re: Favorite Pin Vise and bits

Tamiya pin vise for me.
I tried cheaper ones, the drill bits dont fit as well, and break more easily.