I am a modeler without the luxury of glassed shelves, so I display my models open air. Over times, my models accumulate a nice thick layer of dusts. So today, just out of boredom (because I am home of an eye infection), I took my models under the faucet, and surprisingly, the end result is not bad. So as long as you flat/gloss coat your model, then nothing will be damaged. Hope this little tip can help them open air displayer... of course don't turn the water pressure too high... #:-)
My phantom just after showering, maybe next time I give it a shampoo.... #:-)
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SS-74
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Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 06:47 PM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 06:57 PM UTC
Nice looking Phantom and 109 Dave Looks like your thermometer outside has reached boiling point #:-)
A gloss or dull coat is a requirement prior to doing this. I tried washing one of my acrylic-painted but unprotected model using tap water and I got water stains all over it
A gloss or dull coat is a requirement prior to doing this. I tried washing one of my acrylic-painted but unprotected model using tap water and I got water stains all over it
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Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 06:57 PM UTC
I hope your Phantom appreciates what his daddy has done for him!!!!!
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:10 AM UTC
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i found tha if you use one of those large make-up brushes that women use to dust your model that works well too.
faucet= taps, for those of you who don't speak english haahahahaa #:-)
LOL, I am always proud of my Queen's English, bloody them Yanks can't speak proper English... #:-)
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003 - 01:38 AM UTC
Here in Amerika where we speek good english they are called faucets. Just no long hot showers with them, okay dave?
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003 - 02:34 AM UTC
For me, I keep 'em in my glass shelves. If they ever get dusty enough, I use a hand vacuum cleaner. If everything fails, I put them in the tap water then wipe of the liquid.
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003 - 03:23 AM UTC
Dave you better quit pushing those planes so hard! I mean they are sweating all over the place. If you could only just run the mile and forget it, but no you have to PT them to death!
~Chip #:-)
`Good tip, thanks!
~Chip #:-)
`Good tip, thanks!
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003 - 03:42 AM UTC
cool thanks for the tip.....
i been washing my models for years.
i been washing my models for years.
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003 - 06:36 PM UTC
So if a faucet is good for washing models one at a time, then how bout using the automatic dishwasher to clean the entire collection... man - am I SMART or what!? And why hand dry... when done, I'll just stick all mine in the cloths dryer...
You guys have to learn to really start thinking about using more technology! Okay - I'm off to wash my entire collection now... toodle-loo!
You guys have to learn to really start thinking about using more technology! Okay - I'm off to wash my entire collection now... toodle-loo!
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003 - 06:37 PM UTC
Uhhh... okay, based on my last post, would anyone like to buy 4,634 random model pieces? No paint at all - in fact, they are SPOTLESSLY clean...
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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003 - 07:43 PM UTC
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Uhhh... okay, based on my last post, would anyone like to buy 4,634 random model pieces? No paint at all - in fact, they are SPOTLESSLY clean...
LOL, this is an awesome 2 parts post...
Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003 - 09:42 PM UTC
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LOL, I am always proud of my Queen's English, bloody them Yanks can't speak proper English...
How many of the Queens subjects would know what the word faucet is without racking their brains, Same goes in Ireland. Not a word that would be used everyday! I think "tap" would be the more common word. Faucet sounds more "American english" to me!
Very funny Keith!
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Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 07:20 AM UTC
To much work when you have more than ..... models. Prefer to keep them in acrylic cases. Too much time invested in each one of them. Thanks for the tip.
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Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 08:43 AM UTC
sometimes I wash my model because only 4 of my dio is under glass, but I used a bathed paint-brush, but only for the model...for the groundwork....someone have a nice idea?
regards
regards
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Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 09:30 AM UTC
Hmmm... Faucet or tap...Dictionary says... Tap....To strike gently with a light blow or blows: I tapped you on the shoulder to get your attention.
To give a light rap with: tap a pencil.
To produce with a succession of light blows: tap out a rhythm.
To select, as for membership in an organization; designate. See Synonyms at appoint.
To repair (shoe heels or toes) by applying a thin layer of leather or a substitute material.
To attach metal plates to (shoe toes or heels).
Faucet.....A device for regulating the flow of a liquid from a reservoir such as a pipe or drum.
Looks like the queen won this one.... LOL
#:-)
To give a light rap with: tap a pencil.
To produce with a succession of light blows: tap out a rhythm.
To select, as for membership in an organization; designate. See Synonyms at appoint.
To repair (shoe heels or toes) by applying a thin layer of leather or a substitute material.
To attach metal plates to (shoe toes or heels).
Faucet.....A device for regulating the flow of a liquid from a reservoir such as a pipe or drum.
Looks like the queen won this one.... LOL
#:-)
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Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 10:01 AM UTC
Hmmm. Always thought a tap was what you needed to get beer out of a keg.
Get water from a faucet.
Get water from a faucet.
Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 05:40 AM UTC
i tried washing some of my stuff under the tap, result was quite good,by the way is that 109 the tamiya 1/48 in gallands colours?i have the same one and it went under the tap as well came out nice and clean. p.s. my other half is a dust phobic and has found out that the dust isnt painted on like ive been telling her for the past two years!!
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Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 03:06 PM UTC
Doesn't this leave water spots?
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Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 04:24 PM UTC
GREAT PAINTWORK IN PHANTOM
CONGRATS
CONGRATS