Just thought i would start a thread to share some of the lessons i learnt during the course of constructing models.....
What notes have you given yourselves lately?
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Note to Self.....
jazza
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 07:03 PM UTC
"Adhere to what you read in the modelling tips article regarding cleaning of an airbrush as fingernails only go so far....."
Just thought i would start a thread to share some of the lessons i learnt during the course of constructing models.....
What notes have you given yourselves lately?
Just thought i would start a thread to share some of the lessons i learnt during the course of constructing models.....
What notes have you given yourselves lately?
umustb
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 09:58 PM UTC
Hmm... "always remember to mix the right type of paints with the right type of thinners or get ready to feel the pinch in your pockets??" 
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drabslab
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:12 PM UTC
don't forget to add some thinner to varnish before attempting to use it in an airbrush. Otherwise you get a thick layer that peels of just by looking at it.
barv
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:15 PM UTC
Scratch-builders--------------
.....Allways measure TWICE and ..cut ONCE....it saves plastic............. 
:-) :-) aye
BARV (GOSMG)
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:39 PM UTC
Dont take it all so seriously. If it aint fun, its not worth it! As long as its fun and enjoyable, everything else will fall into place. 
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:57 PM UTC
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can save you a lot of time by not having to go to the medicine cabinet in the bathroom to search for plasters.
What time? Dont you keep some plasters in your tool box, as general hobby supplies? :-) :-)
Gunny
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:00 PM UTC
Never underestimate the power of super glue!
Gunny
Gunny
spooky6
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:12 PM UTC
"Never drink anything stronger than beer while building..."
Spuds
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:28 PM UTC
Never believe a kit is coming until you have it in your hands (e.g. US Halftracks) :-)
betheyn
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Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:45 PM UTC
Finish what you are building before you start another model (he says looking at about 10 unfinished models :-) :-) )
Andy
Andy
thedutchie
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 12:11 AM UTC
"Always test spray colors youve mixed." Really sucks to have to redo a paint job because of laziness.
Brian
Brian
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 12:16 AM UTC
speed is not the key to model building, except when watching money fly out of your pockets. :-)
jazza
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 12:18 AM UTC
"When you mix lacquer thinner with paint that dissolves your pallete, never use the thinner again and buy another cheap pallette."
TedMamere
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 12:56 AM UTC
Hi all!
For my first advice, look at my signature...
But I would also add:
NEVER try a NEW technique on a $$$$ model you spend two month to build!
Jean-Luc
For my first advice, look at my signature...
But I would also add:
NEVER try a NEW technique on a $$$$ model you spend two month to build!
Jean-Luc
ekke
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 02:27 AM UTC
If you have the chance to choose the flooring in your hobbyroom you better dont take the olive green long-hair carpet :-)
Savage
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 02:31 AM UTC
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don't forget to add some thinner to varnish before attempting to use it in an airbrush. Otherwise you get a thick layer that peels of just by looking at it.
I'll second this! :-)
Also, only catch/trap falling parts in your lap, NOT SCALPELS!
Erik67
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 02:38 AM UTC
Superglue on finger tips will cause trouble.
HILBERT
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 03:06 AM UTC
don't use putty untill you can't avoid it...
Another one (yes I have two notes)
Build ALWAYS with music
Another one (yes I have two notes)
Build ALWAYS with music
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 03:20 AM UTC
When think you might want to reposition your fingers in relationship to a #11 blade, do so at once. And make sure you really do have a new relational position.
Davester444
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 03:53 AM UTC
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If you have the chance to choose the flooring in your hobbyroom you better dont take the olive green long-hair carpet :-)
Like I did.
No, really. It's a nightmare.
jazza
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 04:24 AM UTC
"Don't leave your kids alone in the room with the completed models as we already know Dragon, Tamiya, Revell, Italeri, DML etc havent yet created an indestructible model kitset" 
smithery
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 04:39 AM UTC
Due to SWMBO using same home computer as me, save webstore bookmarks under "Reference Material".
Name_1s_MUD
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 04:59 AM UTC
Do not apply super glue directly from the bottle... use a toothpick.
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