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Tricks & Tips Discussion Group

Hosted by Dave Parker from AFV Modeller magazine, this discussion group is geared towards modelling technique questions ranging from construction to final weathering. This forum was created so that "newbies" can post without being intimidated by the sometimes highly technical nature of the other discussion groups.

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  1. An alternative for Future?? View Thread - Audi Asri on Feb 1, 8:45 PM
    1. Bissell One Step Mop & Shine is one... - Steve Youschak on Feb 2, 12:05 AM
    2. Future in Singapore - Keith Busch on Feb 2, 11:50 PM
     
  2. Oil Paints View Thread - Jeff Kelemen on Jan 31, 12:31 PM
    1. Drying times - Bill Thacker on Feb 10, 6:44 AM
     
  3. Mr. Surfacer questions.............. View Thread - chad perkins on Jan 29, 11:34 PM
    1. Sanding Mr. Surfacer - JK Benson on Jan 30, 9:35 AM
     
  4. I am wondering how... View Thread - Robert Gonzalez on Jan 29, 10:10 PM
    1. Re: I am wondering how... - Matt Clemente on Feb 1, 12:04 AM
    2. Re: I am wondering how... - Matt Clemente on Feb 1, 12:04 AM
    3. Thanks but that brings another question - Robert Gonzalez on Feb 1, 2:53 AM
    4. I saw the original post - James Duncan on Feb 2, 6:03 PM
     
  5. Untitled View Thread - wilf roles on Jan 29, 4:13 PM
    1. It all Comes Down to the Individual Jar.. - Matt Clemente on Jan 29, 8:10 PM
     
  6. Which punch & die set to get? View Thread - peter abe on Jan 29, 3:22 PM
    1. Historex - James Duncan on Feb 2, 6:05 PM
      1. where can you buy? - mitch davis on Feb 14, 10:24 AM
        1. Historex direct - Martin Wilson on Feb 15, 8:23 PM
          1. how about in the U.S.? - mitch davis on Feb 16, 11:25 AM
    2. Thx for your input, Mr Duncan. (N/T) - peter abe on Feb 15, 2:33 PM
     
  7. Tutorial on Painting Medical Crosses View Thread - Mark Fergel on Jan 29, 8:25 AM
    1. Neat idea, Mark! - Dave O'Hara on Jan 29, 1:55 PM
     
  8. weathering fuel drums View Thread - robert ferreira on Jan 29, 7:09 AM
    1. They look great! - Chris Benson on Jan 30, 7:17 AM
    2. outstanding - bill kiernan on Jan 30, 9:38 AM
    3. Excellent!! - Joe Brzuszkiewicz on Jan 31, 6:20 AM
    4. Worthy of an article - Jeff Andrews on Jan 31, 10:44 PM
    5. Thank you.. - robert ferreira on Feb 2, 9:45 AM
      1. pictures? - steve wedgner on Mar 6, 8:20 PM
    6. Fantastic!!!!!!!! - Jeff Riedesel on Feb 3, 8:55 PM
    7. Re: weathering fuel drums - Tony Strongman on Feb 9, 12:00 PM
     
  9. Need advice on drybrushing... View Thread - Walter Schneider on Jan 28, 4:25 PM
    1. The Ol' Dry Brush - Matt Clemente on Jan 28, 4:58 PM
     
  10. seem checking methods? and checking sanded parts etc..... View Thread - chad perkins on Jan 27, 8:34 PM
    1. Seam and sanding check - Marko Mäkinen on Jan 28, 7:05 AM
     
  11. The Way of The Airbrush (Beginners take note) View Thread - Audi on Jan 27, 6:27 AM
    1. Some suggestions- - James Duncan on Jan 27, 9:27 AM
    2. Here's a link - Steve Eslinger on Jan 27, 5:03 PM
      1. Nice Site!! - Joe Brzuszkiewicz on Jan 28, 1:19 PM
    3. posting guidelines - missing-lynx team on Jan 28, 4:53 AM
    4. Re: The Way of The Airbrush (Beginners take note) - Matt Hunt on Jan 28, 11:15 AM
    5. Air Brush painting - Dinesh Ned on Feb 3, 8:05 PM
     
  12. Which compressor to use? View Thread - William Randall on Jan 26, 8:47 AM
    1. The Iwata is great - James Duncan on Jan 26, 9:33 AM
    2. What i got - Jeff Andrews on Jan 26, 8:20 PM
      1. Thanks guys... - William Randall on Jan 26, 8:34 PM
    3. Which compressor... - Mike Land on Jan 27, 10:02 PM
    4. If your architecture allows.... - Bill Thacker on Feb 10, 7:02 AM
     
  13. question for pat johnston View Thread - steve wedgner on Jan 25, 3:59 PM
    1. Re: question for pat johnston - Pat Johnston on Jan 27, 8:44 PM
      1. thankyou - steve wedgner on Jan 29, 6:11 PM
     
  14. Problem airbrushing with Vallejo Model Air paint View Thread - Mati Raudsepp on Jan 25, 12:12 PM
    1. Mati - Von Bargen Martin on Jan 25, 6:33 PM
      1. Doing what you recommend... - Mati Raudsepp on Jan 25, 8:00 PM
    2. Try This.......... - Joe Brzuszkiewicz on Jan 26, 10:20 AM
    3. TAMIYA mag TMMI (this month) - Alasdair Johnston on Jan 26, 4:20 PM
      1. Is that TMMI issue 103? - Darren Morris on Jan 28, 10:53 PM
        1. Be sure to be with you soon - Alasdair Johnston on Jan 29, 5:22 AM
    4. Tried Vallejo retarder - Mati Raudsepp on Jan 26, 10:18 PM
    5. try another thinner? - James Duncan on Jan 27, 9:31 AM
      1. 235 psi? - Kevin C Hull on Jan 30, 9:37 AM
     
  15. Testors / Tamiya compatability question? View Thread - Ron Glass on Jan 24, 10:30 PM
    1. Yeah it's Fine... - Matt Clemente on Jan 24, 11:49 PM
      1. Thanks Matt ! n/t - Ron Glass on Jan 25, 12:30 AM
     
  16. airbrusing issue View Thread - Roy Osborn on Jan 24, 6:20 PM
    1. Re: airbrusing issue - Nicolas Dross on Jan 25, 5:30 AM
      1. I agree with Nico - Joe Brzuszkiewicz on Jan 25, 6:37 AM
    2. airbrushing issue - Roy Osborn on Jan 26, 1:49 PM
    3. Also- - James Duncan on Jan 27, 9:32 AM
    4. Re: airbrusing issue - Matt Hunt on Jan 28, 11:18 AM
     
  17. testors glue View Thread - Richard Milare on Jan 24, 8:02 AM
    1. RE: testors glue - karl schurg on Jan 24, 3:35 PM
      1. Stick It In The Freezer For A Couple of Days - Joe Brzuszkiewicz on Jan 24, 4:22 PM
        1. Re: Stick It In The Freezer For A Couple of Days - Richard Milare on Jan 24, 4:27 PM
          1. Re: Re: Stick It In The Freezer For A Couple of Days - Richard Milare on Jan 25, 7:29 AM
     
  18. Weathering with rust View Thread - robert ferreira on Jan 23, 6:28 PM
    1. Great job and jolly god idea!Thanks a lot for sharing it!Manuel - Manuel Della Valle on Jan 26, 2:24 PM
     
  19. Migs Pigments View Thread - Mark Minnis on Jan 22, 9:08 AM
    1. Pigments - Sean McDermott on Jan 22, 4:05 PM
    2. Pigment Soluctions!!!! - Mig Jimenez on Jan 23, 3:19 AM
      1. Thanks Guys - Mark Minnis on Jan 23, 11:54 AM
     
  20. Zimmerit View Thread - Sean McDermott on Jan 21, 8:19 PM
    1. Zimmerit putty - Greg H on Jan 22, 8:33 AM
    2. Tamiya polyester putty - Steve Eslinger on Jan 22, 9:41 AM
    3. Zim it Rite R&J Enterprises - bill kiernan on Jan 22, 10:45 AM
    4. Re: Zimmerit - Sean McDermott on Jan 22, 4:00 PM
    5. Milliput - James Duncan on Jan 23, 9:21 AM
    6. DAP IT - DAVE CUMMINGS on Jan 30, 4:07 PM
     
  21. Looking for tips on tracks View Thread - Scott Cannon on Jan 21, 10:30 AM
    1. I've found that Testor's liguid glue works well. - Steve Eslinger on Jan 21, 11:39 AM
    2. tips on seperate track links soon - ian sadler on Jan 21, 1:34 PM
    3. I have found that... - James Richardson on Jan 21, 9:40 PM
    4. I use a glue mixture - James Duncan on Jan 27, 9:35 AM
     
  22. new tip page available View Thread - ian sadler on Jan 20, 2:04 PM
    1. Why not Just put the Link on the Board and Make it Easier For us? n/t - Matt Clemente on Jan 20, 6:10 PM
      1. why i cannot link it in - ian sadler on Jan 21, 11:23 AM
        1. Posted here - Lance Whitford on Jan 21, 3:55 PM
     
  23. Styrene Stock View Thread - Brian Huyler on Jan 18, 1:04 PM
    1. styrene sizes - ian sadler on Jan 18, 1:40 PM
    2. I keep on hand- - James Duncan on Jan 20, 9:47 AM
    3. rods and tubing - Paul Krylowski on Jan 20, 7:12 PM
      1. Thanks - Brian Huyler on Jan 24, 10:28 AM
    4. Check out this book: - James Wolfe on Jan 27, 9:10 PM
     
  24. Help How or what do I use to simulate water?? View Thread - Jon Nikitas on Jan 17, 1:02 PM
    1. water - karl schurg on Jan 18, 12:35 PM
    2. Re: Help How or what do I use to simulate water?? - Matt Clemente on Jan 18, 5:22 PM
    3. Better Yet- - James Duncan on Jan 20, 9:49 AM
     
  25. gun straps View Thread - Paul Seabrook on Jan 17, 12:32 PM
    1. Well you can use... - Max Fischer on Jan 17, 12:34 PM
      1. gun straps - john morgan on Jan 18, 9:15 AM
    2. Gun Slings - Eric Dobkin on Jan 18, 2:45 PM
    3. Try XMas Garland - Rick Linkous on Jan 20, 1:02 AM
      1. Thanks guys - Paul Seabrook on Jan 20, 6:57 AM
    4. Lead Foil - James Duncan on Jan 20, 9:50 AM
    5. Straps - mikelche on Jan 28, 7:37 PM
    6. Slings & Straps - Paul Gibson on Jan 29, 5:40 AM
     
  26. Air Brush problem View Thread - Edward Rodriguez on Jan 17, 12:08 PM
    1. Edward - Von Bargen Martin on Jan 17, 4:29 PM
    2. Install a "T" trap... - Gary Cunningham on Jan 18, 4:22 PM
     
  27. spray booth View Thread - dave on Jan 17, 8:57 AM
    1. posting guidelines - missing-lynx team on Jan 17, 1:29 PM
     
  28. Help On Decanting Canned Spray Paints to Use in Airbrush View Thread - Chris Child on Jan 16, 6:15 PM
    1. I do this with primers- - James Duncan on Jan 20, 9:53 AM
    2. Here is how I do it... - Ken Hartlen on Jan 20, 4:33 PM
     
  29. Modelling Magazine View Thread - Jerry Spires on Jan 16, 5:49 PM
    1. Military Modeling Magazines... - Edward Behun on Jan 16, 6:24 PM
    2. Ed's got it covered - roy chow on Jan 17, 1:28 AM
    3. MMIR is tops - James Duncan on Jan 20, 9:54 AM
      1. mag's - steve wedgner on Jan 26, 7:17 PM
     
  30. Homemade sanding stick View Thread - Eric McClure on Jan 15, 8:44 PM
    1. sanding sticks - Tom Herling on Jan 16, 5:19 AM
    2. Popsicle Sticks - Fred A. Robinson on Jan 16, 4:14 PM
     
  31. More Stupid Questions from a Novice View Thread - Matt Clemente on Jan 14, 8:34 PM
    1. I'm not sure what you mean by "stay in place" - Chris Cahill on Jan 14, 10:57 PM
      1. Re: I'm not sure what you mean by &quote;stay in place&quote; - Matt Clemente on Jan 15, 10:00 PM
    2. Sling - Evan August on Jan 16, 12:25 AM
    3. sling - Tony Perrotta on Jan 16, 6:41 AM
     
  32. Another US newbie...50 Caliber - how to paint? View Thread - Jan Abrahamsson on Jan 14, 10:46 AM
    1. I use... - James Duncan on Jan 14, 12:23 PM
    2. .50 cal MG.... - Michael Fredriksen on Jan 14, 12:27 PM
    3. thanks guys - Jan Abrahamsson on Jan 15, 3:04 AM
    4. Re: Another US newbie...50 Caliber - how to paint? - Ron Smith on Jan 15, 2:35 PM
    5. Gunmetal, gunmetal, gunmetal.... - Kevin J. McNichols on Jan 15, 6:41 PM
      1. Now thats a real - jan abrahamsson on Jan 16, 3:34 AM
    6. Re: Another US newbie...50 Caliber - how to paint? - Fred A. Robinson on Jan 16, 4:35 PM
     
  33. Cloud Pattern View Thread - Paul Seabrook on Jan 14, 10:17 AM
    1. Cloud pattern - James Duncan on Jan 14, 10:21 AM
    2. Re: Cloud Pattern - chad perkins on Jan 15, 9:25 PM
    3. Cloud pattern - Peter Anderson on Jan 19, 12:35 PM
     
  34. Which Valleyo colour numbers for which Humbrol colour numbers? View Thread - Thomas Wirsching on Jan 14, 7:41 AM
    1. A very good colour cross index is found at IPMS Stockholms website.. - Fredrik Lundbeck on Jan 14, 10:16 AM
    2. Vallejo paint conversions - Mike Land on Jan 14, 4:39 PM
     
  35. Brass ignorance View Thread - Robert Gonzalez on Jan 14, 5:24 AM
    1. Photo etch - James Duncan on Jan 14, 10:23 AM
    2. Metal .50s and ammo - Robert Lockie on Jan 14, 11:17 AM
    3. 50 cal rounds - James Duncan on Jan 14, 12:26 PM
    4. Thanks for the help and advice - Roberto Gonzalez on Jan 15, 4:01 AM
     
  36. New to the Aztec 470 View Thread - Kevin J. McNichols on Jan 13, 8:34 PM
    1. tips and tricks - karl schurg on Jan 13, 10:47 PM
    2. Couple of Tips... - A.J. Madison on Jan 22, 1:02 PM
     
  37. Mig Pigments View Thread - Josh on Jan 13, 4:08 AM
    1. posting guidelines - missing-lynx team on Jan 13, 5:36 AM
      1. thanks - Josh Gray on Jan 13, 4:58 PM
    2. MIG pigments - karl schurg on Jan 13, 10:52 PM
     
  38. Woodland's water View Thread - David Simon on Jan 12, 5:59 PM
    1. EZ water - Matt Leese on Jan 13, 7:47 AM
    2. You can tint E-Z water to....... - Brian Fendley on Jan 14, 12:55 AM
    3. An alternative - Randall Whiddon on Jan 27, 3:33 PM
     
  39. Fading US Olive Drab by airbrush - help! View Thread - Jan Abrahamsson on Jan 12, 3:52 PM
    1. You might try... - Chris Cahill on Jan 12, 10:06 PM
      1. Thanks Chris, - Jan Abrahamsson on Jan 14, 10:43 AM
     
  40. How do I "strip off" Acrylic paint? View Thread - John French on Jan 12, 2:54 PM
    1. oven cleaner - David Simon on Jan 12, 5:52 PM
      1. Re: oven cleaner - Jakko Westerbeke on Jan 13, 5:42 AM
    2. windex window cleaner will eat it up pretty good n/t - chad perkins on Jan 12, 11:45 PM
    3. Floquil paint stripper... - Chris Cahill on Jan 14, 11:03 PM
     
  41. Molding and casting techniques and materials View Thread - arlette stas on Jan 12, 5:55 AM
    1. RE:Molding and casting - Eran Kaufman on Jan 12, 11:26 AM
    2. MA Mori site - Andrew Albrecht on Jan 12, 1:05 PM
      1. great site full of usefull tips - arlette stas on Jan 13, 3:35 AM
     
  42. removing resin from latex mould? View Thread - Timo Nyyssönen on Jan 12, 1:36 AM
    1. try - jason mcdougall on Jan 23, 9:46 AM
     
  43. Hair-Coat? View Thread - Matt Clemente on Jan 11, 10:42 AM
    1. Out of scale - Alex Moreno on Jan 11, 2:52 PM
      1. On that note, - Martin Wilson on Jan 12, 12:13 PM
    2. here are some shots - Von Bargen Martin on Jan 11, 6:37 PM
      1. one more... - Von Bargen Martin on Jan 11, 6:41 PM
        1. worked for me... - Von Bargen Martin on Jan 11, 7:25 PM
          1. Nice one Martin - Martin Wilson on Jan 12, 11:47 AM
        2. It's rubbish. - Cornelius Jones on Jan 13, 6:03 PM
          1. You mean hirsuitism NOT hypertrichosis.........n/t - Martin Wilson on Jan 13, 7:13 PM
          2. Perfect!!! - Roddy McSprue on Jan 14, 11:03 PM
            1. Nice one!!! LOL...BUT I wonder................... - Martin Wilson on Jan 15, 8:27 PM
     
  44. what can i do to solve this problem please! View Thread - andy inman on Jan 10, 4:17 PM
    1. Re: what can i do to solve this problem please! - Jakko Westerbeke on Jan 11, 6:24 AM
    2. Additional weight won't work - Chris Salak on Jan 12, 10:34 AM
     
  45. Weathering US interiors??? View Thread - jan abrahamsson on Jan 10, 12:51 PM
    1. Don't do it! - Robert Skipper on Jan 10, 7:55 PM
      1. Robert, thats - jan abrahamsson on Jan 11, 4:24 AM
        1. Mud for sure - Graeme Davidson on Jan 11, 4:31 PM
          1. Thanks Graeme, - jan abrahamsson on Jan 12, 2:28 AM
            1. CFB Gagetown, near Dunn's corner - Graeme Davidson on Jan 13, 4:50 PM
    2. Here's a photo - Michael Humphries on Jan 13, 1:37 AM
     
  46. kneadatite epoxy putty ???? View Thread - gilad on Jan 10, 11:36 AM
    1. Michigan Toy Soldier Co. - Andrew Albrecht on Jan 10, 5:38 PM
    2. -- Please use your full name when posting. -- - Missing-Lynx.com team on Jan 12, 6:55 AM
      1. I saw severasl packs of these at a local hobby shop... - Won-Tai Kim on Feb 11, 9:42 AM
     
  47. how-to oil painting View Thread - Ruslan on Jan 9, 2:41 PM
    1. Big difference... - Steve Eslinger on Jan 9, 4:22 PM
    2. Oil paints - James Duncan on Jan 9, 4:46 PM
      1. Re: Oil paints - Ruslan on Jan 9, 6:07 PM
        1. drying times - Steve Eslinger on Jan 10, 11:04 AM
        2. I dont like tamiya - James Duncan on Jan 15, 10:06 AM
     
  48. Cutting micro tubes -- Help View Thread - peter abe on Jan 8, 5:38 PM
    1. cutting tube - Roger Inwood on Jan 8, 10:40 PM
    2. Or you could... - Marko Mäkinen on Jan 9, 7:47 AM
    3. Re: Cutting micro tubes -- Help - Peter Abe on Jan 11, 10:21 PM
     
  49. Question on white spirits/mineral spirits View Thread - peter abe on Jan 8, 5:34 PM
    1. Mineral Turpentine? - James Richardson on Jan 8, 6:33 PM
    2. Well... - Andrew Albrecht on Jan 9, 12:05 PM
      1. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Ruslan on Jan 9, 2:32 PM
    3. Thanks... - peter abe on Jan 11, 10:19 PM
    4. Pure Turpentine - Igor on Sep 7, 10:15 AM
     
  50. question for iwata hp-c airbrush users View Thread - bill kiernan on Jan 8, 3:48 PM
    1. Re: question for iwata hp-c airbrush users - Fred Ng on Jan 8, 7:44 PM
    2. I have the same brush - James Duncan on Jan 9, 1:26 PM
    3. iwata - steve on Mar 21, 3:12 PM
     
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